Chapter 8. Thanks, I’m Fine

Cristelle forked a piece of broccoli, but she forgot that she had put too much paprika. She choked on the spice and started to cough. Linford instantly pushed a cup of water before her.

It was his glass.

Everyone around the table went frozen.

What did their boss just do? Cristelle surpassed the next fit of cough. She smiled at Linford, “Thanks. But I’m fine.”

Cristelle didn’t want to drink from his cup. She had already been bothered by gossip. She didn’t want to make it worse.

Cristelle struggled to compose herself, “No need, I’m fine now.” Cristelle’s face was red from choking, and she pushed back the bowl of soup.

Linford remained expressionless as he continued with his lunch.

Juliette scoffed internally. She put a piece of pepper in her mouth as well. When she started to cough, Linford didn’t even bother to look up. It was so unfair. They were working in the same department, yet Linford only recognized Cristelle!

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