"Hop in the car. I'll drop you off," Lucas said with a smirk as a song hummed in the background.Charlotte immediately put up a hard exterior recalling how he had ignored her all day. And now he wants to give her a ride home? Not a chance."No, thank you," she grumbled, walking away.But the car followed her slowly. "Come on, Charlotte. Don't be difficult," he insisted."No, I can take the bus. You don't have to bother," she resisted, wearing a stern look and avoiding his gaze as she walked away.But Lucas was not one to give up easily. "Charlotte come on, get in. It's getting late," he insisted, stopping the car and getting out to open the door for her, ushering her to get in.She hesitated for a moment, knowing that he wouldn't leave her alone unless she gave in. So she got in the car.As they drove, silence hung between them. Lucas sneaked glances at her, but Charlotte kept her eyes fixed outside the window, hoping to get home soon and be rid of him."I'm hungry. Let's grab dinner,

In the late afternoon, Charlotte found herself mopping the floor, but her thoughts constantly drifted to her encounter with Ms. Vanessa earlier. She couldn't help but feel agitated and question what Ms. Vanessa meant by ensuring she got kicked out. What was she plotting against her? These thoughts consumed her as she desperately sought answers.This woman, Ms. Vanessa, was much worse than Ms. Elora. Charlotte couldn't comprehend why they had a problem with her, as she wasn't trying to come between Lucas and anyone else; if he truly wanted them, he would be with them. She didn't understand why they felt the need to throw themselves at him, or why they were taking their disappointments out on her when they get rejected. But her confusion only grew as she remembered Lucas's attempts to kiss her earlier that day in the elevator, and even the night before. What did he want from her? Why couldn't he just leave her alone? He seemed to bring nothing but trouble into her life. Was this what S

Charlotte stormed into his office, her face seething with anger. However, Lucas seemed entirely unperturbed as he was engrossed in his documents, completely oblivious to her presence. She stood there, studying him intently and simultaneously scanning his office for any clues that would indicate whether he and Vanessa had something going in the office, but to no avail.Frustration only mounted as she clenched her fists and continued to stare at him, questioning if the kiss they shared had any significance to him. Was everything he said to her last night just a ploy to lead her on? Tears threatened to spill as she struggled to find the answers.Finally, Lucas looked up from his papers and noticed Charlotte, a faint smile playing on his lips. This only provoked her further, her confusion growing as she tried to decipher the meaning behind his smile. All she knew was that he was toying with her emotions."Charlotte... How was your night—" Lucas began, but before he could finish his sente

Charlotte observed Lucas let out a deep sigh, his expression shifting to one of disappointment. "Where did you leave it?" she asked, her concern evident."It must be at my place... I can't believe I forgot such an important thing. I'm sorry, Charlotte," he sobbed, making his way back to his seat."Let's go get it then," Charlotte suggested, trying to alleviate his disappointment and satisfy her curiosity about the gift that had him feeling this way."Are you sure? I said it's at my place," Lucas replied, surprised by her insistence."Yes, I know. You'll get the gift and we'll go," Charlotte insisted, standing up from her seat. She couldn't help but notice a small smirk forming on Lucas' face.Charlotte wasn't entirely sure why she made that suggestion, or why she wanted to retrieve the gift from his place when she knew being in the same space would be suffocating for her. But she convinced herself they were just going to get the gift and nothing more as they walked to his car.Once th

Charlotte arrived at work the following morning, diving into her daily tasks before heading to Lucas' office to take care of the trash. Upon entering, she found the office empty, leading her to believe that Lucas had an early morning meeting and would return later. She left with the trash bag in tow.As she disposed of the trash, Leah informed her and the other cleaners that their supervisor had called for a meeting. This was unusual, and they immediately hurried to her office, curious about the reason for the sudden gathering."I have gathered you all here to share some great news. There has been a new addition to our annual workshop retreat at the company," the supervisor announced with a smile on her face.Whispers broke out among the cleaners, all eager to know about the new development."This year, the cleaning department will have the opportunity to participate, promoting growth and teamwork within our company," she continued, beaming at her staff.Excitement spread across their