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"She told me to handle it myself," Penelope said, her face clouded with more worry."It's clear that she's making things difficult for you."Joey Parker, the editor-in-chief of First Media magazine, was quite well-known in Johnsonville. With years of experience and a good network, finding someone to interview should be simple for her."She said a journalist shouldn't fear challenges. There are so famous people in Johnsonville. If I try hard enough, I'll find a suitable interviewee. I've visited dozens of companies in the past few days, but I couldn't find a single business elite willing to be interviewed.""When I suggested quitting because I couldn't do the job well, the editor said she had checked my background and knew about my poor relationship with my parents. If I quit, she would notify my parents of my current address. Even if I left Johnsonville, she said she could find me.""Did you offend her somehow?" I asked. Uncle Paul and Aunt Karen were Penelope's nightmare. Joey us

I swallowed the words I was about to say, made Luke a cup of coffee, and brought it to his office. Then I returned to my desk to start work.A week passed in a busy routine. With Zac and Bryan's help, I became increasingly skilled in my role as an executive assistant.At noon, Wendy had business at the Greenfield Building and invited me to join her for lunch. We chose a nearby restaurant.As I made my way to the restaurant, I had a feeling that someone was following me.The Greenfield Building was located in the bustling business center of Johnsonville. Who would be stalking me in broad daylight?I stopped and looked back. The street was crowded, but no one seemed suspicious. Just as I was about to turn back, I noticed someone behind a banyan tree in the green belt.When they saw me looking again, they quickly pulled back and hid their half-exposed body.Such sneaky behavior couldn't be innocent!I quickened my pace, trying to shake them off.Seeing this, they swiftly emerged

"Luke has done interviews before?" Wendy had previously informed me that Luke never agreed to interviews."That was years ago when Luke first became a partner at JL Capital. He was in high demand, and many magazines were competing for an interview. Luke declined all of them. At the time, Joey was a reporter at Horizon Magazine. She managed to secure an interview with Luke and took the interview draft to the magazine's director, hoping to secure the editor-in-chief position.""The director of Horizon Magazine had a close relationship with the editor-in-chief, whom they had personally mentored. The director rejected Joey's request. She then took the interview draft and moved to First Media Magazine. However, for some reason, the interview was never published.""Was it because the interview contained sensitive information?"During my time as Luke's assistant, numerous prestigious magazines sent him interview requests. I would inform him, and he would instruct me to decline them all wi

"Calm down, Wendy."Wendy, usually composed and refined from her years in the corporate world, seemed to have been pushed to her limit by Stephen, causing her to react this way. I didn't know the details of their disagreement, but I was firmly on Wendy's side.If it weren't for the potential backlash from such a public outburst, I might not have intervened to prevent her from expressing her anger."I'm sorry, I made a mistake," Wendy apologized.It was impressive how quickly Wendy's demeanor switched. She swiftly buttoned up Stephen's shirt and straightened his clothes. "To make up for my mistake, I'll cover your bill," she offered.With that, she pulled me back to our table, leaving Stephen looking utterly bewildered.As I glanced back at Stephen and then at Wendy, I couldn't help but wonder what Stephen had said to upset her so much."Jen, I know I'm good-looking, but staring won't fill you up. Here, try this fish, it's really good," Wendy said, acting as if nothing had happen

"I wonder if Joey has other qualities that Luke appreciates, aside from looks," I pondered aloud. Luke wasn't the type of person to only value someone's appearance."If being mean is considered a quality, then she surpasses most people!" Wendy didn't hold back her disdain for Joey. She mused, "Luke is exceptional in every way and is the dream guy for many young women. Even if Joey is picky, why would she reject someone as desirable as Luke?""Perhaps it's because of his aloof personality. Girls like to be showered with attention, and Joey might have felt that he didn't love her enough to make the first move."I recounted the scene in Luke's office with Joey and Stephen to Wendy."Are you certain he was working seriously and not just suppressing his joy?" Wendy was skeptical. "Logically, he should have been thrilled to see her. Luke isn't the type to express his feelings openly, but if he mentioned his unrequited love, it means he's deeply in love. His reaction should have been more