A Love Trap

"I knew it. She looked scary, didn't she?"

Fiona said, winking at Ashley Mu.

In an instant, Ashley remembered everything Raymond's mother did to her. Without a doubt in her mind, she agreed.

"Yes," she started, staring far into the distance. "That's why we need to focus on doing our work instead of being here and gossiping like this. No one knows when she'd be back."

The mere thought of Raymond's mother sent shivers down her spine.

"Alrighty then," Fiona replied, raising her hand as if she was surrendering. "I guess I'm going back to work now." Fear was written all over her face.

"Okay. Bye."

Ashley shortly replied, softly caressing Fiona's head.

After a few moments, Ashley logged in into the company forum. It was the venue of a very heated discussion yesterday but since the post that started it already got taken down, the place was already quiet.

While Ashley knew that everyone in the office was curious as to what happened and wanted to ask questions, she understood why they stayed quiet. They didn't want to risk losing their jobs.

While the events of yesterday replayed in Ashley's mind, she remembered Lena crying pathetically in Peggy's arms last night. 'Well, she's now back to being her old, arrogant self, ' she thought to herself.

"Ashley, step into my office. Right now." It was a voice that Ashley would never not hate. Apparently, Lena had already come back. It took Ashley a bit of time to raise her head, and when she finally did, she saw Lena looking down at her condescendingly.

After their eyes met, Ashley saw Lena smirk and enter her office, without a word.

As annoyed as she was, Ashley had no other choice but to follow her inside.

Slowly, she opened the office door and upon entering, she saw Lena slouching on her office chair, with pride and arrogance painted on her face.

"Miss Mu, is there anything that you want me to do?" Ashley started, her eyes boring into Lena. The game Lena was trying to play was unknown to Ashley, but she wasn't up for it. With a smile, she remained silent and put on her best poker face.

This sparring session between the two ladies had already caught the whole office's attention.

Everyone got distracted from their work. Curious eyes were meeting other curious eyes, all of them wondering if the sudden meeting was all about Mr. Luo.

Then, the whispers started. ""Who do you think is the third person in the relationship? Ashley or Miss Mu?"

"Who do you think it is? Isn't it clear enough?" "It seems like it's Miss Mu!" said by someone who lowered the voice on purpose.

"Well, she is very capable, isn't she? She is not only the daughter of Mr. Mu, but also adored by Mrs. Luo."

"Oh, she definitely will be the victor and get the guy!"

to stop, or we might get into trouble if Miss Mu

nodded in

people were afraid of Lena, what she had done had fueled their discontent.

Lena didn't know anything about it.

…

Lena's office.

still formed into a smile. She and Lena remained

annoying smile, ' Lena commented inwardly, trying hard not to show

However, she couldn't understand how Ashley could still be this happy. It was as if she wasn't convinced of her triumph until she was faced with the grim

won't we catch up a bit?"

suggested, smiling.

his point, I think I do need to remind

kept her smile on.

of Lena. 'God knows what she

having dinner with Mr. Chen from the Chen Group. Come join us tonight." Lena suggested. To Ashley, it didn't feel like an invitation. It felt like a

Lena is up to?!' she thought, trying to figure out her sister's real

join you. I am planning to quit my job. Perhaps you can find

was surprised. If that decision had been made earlier, she would be elated.

with your current position in the Luo Group? Or is it because of

Lena asked.

she tried her hardest not to. 'You're really a good actress, aren't you?'

a bit more, just

feel her facade falling apart after hearing

think of the Luo Group, a

remarked, her eyebrows raised. "Quitting

anything she had ever felt before. "You really made your little character

talking about!" Lena shouted, standing up from her chair and slamming her hands

what, sis," Ashley started, her tone pure mockery of her sister. "Don't sweat it. If that was everything you were gonna say to me,

towards the door. However, before she could even touch its

"Stop! Ashley!"

been so calm had

was like she could never get hurt no matter how

Lena started, her voice low and her tone sinister. "Isn't it surprising how well Mrs. Luo treats me?

her

in a sweet voice. She turned around to face

Lena in the eyes. She wasn't affected.

sister's indifference, Lena changed the subject. "Ashley, I will approve your resignation on one condition - you will join us in tonight's dinner with Mr. Chen. I am your boss, and you have no choice but to follow my orders," she finished. Lena looked at Ashley. She was taking pride in making her sister's life

eyebrows, her face contorting to a cartoon-like expression of confusion. "Wait - so are you saying that I can quit my

replied, throwing her hands