Chapter 3

Everyone suddenly understood.

A young male colleague scratched his head and said softly, "N-No way. Ms. Lawson may be still quite charming, but she looks much older than Mr. Graham, doesn't she? Mr. Graham already has Kylie. Would he really go for someone like this?"

The moment he said that, Amelia sneered.

"That's exactly why you can't underestimate women who know they're unwanted. You're a man yourself. Tell me, what kind of woman wouldn't you want to try?"

She gave me the side-eye.

"A woman with that much experience knows all kinds of tricks. How many men can resist that?

"She can pretend to be gentle and considerate. She can also act mature and understanding. Since she's older and shameless, she'll do anything to get what she wants."

Kylie's eyes turned red, and she sniffled.

"Christopher has always been a real gentleman. He's never even asked about my legs."

She paused before glancing at me.

"If someone hadn't encouraged him, he wouldn't have sent a message like that, would he?"

Another female colleague immediately chimed in.

"Exactly. Mr. Graham is always polite when he talks. He never chats with female employees unnecessarily. How could he suddenly send something like that? She must have made the first move."

Amelia pointed at my feet.

"And look at her. If her leg was really injured, how could she possibly wear high heels today?

"She was obviously trying to seduce Mr. Graham. She's shameless!"

Suddenly, everyone's gazes landed on my legs, and whispers spread through the crowd.

"She's already this old and still trying to be a mistress. Isn't that disgusting?"

"What mistress? She's more like an old hag. She couldn't attract older men, so she targeted a young guy like Mr. Graham who doesn't have much experience in relationships!"

I lowered my gaze and looked at my feet. I had been in such a hurry leaving home that I grabbed a pair of heels without thinking. I never expected them to be used as evidence against me.

Kylie bit her lip.

"Everyone, please don't say things like that. M-Maybe I really misunderstood."

"Misunderstood?"

Amelia raised her pitch by an octave.

"Kylie, you're just too kind! She's already stepping all over you, and you're still defending her?"

"Exactly, Kylie. Don't be afraid. We'll stand up for you!"

The people around her started backing her up.

Kylie's tears started welling up. It made her look extremely pitiful.

"B-But I really don't want to make things worse. Christopher won't be happy if he finds out."

Amelia sneered.

"Why would Mr. Graham be unhappy?

"If he found out you were bullied like this and did nothing, he'd be truly unhappy!"

"Exactly! Kylie, don't worry. There are so many of us here!"

"Yeah, the person who should be worried is her!"

The discussions around us grew louder. More and more people gathered.

Some people even pulled out their phones and started recording.

Kylie looked gentle and fragile, but the occasional flash of satisfaction in her eyes revealed her true thoughts.

Thinking about the way she spoke to me last night and how different she was acting now, I realized she was completely two-faced.

But people always judge based on first impressions. At this point, no matter what I said, they probably wouldn't believe me.

I snorted.

"Since all of you are convinced I seduced Christopher, why don't we call him right now and ask him what kind of relationship we actually have?"

I had just retrieved my phone when Amelia snatched it away and hurled it onto the ground.

"Trying to call him and complain? Don't even think about it!

"You're a shameless old woman who ruined someone else's relationship. You're old enough to be his mother. Do you really think Mr. Graham would take your side?"