Chapter 268

"I came with Joey," Stephen replied.

"Does Ms. Parker have an appointment?" I asked, knowing I couldn't stop them, but protocols still have to be followed. I smiled as I spoke.

"I've already informed Mr. Walker," Joey said.

"Alright. This way, please."

I led them to the elevator.

"Is she Lu's new assistant?" Joey glanced at me with a raised eyebrow. Stephen remained silent.

She calls him "Lu" so familiarly. Their relationship is definitely not ordinary!

"Lu never had women around before. Did she really become his assistant using underhanded tactics, like people say online?" Joey didn't bother to lower her voice, and I heard everything clearly.

She was blatantly disrespecting me. My impression of her dropped even further.

Luke had said the company stood behind every employee. Joey gossiping about me right in front of me was unacceptable. I turned to her, forcing a smile. "Ms. Parker, what exactly do you mean by 'underhanded tactics'?"

"I wasn't talking to you," she replied dis