It was no wonder. Everyone in the company knew Connor and I were a couple.
But with Katie's arrival, they were no longer sure.
Connor was extremely fond of Katie.
The car that he had reluctantly let me ride in was now Katie's dedicated ride.
The man who was always focused on work and maintained a clear hierarchy in the office would now share a lunch box with Katie, take her out for meals during work hours, and watch movies she wanted to see.
Compared to me, Katie seemed more like his girlfriend.
Everyone was waiting for the moment I would explode, but some restraint was ingrained in my bones.
I could never make a scene in public. In the past, countless private arguments with Connor were always silenced by his words. "Don't act like a shrew."
Even after Connor and Katie entered the CEO's office, the anticipated drama did not occur.
The silence was broken by whispers.
As I walked back to my office with the documents, I overheard a male colleague gossiping about us.
He said, "I have told you. Ms. Levy is too strong-willed. What man likes that? Katie is delicate and lovable."
His colleague noticed me and nudged him. Both of them bowed their heads.
I kept walking and returned to my office.