Growing Popularity
Previously:
Would she let this opportunity slip through her fingers, leaving her with regrets? Only time would reveal the path she will choose, and the office held its breath in anticipation of the unspoken.
'Even if I confessed,' she thought as she absently stared at her laptop screen, 'what do I have to offer him? Loan sharks and a gambling addicted father? Compared to Kemina Ling, a prominent figure here in Cedoria, I'm nothing special.'
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When the day came to a close, Bai stood up, grabbing his suit jacket. He then turned to look at Lai, who was packing her work stuff. She could feel his amber-eyed gaze on her. She looked up and raised her eyebrow in confusion.
"Is something wrong?" she asked him, switching off her laptop.
He shook his head, "No. Tonight, we're going out for dinner in Hangxiang."
He saw her face brighten at the statement.