I gathered all the departmental documents and presented them to her. "Sort all these documents today unless you want a 'C' for your performance review."
Everly's face turned beet red, and she forced a smile, saying, "Yes, Ms. Gomez."
Afterward, I reported to Ryan. Initially, he was pretty gentlemanly, but then he began to show hints of flirtation.
Prepared, I approached him like a siren, my long fingers tracing his chest, my words laced with innuendo. "It's not impossible between us, but that would mean betraying your beloved. So much for your love, huh?"
Ryan's expression changed, and he quickly pushed me away.
I smirked inwardly. In the book, Ryan was Sienna's devoted admirer, a typical male side character in such melodramas, always remaining chaste for the heroine, which is why I dared to be so bold around him.
Pride wounded, Ryan retorted, "I have no intention of having sex with you. You're not even worth a finger of Sienna's."
"That's more like it," I replied with a smile, my lips barely moving. "Talking about feelings is such a waste of money."
Subsequently, Ryan began to take me out frequently for meals near the office, not hiding from others, and rumors spread that I was his lover.