S2| 49. The Dessert

“Is this the story that touched your heart?” Julian whispered to the girl beside him after Katniss went to the toilet.

Without turning around, Mia nodded.

"Then you must have been lying," Julian muttered before taking a deep breath and straightening his back. "The story of Katniss Johnson's struggles in life doesn't touch my heart at all."

“But, isn't she great? She manages to be successful even though her family's mediocre,” the girl objected, finally glancing at the man with a languid look.

"Then what's the difference with you? Haven't you been successful too? You manage to become a secretary of the largest company in the country, Mia,” Julian reminded.

However, instead of lifting her chin, the girl hid her face deeper. “But, I always feel that I didn't get it from my hard work. I'm just lucky that Mr. Herbert's willing to send me to school and give me the trust."