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Five years into my secret relationship with my superior, Morgan Gulley, I finally achieved enough results at work to be promoted. Thanks to that, I was finally able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him. On the day of the celebration dinner, I was filled with joy. However, I then saw him giving all the credit that should have belonged to me to that one company intern—Sestina Roth. Everyone around us was toasting and celebrating. They teased Morgan and Sestina about being a match made in heaven and praised them for being an equally capable duo. Meanwhile, I felt like a bucket of ice water had been dumped over me. I remained rooted to the spot, overcome with despair. After realizing that he did not love me, I quietly made a phone call. "I'm willing to leave my current company for yours and fly to Amurus to develop my career there, Mr. Jarle," I said into the phone. … For a moment, Linden Jarle was stunned to hear what I said. He then immediately started making arrangements to finalize my employment with his company. "Are you serious about that, Quiana? I'll notify my people immediately and have them prepare a welcome party for you here in Amurus!" Then, his tone changed. "I just knew that Morgan Gulley fellow had no eye for talent. You're letting your talent go to waste by staying at his side! Once you come over to my company, we'll grow better and stronger together!" I hummed lightly in acknowledgement. Through the restaurant's transparent glass windows, I saw Morgan being goaded by the party attendees into exchanging a mutual toast with Sestina. There was no trace of reluctance on his face. On the contrary, he looked quite content with the situation, and his eyes were filled with sweetness and deep affection. Linden could also hear the ruckus on my end, so he asked me when I could fly to Amurus. It felt as if there was a huge gaping hole in my heart. Almost as if I was torturing myself, I watched them kiss each other while entwined in each other's arms.
