She smoothly entered the elevator and arrived on the 24th floor, where Damienâs office was.
âCandace is lucky to get so close to the president.â
âItâs not just luck. Candace must have been pretty capable. Otherwise, how could she be transferred to the presidentâs office to serve him?â ·
âThatâs trueâ¦â
As the elevator doors opened, Cherise overheard several women, who appeared to be secretaries, sipping water and gossiping softly by the corridor.
Cherise furrowed her brows slightly. As far as she knew, Lenoir Group only had one president, Damien.
âYouâre all here.â A sweet voice sounded as Cherise turned to the gossiping women. She instinctively glanced at the lady who had spoken.
She wore a fitted suit, perfectly tailored to accentuate her figure and make her look alluring.
âCandace!â
âCandace, why do you have time to come out? We thought youâd be cozying up with Mr. Lenoir inside all night!â
âYeah, I saw Mr. Lenoir nearly sweep you into his arms just now!â
The other women chattered excitedly when the lady named Candace approached them.
Cherise held the thermal lunchbox and pursed her lips. Those women hadnât noticed Cheriseâs presence and were still gossiping away.
âDonât say such nonsense.â Candace looked down, feigning shyness. âMr. Lenoir is married and has two children. People will misunderstand if you talk like thisâ¦â
The other women burst into laughter upon hearing Candaceâs words, âWho doesnât know that? His wife is the doctor getting criticized online these days.â
âBesides, she never comes to the company. What are you afraid of? Mr. Lenoirâs work hours belong to you; hers is after work. There wonât be any conflict!â
âExactly. With your outstanding abilities, you can be his perfect helpmate!â
âYou can help him the way a conservative doctor canât! Thatâs your advantage!â
âUm.â Candace smiled shyly as she listened to those women. âYouâre right.â
âBut⦠I was so nervous⦠Mr. Lenoir was so close to me just now⦠I could feel his breath on my earâ¦
My heart almost leaped out of my chest!â
As she said this, the women around her began to exclaim, âOh my, Iâm so envious of you!â
âOnce youâre successful in the future, donât forget about usâ¦â
âThatâs rightâ¦â
The other women echoed one after another.
âOf course.â Candace stood straight and raised her chin. âOnce Mr. Lenoir and I are in a relationship, Iâll get you all presents!â
âNice!â
âThatâs more like itâ¦â
Hearing those women, Cherise narrowed her eyes and made up her mind. She strode to them, saying, âPlease remember to send me a gift too.â
The women were surprised to be interrupted by an unfamiliar voice. They immediately turned to Cherise.
Not knowing who Cherise was, one of them even pouted, saying, âWho are you? Donât you feel ashamed demanding gifts like this?â
âIs it shameless of me to ask for gifts, or are your behaviors more shameless? You praised a woman desiring to have an affair with a married man and demanded gifts from her. Arenât you ashamed?â
Then, she yawned before continuing, âI have every right to ask for a gift from Candace here. If she steals my husband, she should give me a gift. Isnât that a reasonable request?â
The group of women instantly fell silent upon hearing Cheriseâs words.