Nathaniel would likely be struck by Mavis' beauty, not Diana's.
Diana's expression soured as she shot a fierce look at the woman.
"People have different tastes. Mr. Nicholls might just prefer someone like me. Who are you to say otherwise? Besides, he used the regular elevator when he came to our department yesterday. Why couldn't I have met him there? You didn't see it yourself, so why accuse me of lying?"
"Alright. I just found it odd. I didn't mean to suggest you were lying. Don't be mad."
Diana was still irked, practically shredding her pot roast with her fork.
The other women also fell silent.
It was undeniable that Mavis was beautiful.
With her striking blonde hair, blue eyes, and a figure to match, she turned heads wherever she went.
Men were mesmerized, and women were envious.
Even if they criticized her education, none of them could deny her looks.
…
Diana was intensely jealous.
She had been with the company for several years, yet she was still just a junior employee.
Despite the Nicholls Group's bi-annual raise policy, she wanted to climb higher, to become a team leader or even a department head.
Hard work alone would not get her there, and she thought it was incredibly unfair when she saw Mavis relying solely on her looks and getting an easy ride through her three-month internship thanks to her connections!
After this incident, Diana's resentment toward Mavis intensified.
If Mavis could rely on Tommy, a mere assistant, Diana was determined to aim higher and win over Nathaniel, outshining all the other women in the company.
Lunch ended quietly, and Mavis washed her tray.
At the sink, she unexpectedly ran into Tommy, who had also just finished his lunch.
It seemed like Tommy did not understand what she had just said.
"No, it was nothing serious, just a little prank among colleagues."
"Alright. If you encounter any problems, please let me know."
Mavis nodded, placed her washed tray back, and left the cafeteria.
While they talked, someone outside quietly snapped a photo with their phone.
In the break room, several colleagues whispered among themselves.
"Look at that. She says they aren't involved, yet they're standing so close, having a private conversation during lunch."
"Maybe Mavis is Tommy's girlfriend. They probably don't want to make it public because they work together. It's not a big deal. Let's leave it."
"You don't get it. They can't admit it because their relationship is clearly improper. She's probably his sugar baby."
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