Chapter 282

I woke up late this morning and forgot to put on the band-aids. A painful mistake!

I had a pair of flat shoes in my car for driving. I tried to put my foot back in the shoe and stand up, but the pain forced me to sit back down.

The pain was unbearable!

With my foot in this condition, every step in high heels would be torture.

I checked the time, grimacing. It was 8:30 PM, and many people in the building were still working. Walking out barefoot would reflect poorly on JL Capital's image.

Just as I was wondering what to do, there was a knock on the executive office door.

I quickly composed myself and sat up straight. "Come in."

Luke opened the office door. "Ready to go home?"

"Yes, Mr. Walker."

Out of habit, I stood up to greet my boss, but the pain in my foot made me cry out. I quickly grabbed the desk to steady myself.

"Are you hurt?" Luke crossed the room in two quick strides, suddenly at my side.

"No, I'm fine." I sat back down, trying to hide my foot under the desk.

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