Chapter 9

I didn't expect Lily Xavier to push things to this extent, I was a bit surprised, but also a bit reflective:

"So you all knew."

Both Adam Grant and Lily Xavier were well aware that I cared about the kind of relationship that was strictly professional.

But who ever cared about my feelings? Who ever thought about avoiding suspicion?

I am increasingly grateful that I broke free early from this undervalued relationship.

Lily's voice carried a hint of pleading:

"Grace Weller, I don't have any romantic feelings for Adam Grant, but he is, after all, an important person to me."

"Tell me, what will it take for you to make up with Adam Grant?"

I looked at Lily Xavier, acting all high and mighty, and suddenly felt like toying with her.

"How about you resign from Adam Grant's company and stop hanging around him every day."

As I expected, Lily refused, visibly furious:

"This company is also my career; I've put my hard work into it, quitting for your ridiculous reason is impossible."