"Hahaha! Have you tried looking for other jobs after graduation?" Avery asked with amusement.
"No. I was still thinking if I wanted to keep studying, but recently decided against it," Juliet explained. "I don't intend on getting married. I probably never will, so I'm definitely not getting a child. I can accept working overtime and highly intensive schedules..."
The smile on Avery's face froze. "Juliet, why won't you consider getting married? If you work here, we would never deduct your salary or fire you simply because you are getting married or because you want a child. We have a lot of women working here. If you don't believe me, you can ask them in person."
Juliet shook her head. "I'm not getting married because the person I love is dead."
Avery was instantly rendered speechless. "I'm sorry!"
"It's fine. He wouldn't have married me even if he was alive anyway." Juliet’s lips curled into a bitter smile. "He likes someone else."
"..."
Avery felt a lump in her throat as she struggled to find her voice.
"Miss. Tate, you must think I'm silly, right? He doesn’t like me, but I still love him. I feel like a fool as well," Juliet mocked herself to ease the tension.
She felt as though she was dreaming and flushed in excitement. "I can start working anytime. I can even start right now."
Avery chuckled. "You don't stay in Avonsville, right? You will need to rent a place near the office if you are going to start working here. How about you start next Monday? I will inform the human resource to send you the offer letter."
"It's not hard to rent a place. I can settle that today."
"Start tomorrow, then."
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