?<strong>Chapter 394:</strong>
“Sticking around after hours? Hoping for overtime? Just so you know, there’s no extra pay,” she remarked yfully.
The intern quickly retorted,
“Oh no, I’m on my way out now!”
With her coffee in hand, the intern exited.
Joelle shut the door and paused in the doorway, her arms folded as her gaze settled on Adrian.
“Adrian, do you really think it’s appropriate to spend so much time alone with her?”
Adrian gestured towards the surveince camera tucked away in the corner.
“Go ahead and check it. I didn’t say a thing to her.”
Despite knowing Adrian was telling the truth, Joelle couldn’t shake the nauseous feeling creeping up inside her.
She clicked her seatbelt into ce in his car, her usualposure now tinged with a frosty edge.
“You know, even with a camera around, it’s best to steer clear of any suspicion.”
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Adrian’s hand paused, hovering over the steering wheel, then shifted to sp hers.
“I understand.”
Joelle’s frustration bubbled over.
“What exactly do you understand?”
Adrian met her gaze.
“That she was making advances towards me.”
Joelle let out a derisiveugh.
“Oh, is that so? Since when are you so observant?”
“Joelle.” Adrian’s voice softened.
“She reports to you. I didn’t leave because I wanted you to witness it yourself. Isn’t it important to know the true nature of the people you manage?”
It dawned on Joelle what Adrian had intended.
He continued,
“Also, I looked for cameras when I entered the room. I kept quiet. She was the one talking.”
His reasoned exnation gradually eased Joelle’s annoyance.
People often believed women were difficult to figure out, but sometimes they just wanted reassurance.
At home, a pile of invitations covered the table.
Adrian was swamped with socialmitments, yet he steered clear of any that weren’t necessary. As Joelle sifted through the stack, she picked out a few gatherings that she thought Adrian needed to consider.
After all, keeping up with rtionships was crucial.
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