Renee nodded slightly and greeted her.
Jacquelin was sharp at observing people's expressions and could tell Renee had something on her mind. Following Renee's gaze, she noticed her looking in the direction of Jade and Lena.
Renee did not have many interactions with Jade, so the only possible reason for her attention was the person dressed in black.
Jacquelin chuckled softly. "Ms. Thompson, it's been a while since you've been to the company. Did you notice some significant changes when you came today?"
Renee hesitated, pretending not to understand.
Jacquelin persistently continued, raising her chin slightly. "Are you looking at her?"
Renee did not say anything, but Jacquelin noticed her fists clenching even tighter.
"Oh, Ms. Thompson, there's nothing special about Granny Harding! How about I treat you to coffee instead? Come on. Let's go upstairs now. There are a few new items..."
"What did you just say?" Renee was puzzled. "You called her..."
"Oh, Granny Harding? That's what we all call her! She always dresses in black and looks so stodgy, really annoying!"
Renee's tense expression eased a bit.
A barely perceptible smile tugged at the corner of Jacquelin's mouth. It seemed like what she had said had hit a nerve with Renee.
She wondered what the connection was between Renee and Lena.
While Jacquelin was pondering, Renee's soft voice sounded. "It's not nice to judge people based on appearances. She might have her own merits."
"Oh, really?" Jacquelin smiled awkwardly and kept her thoughts to herself.
She hooked arms with Renee and behaved even more enthusiastically than before. "Ms. Thompson, this coffee is on me! I really need to learn from you. When it comes to seeing others' strengths, I'm truly not as good as you!"
Renee smiled back at her.
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