I poured Wendy a glass of water, hoping to comfort her. "Steven is probably doing his best. It's not easy for the hotel's information to be leaked, so he must find another approach. It's a big task and there's a chance it might not succeed.""Jen, what are your thoughts?""I actually want to let things unfold naturally. If we find out, great; if not, that's okay," I replied, holding the glass and sitting on the couch, feeling a bit melancholic. "I'm fixated on finding the answer because I don't understand why Max became so uncontrollably angry when he mentioned that person from that night. Do you understand? It's like there's some deep-seated grudge, a seething hatred that I can't ignore."Wendy nodded. "Do you think Cindy might know who that person is?"I shook my head. "Even if Cindy does know, do you think she would tell me?""No," Wendy slumped into the sofa. "She hates you too much. She would only tell you if it would hurt you.""Let's forget about it and just go with the fl
Was there someone else at Luke's place, or had he returned from his trip early?At that moment, Marianne brought me some fruit and milk, so I decided to ask her. She glanced towards the house opposite, looked puzzled for a moment, and then explained, "It's probably Mr. Walker's assistant.""Assistant? Didn't they go on the trip together?""I'm not sure. His assistant, Calvin, often comes by to pick up or drop off documents," Marianne said thoughtfully. "Maybe Mr. Walker forgot something at home and sent Calvin to retrieve it. Look, the light is off again."I glanced over and saw that the light was indeed off, so I didn't think much more about it.In the following days, I was waiting for the court to notify me of the hearing date while also job hunting. I received a few interview invitations, but they all ended in disappointment.Whenever the interviewers asked why there was a two-year gap on my resume, I honestly answered that I had chosen to be a full-time housewife. They would
"How did you know I was rejected?" I asked."It's written all over your face," Luke replied. "It wasn't hard to figure out.""Right," I sighed, resting my chin on my hands. "Luke, I can't tell the truth, but being vague isn't working either. What should I do?"Luke said, "The livestream incident wasn't that long ago. The internet has a long memory. If you're looking for a job now, you have to be prepared for rejections because of it."Before I could ask why, Luke explained, "No employer wants a calculative employee. Given the livestream incident, it's hard for them not to think you orchestrated everything with Max. If something happens at work, how would they expect you to handle your colleagues and boss?"I was speechless. But why should it be this way?Seeing my frustration, Luke continued, "You shouldn't feel it's unfair or that people misunderstand your situation. The reality is, employers don't like employees who are overly scheming. It's the same everywhere.""Does that me
That night, as I lay in bed, thoughts of the failed interview and Luke's blunt honesty consumed my mind.I didn't need sympathy; I simply wanted fair and equal treatment. However, the reality is often harsh and doesn't align with such ideals.After discovering Max's betrayal, I responded in a normal manner. So, why was I accused of being "scheming" and "calculating"? I couldn't comprehend it, nor did I believe I was in the wrong.Feeling a hint of defiance, I told Wendy over the phone, "Even if the next interviewer asks me about this, I will still answer truthfully!"Wendy's view matched Luke's. She tried to console me by saying, "Jen, it's not that they want to label you like this. The interviewers have to consider how you might handle conflicts between your interests and the company's. Capitalists want their employees to be loyal and devoted solely to the company's interests, without any ulterior motives."In an attempt to soothe my wounded feelings, Wendy added, "Sweetie, think
Actually, it's not like that.Even though my parents spoiled me growing up, they always taught me to avoid causing trouble for others whenever possible. So, when I refuse help, it's not just because I want to be polite; I simply don't want to inconvenience anyone.Of course, with people like Wendy, who I'm close to, I might act a bit spoiled.Wendy asked me, "What will you do if you don't pass the interview? Will you take a break?""Do I look like someone who gives up easily? If I don't pass, I'll just keep searching!""You're a rich girl, you don't need to work. Once you sell that house, the money you have will be enough for you to live comfortably. Why put yourself through the grind?" Wendy sighed. "Capitalists are heartless vampires, they'll squeeze every last drop out of you!""Wendy, you're the daughter of Johnsonville's richest family, and you're working hard. Are you really advising me not to work?" I couldn't help but laugh. "Wendy, that's ridiculous.""That's different!
At that moment, I felt weird, as if Luke and I belonged to two different worlds."Do you think Mr. Walker is single? I overheard some people from JL Capital talking while getting coffee. They mentioned that even his dog is male. Is he just very disciplined, or does he not like women?""Come on, with his looks, even if he liked men, I'd still ship that couple!""Yeah, he's cool and handsome! Such a perfect image!""If JL Capital's work wasn't so different from mine, I would apply there just to be around him!" The girl with long hair stared at Luke's back, her eyes shining."Forget it. Handsome and wealthy guys like him are rare. We mere mortals can only admire them from afar," another girl sighed. "I wonder what kind of woman a god-like man like him would be interested in?""Who knows? Definitely not someone as ordinary as us!""True! Just getting to see him every day is a perk of working here!""Let's go, it's time to clock in!"I couldn't help but smile. It turns out that the
Upon seeing the excitement on the HR lady's face and the same enthusiasm in the passerby downstairs when they mentioned Luke, I suddenly felt the urge to send him a message: "Mr. Walker, please manage your overwhelming charm! Look at how many girls you've unknowingly enchanted! If they all start looking for boyfriends based on your standards, won't they be lonely forever? You're really causing trouble!"With a smile, I said, "Alright, I'll do my best to get to the final round and meet the legendary Mr. Walker, the most handsome man in the universe!"To my surprise, there wasn't much waiting involved in the interview process. I had barely taken a seat in the conference room when the interviewers walked in. Contrary to my expectations of a serious atmosphere, the interview was relaxed and conversational.I answered questions as they came without putting on a facade. They seemed more interested in my language skills. I introduced myself and answered questions in three languages. They d
"A cursed fate is still fate, isn't it?" Cindy's cold eyes bore into mine.I met her gaze calmly, searching her face for traces of my father—though I hated to admit it, her eyes did resemble his."Ms. Lansworth, maybe Max has been giving you a lot of false information these past few years," I said with a light, playful tone. "I may be good-natured, but that doesn't mean I don't have a temper!"Cindy sneered, "Jen, some things don't disappear just because you refuse to acknowledge them!""Are you asking me to admit that you're a bastard from my father's affair?" I retorted, trying to disgust her. "You're not bothered by the term 'illegitimate child,' and neither is the Lansworth family?"Cindy pressed her lips together in anger, glaring at me. "Are you threatening me?""You can interpret it that way," I replied coldly. "You better not mess with me. Got it?""Why are you so arrogant?" Cindy crossed her arms and looked at me disdainfully. "Do you think saying a few bad things about