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Bhana couch cathy explain herself. She couldn’t say it was because she’d got railed last night. “Sorry, Ms. Smith. I wasn’t reoing well, so I got up late”
Jenter Smith waved a hand. Forget it. For Ms. Hannah Burke’s sake, I won’t dock your perfect attendance bonus this
mooch.
“What?” Awave of complaints nppied through the department. Everyone knew Jennifer was the last person to show mercy, and now she was making an excepcon for Eliana. It felt completely unfair.
But since Hannah was Elana’s sister, no one dared say much. All they could do was grumble internally. This, however, was the last thing Elana wanted
Jester and Hannah had always been rivals. On the surface. Jennifer was doing Eliana a favor, but in reality, she was setting her up. If Ehana accepted this so–called kindness, her coworkers would hold it against her.
Shana then said, “Ms Smith, you should go ahead and dock it. My sister and I are two different people.”
The moment she finished speaking a voice called out from nearby, “Well said”
Beryone turned to look–it was Nolan, stopping by the department for an inspection. The staff instantly greeted him in unson, Good morning Mr. Hall”
Jemmters aretade in a complete 180. She swayed her hips as she walked over. “Mr. Hall, I was just about to bring you some documents
We milk about that later,” Nolan said, completely ignoring the charming Jennifer next to him and looking straight at
moving for her to come over.
Ebene hesitated, then followed him our
Someone uttered. So Mr. Hail was here for Eliana after all.”
whispered. Uh–oh. Someone’s not gonna be happy.”
Nouring the way people were glancing her way, Jennifer couldn’t help feeling embarrassed. The look she gave Eliana had mutab med concier
In the break room, after personally fixing Eliana a cup of coffee. Nolan remarked, “Ellie, Hannah cried on the way home yesterday.”
Elena inok a small sip and asked, “So
Seeing buw inherent she looked, Nolan gave a helpless smile. ‘Go home after work today and talk to her, will you? You two are fourly. Whatever sunderstanding there is, just talk to her and clear it up.”
Based up and shed him. Nolan had sharp features and the polished manners of a gentleman–it was hard to feel wrything negative toward hurr
But her relating with Hannah wasn’t nearly as simple as he thought, and it definitely wasn’t something a heart–to–heart
Elkana then repailed, “Mr. Hall, if you’re here to talk business, I’m all ears. But if this is personal, I’ll have to excuse myself”
Nilages upset as being shut down. Instead, he backed off with a chuckle. “Alright. I won’t push. Don’t get mad
When thara got back to her desk, she realized she’d accidentally brought the coffee Nolan made for her, which instantly
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drew curious stares from the rest of the office.
After all, this was a private coffee moment with Nolan–even Jennifer, the department manager, didn’t get that kind of
treatment.
And it didn’t stop there. Not long after, Nolan’s assistant showed up holding a box of cold medicine and walked straight over to Eliana. “Eliana, Mr. Hall asked me to bring this medicine to you. He said to take care of yourself.”
All the girls in the department let out a collective squeal. “Oh my goodness, when can I get a boyfriend like Mr. Hall?”
Eliana also froze for a moment. She’d only lied about not feeling well to get out of trouble with Jennifer. She didn’t think Nolan would actually take it to heart.
Thinking about it now, she had to admit–Nolan really was a thoughtful, considerate gentleman. She just hoped Hannah wouldn’t treat him the same way she toyed with other men.
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