Chapter 23

Outside the office, Maria and Ann deliberately walked past Ethan Walker's office door. They thought that once Lena Hayes entered the office, she would receive a verbal lashing from Ethan and then be kicked out of the company.

However, they had passed by several times, and surprisingly, there was no hint of a commotion. The two caught each other's glance.

Just as they were pondering Lena's fate, the office door suddenly swung open from inside. Out came Ethan, impeccably dressed, and in his hand was... Lena's hand?

The smug anticipation in Maria and Ann's eyes as they awaited Lena's departure instantly froze. Their attention fixated on the two hands clasped together. They were completely lost for a response.

At this point, Lena's emotions were completely erratic. With her hand being held by Ethan, it felt as if she was being scalded by boiling water. She felt their intense stares and struggled slightly. Ethan turned to look at her.

"What's wrong?"

Lena frowned, saying nothing.

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