Chapter 42

"Here, look at this. What do you think about this venue?" Ray presented a catalogue of potential engagement reception locations to Azalea, hoping to garner her approval.

Azalea sat in silence at her desk, fingers intertwined, resting her chin on top as she stared blankly at the door ahead. "Boss?! Are you listening?" Ray prompted her, finally deciding to break the silence. Azalea turned her eyes toward him, not moving her head, and spoke in a straightforward voice, "Clair is not ready for this."

Ray observed her in silence for a moment before questioning, "You rallied to her?" Azalea nodded in response. "Well, she will say it that way. She is trying to avoid the responsibility. Don't listen to her; she just likes to scheme around," Ray asserted, expressing his frustration with Clair's behavior. However, Azalea's thoughts seemed conflicted whenever Clair entered the picture.

"But she is in love with someone," Azalea revealed, addressing Ray's suspicions. Ray gave he