Danielle recalled the bitter expression on Timothy’s face and his last sentence: “Is it just because I was born a Burt?”She turned to look toward the kitchen door, feeling even more remorseful.It made her think of the time Karl suggested she work at his company but on the sole condition that she c
Danielle gulped.Aaron asked, “Hi, may I know who you’re looking for?”“Sorry, I’m in the wrong place.”As Danielle said that, she turned around and headed toward the stairwell, leaving in a rush. Aaron was puzzled. ‘In the wrong place?’It was the 36th floor. Who could get it wrong?Besides, it ba
Her action made Leon a little disappointed. “Danielle, you hate me quite a bit, don’t you?”Danielle clasped her hands behind her back, her expression calm.“Mr. Leon, I understand what you meant last night, and that is why I hope we can keep a distance. After all, I have a boyfriend, and I have to
Mia threw her serving tray onto the table Danielle and Anabelle were sitting at, spilling soup onto both Danielle and Anabelle.Anabelle got up and exclaimed, “What are you doing, Mia?”Mia crossed her arms angrily. “Why? You’re allowed to talk about me behind my back, but I’m not allowed to retalia
Danielle snickered. “Just because you think your image isn’t stained doesn’t mean it isn’t. Do you think committing a crime and then burying your head in the sand works?”Anabelle frowned when she heard Danielle say that. “What do you mean by that?”“Anabelle, I’m not the only one who came here as a
When Cecilia was done with her call, Robert dashed in.Displeased, he looked at Cecilia and said, “I made you supervisor, yet instead of knowing your place, you keep taking sides. Why are you always targeting Mia when she is doing her job?”“Mr. Parker, the fact that Mia hasn’t been doing her job is
Robert caught the documents, and as he looked at them, he became furious.He could not believe that Mia had done so many little things behind his back, leaving him unprepared.“Mr. Burt, the nature of this matter is indeed abominable. Mia’s actions are a serious infraction of the company’s rules. Do
Karl nodded without hesitation. “I would.”“No one else believes me, so why would you?”“Because I know you. You wouldn’t stoop that low.”Danielle looked at him, feeling a little touched.Karl smiled. “Do you think I’m very understanding?”Danielle looked away. “That’s not what I said.”“You’re so