Mnie still looked annoyed when <b>Tina </b>and the other staff returned. She had her hand on her forehead and was frowning.


    Tina did not see Eugene anywhere. She asked, “Where’s Mr. Scott? Did he leave already?”


    Eugene’s words were still ringing in Mnie’s ears, making her ponder.


    She did not know where she could find someone who could rece her.


    Mnie was a little absent–minded when interviewing the other candidates. She looked at the resumes and did not find anyone who matched her requirements.


    After the interview ended, Tina and the staff said the interns only knew how to beautify their resumes and had no actual ability.


    Mnie sat for a while before taking her stuff to her office.


    She had something in mind and looked troubled. When she bumped into Cecilia at the office, Cecilia was afraid of offending her.


    She took a few steps back and looked at Mnie’s expression. She then called out in hesitation, “Mnie.”


    Mnie stopped and asked, “Yes?”


    She was in a bad mood, so she was direct with her words. “Speak.”


    Cecilia stuttered, “I–I have nothing to say. I just hope you won’t overthink, Mnie.”


    Mnie looked at her.


    “It’s about the rumors in thepany. The people in the secretary’s office know things are not like in the rumor. So… So…”


    Cecilia regretted being such a big mouth. She should not have told Mnie about this.


    However, she had already mentioned it, and Mnie was watching. She couldn’t take back her. words.


    She could only brace herself and continue, “The employees are spreading <b>rumors </b>about you resigning because Vi snatched your position. They’re saying you’re forced to leave.”


    Cecilia’s voice softened as she spoke, yet Mnie seemed calm.


    When Mnie returned to her office, Yana was reading through the documents. When she heard the footsteps, she looked at Mnie with aplicated expression.


    Mnie lowered her head and asked calmly, “What are they saying about me?”


    “What?”


    “Are they saying I’m being forced to leave because Vi is recing me or I’m getting kicked out of thepany by Eugene?” Mnie repeated Cecilia’s words indifferently.


    Yana’s forehead creased. “Mnie, they’re just spreading rumors.”


    “I know they’re just spreading rumors.” Mnie looked as if she did not care. She arranged her things and took her handbag. “It’s time to get off work. Go back home early.”


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    Then, without waiting for Yana to answer<b>, </b>she walked away.


    Yana had not snapped out of what Mnie had just said as she looked at Mnie walking away in a daze.


    Mnie’s body figure was tall and fit. However, Yana felt Mnie had gotten skinnier than before. Her back looked fragile and vulnerable. She thought she could even see the bones on her shoulder if she looked closer.


    Mnie walked out of thepany building and bumped into many familiar faces. However, she was not in the mood to greet them.


    She stood at thepany’s entrance and did not know where to head.


    She did not want to go back home or visit her grandfather.


    Tiredness had enveloped her.


    The haggard feeling rose deep down within her, gripping her like a thorn vine.


    She was so fearless and frank before Yana just now, yet only she knew how much courage she had used to suppress the anger burning wildly in her.


    Mnie’s tensed shoulders loosened. She had been clenching her fists when she got to the lobby. The fingernails had dug into her palms, leaving visible marks on them. It hurt slightly. Huffing, she took out her phone to dial Stephen’s number.


    It was answered quickly, and Mnie asked, “Are you free tonight? Do you want to have dinner together?”


    Stephen was startled by the invitation and looked at Xander as he nodded. “Sure. I happen to be with Xander.”


    After arranging the time for dinner, Stephen hung up the call. Xander looked at him. “Ist Mnieing over?”