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Luke said, "Mr. York hasn't slept all night. He needs a cup of coffee.""Got it."I went to the pantry, made coffee for the two of them, and brought it back to the office.Inside, Luke was reading through documents while Stephen sat silently on the sofa.They clearly had something to discuss. I was about to leave when Luke stopped me, gesturing toward the sofa, indicating for me to sit down. "You're directly involved in this situation. There's no need to hide anything from you."As Luke's employee, I followed his instructions and sat down on the sofa.Luke and Stephen were friends, but Joey was someone Stephen felt indebted to. He was clearly stuck in a difficult position between the two of them.Stephen hesitated before finally speaking up, "Mr. Walker, I know Joey has gone too far with this, but she's still recovering from her car accident and needs rest.""How is her need for rest my problem?" Luke asked, not even looking up from his papers as he signed his name with ease. "

"He reached his current position at the firm solely based on merit, but his strong moral compass can be seen as a weakness.""Honey, you're mistaken! Someone with excessive moral integrity could never become a highly successful lawyer. Who knows how many times he's ignored his conscience to get where he is today. When I have some free time, I'll dig into his past and give you a report.""Wendy, it seems like you're really interested in Mr. York's affairs.""There's nothing more satisfying than revealing the truth about someone who's been put on a pedestal!" Wendy's twisted sense of satisfaction was something no one else could truly understand."Just be cautious, Wendy. Don't end up getting hurt."When it came to matters unrelated to Joey, Stephen acted swiftly and decisively. He was like a predator, striking with speed and precision. I worried that Joey might cause more trouble."Don't worry, honey. I know how to survive," Wendy said, making it clear that she wouldn't abandon her

The comments section under his post turned into a breeding ground for rumors, with people adding all sorts of fabricated details. In the version of events that online users had cooked up, I was painted as a divorced woman scheming to tie myself to Luke, a manipulative figure trying to ruin his relationship with Joey. In their fantasies, Joey’s response was framed as the heroic comeback of a female lead in a drama, with the public eagerly awaiting her grand exit from the police station, ready for her to take down the “scumbag man and the homewrecker” next.The absurdity of these theories gave me a headache. I didn’t even have the energy to defend myself.In their eyes, having been through a failed marriage and having sent Max to prison made me nothing but a calculating villain. They seemed to forget that in that marriage, I was the victim.Luke and Joey had never been in a relationship. Other than that one night at the Waldorf, Luke and I had maintained a professional relationship—no

Wendy's voice rang out, sharp and clear. "Of course, I want you to apologize to her!""Why should I apologize? Those were just things I saw online!""Because those words just came out of your mouth! You'd better apologize while I'm still asking nicely, or this will be far from over.""And if I don't apologize? What will you do about it?""I'll call the police, and then I'll call a lawyer! Someone like you, always on their phone, must have left some nasty comments online. It won't be hard to gather evidence. Once you're in a lawsuit, who knows if your company will still want to keep you around?""Is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of something so small?""Anything that involves my sweetheart is a big deal!" Wendy's words, crisp and biting, carried a chill that couldn't be ignored.The crowd that had been watching and gossiping began to quiet down, sensing the intensity in the air.I had been about to step out of the car and ask Wendy not to get so worked up over

"If you really want to join the executive office, I'll find a way to help.""Sweetheart, I was just playing the part of someone obsessed with Luke's looks, and you agreed so quicklyWendy shot me a skeptical glance mixed with disbelief. "Sweetheart, I was just pretending to be infatuated with Luke's appearance, and you immediately agreed. If Luke were to hear that, it would break his heart!""Wendy, Luke and I have nothing more than a professional relationship as boss and employee."Wendy always attempted to matchmake Luke and me, and her playful teasing only served to fuel the feelings I harbored for him. I feared that these budding emotions would take root and grow stronger over time. To prevent that, I constantly reminded myself and others that Luke and I were merely colleagues."Well, for now," she replied.I sighed.Wendy remained convinced that something could develop between Luke and me, despite my explanations falling on deaf ears. Just as I was about to change the subje