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    The arrangement would also allow Monica to see Elena whenever she pleased.


    Monica turned to Elena. “Is that eptable to you?”


    Elena nodded. “That works for me.”


    Monica hadn’t forgotten Paige’s situation, however.


    “Paige, you’ve made a serious error. You’ll forfeit one month’s bonus as a consequence.”


    Paige’s heart sank, but she remained silent, knowing better than to protest further.


    Monica wrapped her arm around Elena and guided her toward her spacious office, leaving Elyse standing awkwardly alone.


    Once they disappeared, the others finally broke their silence.


    “What’s going on? Elena isn’t the daughter of the Harper family, so why does Ms. Hayes seem so close to her?”


    “Ms. Hayes even calls her ‘darling.’ What’s her deal?”


    Elyse scowled, ring at their retreating figures.


    In the morning meetingter that day, Monica announced that Elena and Elyse would be in charge of the Spencer Group coboration.


    Ruby, the design department manager, voiced her concern. “Ms. Hayes, this project is extremely challenging. Assigning it to neers seems too risky.”


    Monica smiled confidently. “These aren’t ordinary neers. I trust thempletely.”


    Actually, the person she ced her full trust in was Elena.


    With Elena involved, no project was beyond her capabilities!


    Ruby frowned. “The ind’s duty-free project is a multi-billion dor investment by Spencer Group, with countless jewelrypaniespeting. Without Wesley’s approval, we’ll struggle against Helena. But Wesley is elusive—no one can locate him. Do we really have a chance?”


    Elyse rose to her feet. “I am well acquainted with Wesley. I can find his whereabouts. Monica, please leave the project details to me.”


    “Impressive, Elyse. You even know where Wesley is!”


    “If Elyse is acquainted with Wesley, perhaps we actually have a chance at securing this deal.”


    The others regarded Elyse with envious nces.


    Monica remained unfazed. “I’ll send you both the information. The rest is up to you.”


    Elena watched Elyse’s disy of superiority.


    Elyse was well acquainted with Wesley?


    Wasn’t she the one who was humiliated by Wesley at the banquet just days ago?


    Once the meeting concluded, Monica exited the office.


    Without hesitation, Ruby remarked, “Some people really don’t know their limits. They’re trying to snatch a project from Elyse, yet they don’t even recognize their own value. Elyse has connections everywhere—she even knows Wesley. A project like this is effortless for her.”


    The remaining design team members overheard Ruby’s statement.


    It was obvious that her words were aimed at Elena.


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