Chapter 0079

MAE

"And who might this be?" Her voice is smooth, laced with curiosity that doesn't quite reach her eyes. It's clear she's sizing me up, trying to figure out how I fit into the picture.

"This is Mae, my new personal assistant," Sin explains, his tone casual yet firm, as if establishing boundaries.

Evelyn's smile doesn't waver, but there's a flash of something else in her eyes, surprise? Annoyance? It's hard to tell.

"Personal assistant?" she echoes, her gaze lingering on me for a moment longer than necessary. "You employed her?" She asks Sin with a surprised look.

"Yes," Sin responds, maintaining his composure, his voice carrying a note of finality that seems to subtly mark the boundaries of this conversation. "She comes highly recommended. Her expertise and efficiency are exactly what Hayes Tech needs right now."

Evelyn's eyes narrow slightly, but her smile remains intact, so intact that it feels fake, "Well, then, Mae," she says, turning her full attention towards me, "Welcome to H