finitely reddening hand, I quickly removed the car freshener as soon as my stomach started a

ptus oil bottle here?

ally inhaling the scent of eucalyptus oil. I desperately tried to keep my stom

Miss... ar

at me with concern. Before I could answer his question, my phone rang loud

, ma

the familiar voic

a'am. I'm o

a strong scent lingering. I might not even make it to the office. And what about using a ride-hail

Shit

ss, I chose to book a ride-hailing service. I ignored the fac

death. There's no such thing as a friendly road in Washington DC, right? Honking everywhere, not to mention o

elf with it when I got home. Let it be. I didn't want to ris

e nausea in my growing stomach. But I started ignoring it when I remembered that I had a busy schedule this morning. Second, my car was still filled with the lingering scent of a car freshener,

time was my appearance. Usually, I always looked neat and tidy. But this time, there was no guarantee,

s a

a familiar voice echoed

being approached by him, but his approach was a bit too direct, and I, myself, wasn't very respon

kfast for Krystal. Some other staff members from the finance department were also there, whom I recognized

ever, I often set boundaries. That's why I ended up with the label of "playing ha

ur

wasn't the type to give up easily in

need a ride. Thanks

o longer neatly arranged, or maybe because I was foolish not to wear a jacket to cover my shirt and avoid the pollution

ing to organize what I needed to do. And when the elevator stopped at Kelvin's and the other staff members' f

matter. So I just ignored him, whether he remained silent or suddenly beca

st important thing was that I had already signed in, and my boss knew I had arrived. But as I was about to start by turnin

s time was that th

*

tarts acting up, especially when things don't go her way. Like now. In her office, my boss is dis

lways focuses on one point every time she asks, even if the type of question is different. Bas

ly, regardless of the division it comes from. I've done it before, and every time I ask for data,

" she

my notes and pen. I didn't want to miss these two things. It was crucial to jot down all of Krystal's words, which sounded

take

ile walking. Krystal wouldn'

. You double-check everything, and I'll forward which ones you need to verify. I'll us

odd

of it," she joked. But I knew the type of jokes Krystal made was actually biting sarcasm. There's no

an's once-friendly face was no longer amiable. Then he roughly pulled out a bundle

Mr. S

knew her mind was at war. I followed Mr. Sarman with my p

ny

ed and prepared to

you earlier. You need to get the actual data. If necessary, conduct

d hard. "O

He answers a simple question like that," Krystal grumbled before collapsing int

n though I was confident in my answer. "No, ma'am. But I hav

azy Man,

d like Krystal didn't like that agenda, but

an's secretary to have l

ned would make me work overtime for days. Not to mention keeping up with her activities outside the office. Checking financial reports

oft sigh. This was torture. I looked at the clock on the computer, and it was already lunchtime. I decided to have

er she pleased if I didn't inform her first. But when having lunch with Dona, we rarely ate in the cafete

try it. I also got a discount. Just join m

pting Kelvin's lunch invitation. Speaking of Kelvin, I used to respond to

t means I'll see Dewa

said enthusiastically. I felt like changing my face or coveri

te Anya here more often. I'll tr

had been avoiding Dewa for a long time too. The guy who was

ach. Got a boyfriend?" he asked

yet. She's the one playing hard t

d while pinching her waist.

welcom

ntinuing her senseless rambling. But before I could t

wait for you. Don'

me with his words. Just as I was about to nod in agreement, I saw Cedric walking in the distance. He was heading towards the office lobby, but I was sure he b

ewangga i

overtime today. Wh

I ever refuse to wait f

ght t

my messa

ned. "

ou forget ab

"Let's head back t

Manager whom Dona said was devastatingly handsome, was his smile. His r

. Seriously, Anya, I would pre

Making her scream in pain, but I didn't care! Cr