Mollie's chuckle resonated lightly as she spoke. "So, I've heard your boyfriend comes from a wealthy family? Well, if he isn't rich, you might as well break up with him! The Thompsons are newcomers to this city, but our big boss, Mr. Thompson, has strong connections with the four major families of Centrolis! Especially the Hamertons...
"If you can win over one of the Hamerton heirs, you'll live a life of luxury forever!"
Gia couldn't help but recall Zuko's intimidating face and his seemingly dangerous fists. She took a deep breath, forcing a smile, and replied, "I have a great relationship with my boyfriend, really..."
Mollie scoffed, glancing at her. She didn't think Gia—a naive girl from a small town who had never seen the world—could handle it.
"Alright, get back to work! We'll discuss work-related matters and interpersonal relationships in the future."
"Okay," Gia winced. "Thank you in advance, Aunt Mollie!"
She quickly left, her heart pounding with annoyance and speechlessness toward Mollie's snobbishness. She didn't want to be dragged down by this idiotic aunt of hers! Offending Lina would only bring endless trouble!
But how could she mend her relationship with Lina right now...
Gia pursed her lips, pacing back and forth in the fire escape corridor.
Through the glass door, she spotted Lina and Renee walking toward the data room, deeply engaged in a discussion and holding architectural drafts in their hands.
Gia quietly followed them, hiding to the side, unnoticed by the two.
They searched the data room, seemingly unable to find what they were looking for. When they turned around, they ran into someone they didn't want to see.
Mollie's cough echoed throughout the entire floor.
"What are you two doing here instead of being at your workstations during work hours!?"
Renee rolled his eyes, chuckling to herself. "Ms. Chapman has extraordinary surveillance skills... Cuz, do you think she was a surveillance camera in her previous life?"
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