Jocelyn forced a smile, saying, “If you think there’s not enough work, I don’t mind finding some more for you.”

Brian quickly waved his hand. “Forget it. We’re not that close, so let’s just keep our distance.” He looked genuinely frightened and took a few steps back. Jocelyn found his reaction amusing, and a smile crept onto her lips.

Seeing Jocelyn smile, Brian’s gaze softened considerably. “Work needs to be done every day. Don’t think you can slack off just because of these few days.” He said this while firmly pulling her out of the office.

Jocelyn, unusually cooperative, went home with him.

However, after more than half a month,...