âMs. Smith?â Jack was puzzled to see Nancy come out of the office. Didnât she just say she had something to discuss with Jacob? Why had she come out so soon?
Nancyâs eyes were slightly red, but to avoid showing her distress, she tightly squeezed her fingertips.
âDonât tell him I was here.â
âOf course, Ms. Smith.â Though Jack didnât know what had happened, he respectfully obliged.
Nancy didnât linger any longer and quickly walked into the elevator. When the elevator stopped on the fifth floor, a group of gossiping employees entered the elevator.
âHave you heard? Mr. Murray has a girlfriend now!â
âReally? Mr. Murray has a girlfriend? Isnât he usually nonchalant toward women?â
âYeah. Are you sure this isnât just some false rumor?â
âDefinitely not! I heard it from the front desk. That young lady from the Lyold family is Mr. Murrayâs girlfriend. She even came to find him today.â
âRight! I also heard that she would be attending todayâs banquet with Mr. Murray.
As Nancy silently listened in on their conversation, the pain in her heart deepened. No wonder he had been so distant lately. He had a girlfriend and didnât want her to misunderstand.
Fortunately, she hadnât expressed her feelings to him yet. Otherwise, she would have made a fool of herself.
Suppressing her bittersweet emotions, Nancy pulled out her phone and blocked Jacob on WhatsApp.
Although she had liked him, she wasnât the type to cling desperately.
âNancy, what are you doing here?â
As soon as Nancy stepped out of the elevator, she bumped into Stanley. Seeing his surprised expression, she gave him a slight nod and turned to leave.
But Stanley immediately reached out to stop her, a bright smile on his face. âIâm here with my dad today to discuss some business. Little did I know I would run into you. We must be fated to meet!â
Ever since Jacobâs warning to him the last time, Stanley had refrained from pursuing her. However, he seemed to have forgotten about Jacobâs warning after running into her today.
âNancy, I happen to need a date for tonightâs banquet. Would you do me a favor and be my date for tonight?â
Nancy tried to suppress her emotions and put on a nonchalant facade. âSure, I can do that.â
Surprised by her agreement, joy erupted in Stanleyâs heart. âGreat, Nancy! Then, itâs settled. Iâll come pick you up tonight!â
Meanwhile, in Jacobâs office, Tina bit her lip and put on a pitiful look that would make anyoneâs heart soften.
âJacob, I didnât intend to. I just lost my balance for a moment. It wasnât intentional, promise.â
Unfortunately, Jacob was unmoved. His expression remained icy and his tone was impatient.
âGet out. Donât enter my office without permission again, or donât blame me for being ruthless to your family.â
Hearing Jacobâs merciless words, Tinaâs expression darkened. Yet, she still mustered the courage to speak gently. âBut Jacob, your mom asked me to be your date today.â
âGet out.â Jacobâs patience was wearing thin, and he shot her a cold glare. âDonât make me say it again.â
Intimidated by Jacobâs demeanor, Tina didnât dare to linger any longer. She covered her mouth and fled, tears streaming down her face.
Jack had long since grown accustomed to watching women like Tina run out of the office in tears.
After all, aside from Yvette, Jacob had always been cold and distant toward other women.