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111|Former Subordinate

Penulis: Ximena West
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-17 23:27:36

We exchanged glances. I looked at the uniform the woman wore. She looked thinner than the last time we met. I studied her face. Her eyes looked tired, even though she tried to hide it with thick mascara and eyeshadow.

I held her hand. “Why are you here?” I asked after the woman left.

Vicky smiled slightly. “I work here.”

“As a sales clerk?” I asked. Seeing her nod slowly, I continued, “Why didn’t you apply to be an assistant or secretary?”

She widened her smile. “I have to work until eight. If my boss finds out I’m chatting with my former superior during work hours, she’ll scold me.”

“Don’t worry. I’m here to buy a bag.” I let go of her hand. “Please show me the latest collection of work bags.”

“Alright. Please come this way,” she said half-jokingly.

We walked toward a shelf labeled “New Arrivals.” I liked some bag designs but had no idea if Lydia would like them. I checked the quality of the material, the pockets, and the inner stitches before peeking for the price.

I checked all the
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