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Chapter 79

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Scarlett had no idea what Wayne meant by that.

She quickly said, "I'm not familiar with this place, so I took some time finding the break room. You must be very thirsty! I'll bring the coffee to your office right away."

The woman's expression paused slightly.

In truth, it was she who had held Scarlett back with conversation, causing the delay.

Wayne disliked staff gossiping and whispering during work hours.

Had she just broken a rule?

Wayne gave her a cold glance before turning and walking away.

The woman's heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, almost leaped out of her chest. She thought she was going to get a formal warning.

Luckily, she wasn't.

She dared not gossip anymore and immediately returned to her workstation.

...

In the office.

Scarlett placed the coffee on the desk.

Wayne stood behind her, looking at her back. "You don't want others to know your identity?"

Scarlett turned around.

Had he heard what she said?

"I just didn't want to cause you any trouble," Scarlett said
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