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    Ste gave a polite nod as Céline left the office with confident strides. Once she was out of sight, Reba finally looked up and let out a faint snort. “Don’t go thinking you’re special just because my aunt’s taken a liking to you.”


    Ste raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Alright, you win. Now, would you mind taking me to the project team?”


    She hade here to focus on work, not waste time going back and forth with Reba.


    Reba was about to snap back but stopped herself. If she refused, Céline would no doubt hold it against herter. “Fine, let’s go. Don’t go saying I was being petty by not taking you.”


    While Ste carefully read through the project team’s proposal, a few employees nearby were engrossed in their own conversation.


    “Ruth, your bracelet is gorgeous! That’s from Yusip Twasto, right? Must’ve cost a fortune!” someone gushed.


    Ruthughed softly, toying with the bracelet on her wrist. “Yeah, it was pricey. I saved up and got it as a treat for my 30th birthday.”


    “I’ve got a pair of earrings from them too,” another colleague chimed in. “Their designs are amazing, but it’s tough to get the real deal. There are so many knockoffs out there. I had someone abroad buy mine—I didn’t want to risk ending up with a fake.”


    Reba had been listening quietly, her eyes flicking to Ruth’s bracelet. With a smug smile, she added, “I actually know the brand’s founder and designer. If there’s a piece you want, just tell me, and I can help you get it.”


    Ruth’s eyes lit up. Everyone knew Reba hadnded her position thanks to her connection with Céline, which had rubbed some people the wrong way—until now. They’d initially dismissed her, but now that she could secure them luxury goods, their opinion began to shift.


    “Reba, that’s incredible! You actually know the Yusip Twasto designer? Isn’t she this supersecretive figure who’s always abroad and never shows her face?” someone asked.


    Reba lifted her chin slightly, proud as ever. “Of course I know her. I lived abroad for a few years and got to know a lot of people.”


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    Ruth and the others beamed at her. “Wow, that’s so generous of you. Thanks, Reba!”


    Ste overheard their conversation and froze. “Yusip Twasto?” she thought, momentarily puzzled. Before she could ask, Reba turned to her with a sweet smile. “Ms. Gilbert, if you’re interested, I can help you pick out a few pieces. Though I’m guessing this is your first time hearing about Yusip Twasto—it’s a niche luxury line abroad, not many people know it.”


    As if that weren’t enough, Reba added in an innocent tone, “We were just chatting, that’s all. It’s totally fine if you’re not familiar with the brand or if you find it a bit pricey. No pressure at all.” Ste hadn’t managed a word, but Reba pressed on, allowing no pause for response.


    Ruth, standing nearby, sensed the tension immediately. Was Reba trying to humiliate Ste? It was impossible to tell whether she genuinely hadn’t realized or was being deliberately provocative. Either way, the air felt thick with awkwardness.


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