Wendy hung up the phone quickly after her fervent outburst. She always took my matters to heart, and I felt incredibly fortunate to have such a genuine and caring friend....On Monday, Patty was waiting at the base of the Greenfield Building. When she saw me, she called out, "Jen," and reached to link arms with me as if nothing had happened the previous day.I stepped aside to avoid her touch. "Do I need to call security?"The Greenfield Building had a robust security system. After the incident with Mandy's driver, security patrols had become even more frequent. I glanced toward a nearby security guard."Jen, I'm begging you!" Patty suddenly dropped to her knees in front of me. The hard steps offered no cushion, and the sound made me wince."What are you doing?" I asked.With tears in her eyes, Patty pleaded, "Jen, I'm truly at my wit's end. I'm just an orphan with no family, and now I've lost my job because of my association with you. I can't support myself anymore! Please, as
Ugh, it's so frustrating! It's incredibly easy to spread rumors, but debunking them feels like an uphill battle. I'm the victim here, but now I'm being portrayed as a flirtatious woman who seduced someone else's husband. Even if I were looking for a man, Francis would be the last person I'd choose.As I let the cold water cool my anger, I gradually calmed down. Rumors are as fierce as tigers; if I don't act quickly to provide evidence and stop the gossip, it will not only tarnish my reputation, but also bring shame to JL Capital.Since joining JL Capital, small issues have been popping up frequently. If this continues, it might cause problems with the other partners. I need to resolve this quickly.That day, Luke asked Zac to retrieve the surveillance footage that captured Francis's actions towards me. He has no proof to support his claim that I seduced him, but I have solid evidence of his harassment. Let's see how he can deny it then!I reached out to Zac. He was already at his d
Francis not only harassed me, but also spread false rumors that have damaged my reputation and caused me a great deal of distress. I want him to face the appropriate consequences and clear my name. The police have accepted the case and I have provided them with my contact information."We will contact you once we have any updates on the case. If you have any additional evidence, please submit it as well.""Thank you. I appreciate your assistance."Curious if Wendy had obtained any useful information from Penny, I sent her a text message informing her that I had reported the incident. She may have been busy, as she did not respond immediately. I put my phone away and began searching for a taxi."Ms. Middleton, are you here to inquire about Max's case?""No, I am here regarding a different matter."Encountering Stephen at the police station, I expressed my gratitude to him once again for his efforts in Max's case."I am just doing my job. If you wish to thank someone, thank Luke."
"Go ahead and call the police. Let's see if they even bother with something like this," Patty said defiantly. "And even if they do, what are they going to do? Lock me up? If you don't help me, I'll be here every day, becoming your worst nightmare!""Did Mandy put you up to this? What did she offer you that's worth ruining your career?" Patty's shameless behavior was a stark contrast to the shy, somewhat pitiful girl I once knew. Time changes people, sometimes beyond recognition."I'm doing this for my job. How could I be ruining my career? Don't try to scare me! I'm not a three-year-old who's going to be fooled by your words!"I tried to keep my patience. "Do you know why Origin Real Estate rejected me?"Patty replied irritably, "Because you're not good enough!""JL Capital only employs capable candidates. If I weren't capable, I wouldn't be Luke Walker's assistant. Don't believe what others say. I didn't get into JL Capital because of some unclear relationship with Luke.""You s
Patty's eyes welled up as she reminisced about her years of hardship."You had it all - parents with prestigious jobs, pampered like a princess, living carefree. How could you possibly understand my situation?" she said, her voice tinged with bitterness.I sighed, "Every blessing comes with its own price. I used to live a happy and smooth life. But after everything that's happened, I'm just as alone now. All I can do is accept my circumstances and keep moving forward."Noticing a flicker of shame in Patty's eyes after my rebuke, I softened my tone, trying to connect with her.Wiping away tears, Patty continued, "At least you still have your job! I'm so isolated at work, I can't bear to stay any longer.""Are you envious of the rumors that I slept my way into this position? Or jealous of the gossip about Francis and me?" I needed to paint my situation bleaker than hers to quell her resentment. "The cyberbullying and rumors are enough to push anyone to the edge. All I can do now is work
"It's so late. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to call him out now?"Luke is always very busy. After work, he takes Zac to business dinners. I handed Zac some hangover medicine I had prepared, not sure if Luke was home yet at this hour.I glanced at Wendy as I spoke."Hey, I know I'm beautiful, but you don't have to stare at me like you're smitten."Wendy is like a blooming flower, striking and captivating, especially under the mottled light of the night, which makes her even more enchanting. If she stood next to Luke Wen, they would look perfect together—a beautiful woman and a handsome man.I couldn't help but feel tempted to match them up."Wendy, you've been mentioning Luke a lot lately. Could it be that you..." I trailed off, giving her a teasing look."If I liked Luke, I'd curse myself to gain ten pounds."When Wendy was young, she loved to eat. When her parents were still together, they spoiled her, and the family chef would make whatever she wanted to eat in various ways.Th
I couldn't help but laugh at Wendy's story.As I reflected on the past, I looked at Wendy with renewed interest. "Even if you gained ten pounds at your height and weight, you'd just have a more curvy figure.""Twenty pounds! No, forty pounds! If I liked Luke, I'd gladly gain forty pounds," Wendy declared."Wow, Wendy, that's harsh!"Wendy couldn't stand the thought of gaining weight. She was extremely strict about her weight, and gaining forty pounds would be worse for her than being handed a knife to end it all.Her words were convincing, and I felt a twinge of regret. They would have made such a good-looking couple! But if Wendy didn't have those feelings for Luke, there was nothing I could do."I was afraid you would let your imagination run wild. If I gave an ambiguous answer, you might end up writing a whole dramatic novel about an elite romance tonight," Wendy explained."Why dramatic? Sweet romances are popular now! The heiress of the Smith family and the partner of JL Ca
KiwiKisser_: Francis Muller looks decent, but he doesn't do anything decent.SugarRushWarrior: Let me see what's happened. Last time Francis Muller cheated and got divorced, I criticized him and got banned for six months. How did the tide change so quickly now?MerryMelonade: This guy has done plenty of disgusting things. A few years ago, someone posted about how he used his position to harass female employees. The comments were full of people defending him, saying the poster was delusional. They argued that Francis had money and looks, so why would he stoop so low? They bullied the poster into deleting the post and disappearing from the internet. Now that Francis has been exposed, everyone owes that poster an apology.TinyTrainer: The investigation is still ongoing. The police haven't released any results yet, but you all are already sentencing him. You're worse than the police with your judgments.This sparked a fierce online debate, dividing people into two camps. Some revealed