Just as everyone was discussing heatedly, a message popped up.

"I want to know, too."

When Eric saw these four words, he suddenly had a bad feeling. He looked at the person's name. "Zane."

Then, he looked at the group's name at the top of the chat.

"Huxham Corporation."

It was over! It was all over!

Wasn't he supposed to send this to their gossip group? How did it end up in the company's internal group chat?

Eric shakily held his phone. He wouldn't get fired, would he?

"Is it that obvious?"

Eric heard Zane's voice and-terrified-turned around.

Zane's expression was as calm as usual. "Hmm?"

Eric nodded. "Yes."

He took a deep breath. "Anyone who's worked here long enough could tell."

Zane, seeming to reflect, said, "I always thought I was hiding it well."

Eric lowered his head.

"The people in the group are still waiting for your answer." Zane, gripping the office door handle, spoke in a cold voice that seemed to carry a hidden meaning, "Don't forget to reply." Once the office door closed, Eric felt like he'd dodged a bullet. He took a deep breath and, seeing that Zane wasn't upset, he finally answered in the group, "Annalise." After sending the message, he carefully thought back on Zane's behavior.

It didn't seem right. Zane usually only allowed work-related discussions in the office group. Anything else was strictly forbidden.

Logically speaking, he should have been angry at Eric for gossiping in the office group, especially since it was about him. But judging by Zane's behavior... Eric furrowed his brows, staring at the office door.

Not only was Zane not angry, but he also seemed pleased. Could it be that Zane actually wanted everyone to know about his feelings for Annalise?

As Eric realized this, he couldn't help but shake his head.

He never expected Zane to be this kind of person!

...

Jessica was upset, so Steven promised to give her a gift.

However, he didn't know what kind of things women liked, so he asked a personal shopper to help him select a gift and told him his requirements.

He sat outside the shop the whole time, waiting.

The items the shopper brought were mostly diamonds.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

The shopper even took the time to explain that most women liked shiny gemstones, which is why diamonds were almost always chosen for wedding rings. Few considered other materials. Steven didn't know why, but he suddenly thought of Annalise.

When Annalise was with him, he was just starting his business. All the money he had went into the company, and he didn't have enough to buy her a ring.

She never minded. She would just hold his arm, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him, and say, "Steven, I don't need anything. I just need you to love me." Annalise loved him back then. Her pure, clear eyes seemed more beautiful than any gemstone in the world. And he clearly shouldn't have let Annalise down.

But he foolishly believed Annalise's considerate words and thought he didn't need to give her anything. It wasn't until after the divorce that he realized Annalise never wore a ring from him. The shopper had returned several times, still unable to find a gift that satisfied Steven. He had to ask once again for Steven's requirements. Steven said, "The most expensive item in the store. Get me a ring as well."

"Okay."

This time, the items selected by the shopper were exactly what Steven was happy with. He paid for the items, sat in the car, and watched the gemstones sparkling in the natural light.