Chapter 135. A Small, Secret Celebration

“Dinner’s on me today,” Harry announced in the office pantry as dismissal time approached. There, Alice, John, Lisa, and Sarah from the Marketing Department were still gathered there, discussing the results of the tender they had just won. “As a token of appreciation for the team’s hard work.”

Jessica, the head of the marketing department, who had just joined, shook her head with a smile. “Sorry, Mr. Waston. I have an appointment with a friend tonight.”

“Friend or ‘friend’?” Lisa teased in an ignorant tone. Sarah and John immediately exchanged meaningful glances.

A faint blush appeared on Jessica’s cheeks. “Just an old friend,” she argued, but the smile she couldn’t hide made her colleagues tease even harder.

“Come on Jess, tell us a little story. Who is he?” Sarah poked Jessica’s arm.

“There’s nothing to tell,” Jessica chuckled, organizing her bags. “You guys enjoy dinner. Thank you for the offer, Mr. Waston.”

Harry nodded politely, keeping his e