By the time the director of the logistics department arrived at work, the office turmoil had already subsided.


    Dulcie handed over her finished tasks from the previous night to the director and requested backups of the documents that had been damaged.


    The director sensed the tension among the staff but chose not toment.


    Instead, he offered Dulcie words of encouragement.


    Dulcie considered letting the incident slide, while Audrey and her friends fretted over the possibility of Dulcie reporting their actions.


    During lunchtime in thepany’s cafeteria, Dulcie sat alone at a table.


    Soon, four female colleagues, including Audrey, joined her at the table.


    Quickly, all the seats at Dulcie’s table were upied.


    Dulcie raised her eyes, taking in the group of women with a demeanor as frosty as it was dismissive.


    “What do you want? Trying to start a fight?”


    Audrey’s best friend, Amari Watson, immediatelyughed.


    “No way.


    How could we? This is the staff cafeteria.


    Too many senior executives and employees pass through here.


    We can’t let the wholepany know about the mess in our department, can we?”


    Unimpressed, Dulcie lowered her head and continued eating.


    “If you want to fight, I’m game.


    Otherwise, leave me alone.


    ”


    Her indifferent attitude irked the women.


    It was a slight they couldn’t ignore.


    However, they needed her cooperation, so they swallowed their pride.


    Trying to smooth things over, Audrey chimed in, her voice dripping with feigned regret.


    “Dulcie, what happened today was my fault.


    I just wanted to see you scared by the mouse.


    Who knew you’d be tougher than the guys in our department?”


    Dulcie’s patience was wearing thin.


    Her brows knitted together slightly, and she snapped, “Get to the point.


    ”


    “Well…” Audrey began.


    “What happened earlier was just a joke.


    We don’t need to bother the higher-ups with some petty stuff, right? And as for Kurt, your backer… how about we keep him out of it? I promise I won’t mess with you again.


    Can we get along well from now on?”


    Dulcie’s frown deepened, her hand pausing mid-air with a forkful of food.


    “Once again, there’s nothing between Kurt and me.


    Please stop spreading these rumors.


    I don’t want to hear anything damaging my and Kurt’s reputations.


    ”


    The women exchanged knowing nces, rolling their eyes inwardly.


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    Their rtionship was so obvious, yet Dulcie still pretended to be oblivious.


    Was it really that hard to admit she got her position by relying on a man?


    Again, the women held back, seeing they had to satisfy Dulcie for now.


    Audrey quickly agreed, her tone pacifying.


    “Alright, if you say there’s nothing, then there’s nothing.


    We won’t mention it again.


    As an intern, focus on your job, and we’ll stay out of each other’s way.


    Deal?”


    “I won’t report you.


    Don’t worry.


    ” Dulcie nodded curtly.


    Without another word, she stood with her tray in hand and left the table surrounded by Audrey’s group.


    She moved to a distant corner of the cafeteria to finish her meal peacefully.


    Soon after Dulcie left, Audrey sneered, her tone dripping with mockery.


    “Let’s just put up with her a bit longer.


    When her internship is about to end, we’ll find a way to get rid of her.


    ”


    Amari leaned in, whispering, “She’s really something.


    A huge mouse didn’t scare her.


    She even caught and knocked it out! She must be tough.


    We better be careful, just in case she retaliates.


    ”


    “No need.


    She’s not the only one with a backer in thispany.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    Audrey dismissed her concerns with a wave of her hand.