She hadn't felt upset at all about not having one. At this point, it would only be uncomfortable for both the organizers and the recipient.
"If it's not enough, put it on my tab."
"Yes, I understand."
Ellie nodded reluctantly at his insistence. She couldn't take her eyes off his arm intertwined with the woman's.
As Simon and the woman left, Ellie turned to see her junior looking at her with mockery.
"Where should we have the farewell party?"
"You don't need to worry about it. I'll look into it myself."
By tomorrow, another rumor would be added. That Ellie Yeo, who had climbed up through physical lobby, had now been abandoned.
***
As soon as they stepped out, Simon brusquely released the woman's arm.
"I'm warning you, don't touch me carelessly."
"Why, did you gild your body or something? If you hated it that much, you should have pushed me away earlier. Using people and then getting all worked up?"
