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“I’ll go shut it now!”
Mr. Miller immediately grasped Caleb Lockwood’s meaning and dashed off.
Serena Jennings didn’t dare to sleep too long; she set an rm and woke up before the lunch break ended.
When she opened her eyes, there was only Mr. Miller, who had returned to his desk to work. 1
Serena noticed a nket on her shoulder, which she didn’t know had been ced there.
A gray–ck thin wool nket, soft to the touch.
“Thank you!”
She handed the nket to Mr. Miller, proactively expressing her gratitude.
Although Mr. Miller took the nket, he didn’t understand why Serena was thanking him.
Today was Serena’s first day working at The Lockwood Group, and she had to work overtime that same night
until ten o’clock.
For the following week, she didn’t leave work on time even once.
Lana Xavier would call her every day to inquire about the situation, and upon hearing about the overtime
work, she would scold Caleb Lockwood for being a cold–hearted capitalist who was deliberately mistreating
her.
Serena knew Caleb was doing it on purpose.
He wanted to force her to be a housewife.
“Serena, have you finished writing that price list I gave you earlier?”
Someone called Christine Warren approached Serena’s desk.
She was from the General Department, and Serena knew she had a good rtionship with ire Shaw.
“Not yet.”
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Upon hearing Serena’s response, Christine immediatelyined in disappointment: “How is it not
finished yet? I gave it to you three days ago, and it’s needed by tomorrow.”
“I’ll get it done tonight,” Serena could only say.
In fact, writing the price list wasn’t her primary job; Christine handed it to her, but she didn’t ept it.
However, ire Shaw egged Caleb Lockwood on, and Caleb demanded that she take on the task.
“Christine, what’s going on?”
ire Shaw walked over at that moment.
She was dressed in a pink suit, with exquisite makeup and luxurious jewelry, truly a beautiful, wealthy
woman.
Everyone in thepany knew that ire Shaw was Caleb Lockwood’s high school ssmate, and they were
well aware that the LC jewelry brand was established by Caleb for ire Shaw.
Although the two never openly announced their rtionship, it was obvious to those with discerning eyes.
Many, including Christine, regarded ire Shaw as the mistress of The Lockwood Group.
“ire, it’s all Serena’s fault; she hasn’t finished the price list I gave her, and it’s needed by tomorrow. If I fail
to submit it…”
ire Shaw patted Christine’s shoulder tofort her: “Don’t worry, if anything happens, I’m still here!”
“You’re so kind, ire.” Christine was moved to tears.
“And you shouldn’t me Serena. It’s her first time doing this kind of work, so it’s normal for her to not have
the know–how. You’re a regr university graduate, while she doesn’t have your degree…”
After hearing ire Shaw’s words, Christine looked puzzled.
She could be said to have the lowest education level at The Lockwood Group. If Serena was even less
qualified than her…
The next day, the news that Serena only had a high school education spread throughout The Lockwood
Group.
Previously, when Serena went to the cafeteria for lunch, she asionally bumped into colleagues who would
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sit at the same table with her.
But ever since the entirepany learned she wasn’t a college graduate, even eating lunch became
something people avoided, as if she had a contagious disease.
Serena couldn’t exin to everyone she met, nor could she use a loudspeaker to announce that she hadn’t
Feeling unsatisfied with her meal, Serena returned to work early, and as soon as she got off the elevator, she
ran into Caleb Lockwood.
Caleb was still the same, dressed impably in a suit, with one hand in his pocket, exuding an unshakable
aura of authority.
“Stop gossiping about things that harm you. Learn to keep quiet in thepany.”
Caleb spoke to Serena as he entered the elevator. As soon as Serena opened her mouth, the elevator door
closed.
For a whole month, Serena worked overtime every day, yet no matter how many tasks were thrown at her,
she always managed toplete them on time, and the results were satisfactory.
This made Mr. Miller go from being impressed to admiring her immensely.
Actually, Mr. Miller was well aware that many tasks shouldn’t have been Serena’s responsibility, but with
Caleb’s approval, he couldn’t say much. He could only quietly ensure Serena received more recognition in her
monthly performance report.
Though Serena felt busy every day, she also felt fulfilled and neverined.
One day, she was summoned to the meeting room.
There were only two people in the meeting room-
Caleb Lockwood and ire Shaw.
Serena noticed that Caleb’s serious expression didn’t suggest a personal conversation, but if it were about
business, why was ire Shaw included?
Is it love?
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Serena’s chest tightened, and facing Caleb and ire alone made her uneasy.
“President Lockwood…”
She called out.
In thepany, he was professional with her, and she was likewise with him.
“Was it your doing?”
Caleb threw the document he was holding in front of Serena.
Serena was puzzled.
“Selling FY the information on LC’s new products, Serena, even if you’re dissatisfied with me, there has to be
a limit. Thepany isn’t a ce for frivolous games.”
Caleb’s tone wasn’t aggressive, but his voice was icily cold.
With icy fingers, Serena silently picked up the document and read it from beginning to end.
Being scolded by Caleb didn’t scare her.
But having ire Shaw enjoy her embarrassment made her uneasy.
“Our LC’s new quarterly release is identical to FY’s, with the sameunch time. If it wasn’t leaked by an
insider to FY, how else could FY have gotten hold of my new design?”
“Your new design?” Serena nced at ire, who showed no signs of guilt.
The design identical to LC and FY’s, was originally created by Serena.
She wasn’t sure when ire copied it, or how, but copying was copying.
“This is my design.”
Serena stated resolutely, seeing Caleb skeptically chuckle.
“Do you think I’ll believe you?”
“Believe what you want!”
Unexpectedly, Serena’s attitude was confrontational, causing Caleb’s expression to turn cold.
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“I thought… if you admitted your mistakes properly, I might not pursue your responsibility this time.”
“Why should I admit mistakes when I’ve done nothing wrong?”
ire was surprised that Serena remained strong–minded even facing Caleb, and quickly persuaded: “Let it go, Caleb. With Serena’s attitude… let’s leave it and consider ourselves unlucky.”
“Wait a second.” Serena stopped ire, who was about to leave, “You might not pursue, but I will!”
ire looked like a frightened good student facing a bad girl, with hunched shoulders, pale–faced.
“Calm down…”
“You copied my design and then turned around and used…”
“Serena…”
Suddenly, Caleb’s chilling voice interrupted Serena.
“You say ire copied you, where’s the proof?”
He wrapped an arm around ire’s trembling shoulders and, seeing Serena speechless, smiled faintly.
“You’re now an employee at Lockwood Group; even if the design truly is yours, selling it to apetitor
vites the contract, you’d still be held ountable.”
“But I’m working here as a secretary, and the contract only prohibits working part–time outside in simr roles. I haven’t breached the contract, or you could file awsuit and see if the Lockwood family’swyers can
win the case for you.”
After speaking, Serena left the meeting room without looking back.
Inside the meeting room.
ire was genuinely surprised by the confused and curious expression on Caleb’s handsome face.
She felt a tightness in her chest and immediately grabbed Caleb’s hand.
“Caleb, I didn’t copy Serena’s design; you must believe me!”
Caleb’s attention returned to ire.
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ire’s tearful appearance was truly pitiful.
He nodded, “Of course, I believe you.”
However, a weekter, The Lockwood Grouppletely recalled the LC jewelry that was identical to FY’s.
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