Unwilling to concede, Hertha moved closer.
She ran her fingers nervously through her hair, attempting to be s@xy.
âItâs alright if you canât join me for dinner tonight.
How about this weekend? We could catch a movie.
Your hands are slender and elegant, and you even make coffee with grace.
If you happen to play the piano, youâd have many admirers.
â
Hilliard glanced at his hands after she said this.
He couldnât play the piano.
But he was good at cutting people open with a scalpel during surgery.
If he said so, would these ladies consider him weird?
He pondered silently and said nothing.
He then added three teaspoons of sugar into the coffee and stirred it.
Hertha went on, âIâve heard youâre single.
There are many beautiful women at Turner Group.
Has anyone caught your eye? Even if Iâm not your type, perhaps I can play matchmaker.
â
Hilliard ceased stirring his coffee and replied curtly, âYes.
â
Hertha grew curious.
âReally? Who has caught your fancy? I could help you win her over.
â
All of a sudden, Jenniferâs serious face flashed before his eyes.
He said softly, âI like Jen.
.
â
Just then, knocks echoed on the glass door.
ALL eyes turned toward the door.
Jennifer, with a stern expression, stood there, surveying everyone in the tea room.
Everyone, except Hilliard, rose respectfully and gave a slight bow.
âMiss Turner.
â
Jennifer nodded and focused her gaze on Hertha.
âDuring working hours, instead of diligently contributing to the company, youâre here in the tea room, discussing other peopleâs personal lives.
I didnât hire you for that.
â
Herthaâs face paled with fear.
âIâm deeply sorry, maâam.
We wonât repeat it.
Weâll return to our work immediately.
â
Jennifer narrowed her eyes and said coldly, âThen do so promptly.
â
âYes, madam.
â
The girls in the tea room scattered and rushed back to their offices.
Shortly after, only Hilliard remained in front of the coffee machine.
Jennifer, with poise, looked at him and remarked, âI thought youâd lost your way since it was taking you ages to return.
It appears you were merely chatting with the girls in the tea room and lost track of time.
â