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"Yes, Aurora. Bye. Take care" Layla said, stepping out of the taxi which stopped in front of Nolan's office.

She disconnected the car before walking in. Nolan had specifically said that the people in the company should not know that they lived together or whatsoever.

So she had to come to work all by herself every morning. That was very stressful for her as she had to walk a few miles away from Nolan's place before she could find a taxi.

"Good morning Bertha.." She walked past Bertha waving to her.

"Hello, Layla…" Bertha waved back with a smile.

"Layla.." Bertha called softly before Layla could walk away.

"Yes.." Layla responded as she stopped in her tracks.

"Can I ask you a question?" Bertha asked in almost a whisper beckoning for Layla to come closer.

"Do you need anything?" Layla queried, stepping closer to Bertha.

"Well…" Bertha began as she chuckled sheepishly.

"How was your trip with the president?" She asked, tucking her hair behind her ear.

"What trip?" Layla creased her brows