“I find it really strange that something like this still exists in our country. But it doesn’t seem like something Brother Alexander would do. So I went to ask my cousin about it. You know how curious I am. And Brother Alexander is my cousin’s brother. My cousin must know about them. I didn’t expect my cousin to scold me for it. He asked me where I heard such messy rumors! I actually heard it from a girl’s friend. My cousin told me not to gossip. He said I should mind my own business. But from the way he said it, I feel like there is some truth to it. Maybe the version I heard isn’t the right one. Or maybe it’s more complicated than what I heard!” The mirror kept gossiping.
Alexander’s expression turned complicated. He listened to the mirror spreading this rumor about him.
Obviously, this incident referred to his past relationship with Grace.
“Evie, Evie—”
“Huh?” Evelyn snapped back to reality.
“What are you thinking about?” the mirror asked, looking at her.
“Nothing!” Evelyn answered awkwardly.
“I don’t know you’re heartbroken. Honestly, I was just joking when I said the overbearing CEO fell for me. A lot of people in their circle marry for family interests. Love doesn’t matter much when interests are at stake. So even if we fall in love, we might not end up married. We’d better stay out of that muddy water!” The mirror warned Evelyn seriously.
Evelyn nodded stiffly. She couldn’t help feeling depressed.
Now she didn’t know how to tell the mirror that she was already married. And she was married to Alexander.
“Why would they oppose?” Evelyn asked, feeling a bit lost.
“Like if the woman’s family is ordinary or something!” the mirror said.
“Impossible. They’re not that snobbish!” Evelyn blurted out in defense.
“How do you know they’re not snobbish! This society is very realistic. If they can’t add icing on the cake, it’s useless! They have to choose carefully!” the mirror said lightly.
Evelyn was shocked!
“Do you have someone you like?” the mirror suddenly leaned in and asked with a smile.
Evelyn was stunned for a moment. She looked up at the mirror. After a while, she nodded. “I like my husband!”
“Come on, tell me the truth. You’re joking with me!” the mirror replied, a bit speechless. Then she continued, “I heard Noah is coming back home for development after graduation!”
“Oh!” Evelyn answered.
She was still lost in the gossip she had just heard. She felt a little depressed for a long time. She didn’t even notice what the mirror said.
“How can you be so cold! I’m sure he’s coming back to China for development! I think it must be for you!” The mirror was extremely dissatisfied with Evelyn’s reaction.
“How could it be!” Evelyn looked up at the mirror and said.
“Why not? You know Noah has always had feelings for you. Don’t tell me he didn’t find you alone when I came home last time!” The mirror scoffed.
“Yes, but—” Evelyn didn’t know how to explain it better!
“No buts! Everyone can see Noah is coming home for you! Last time, Zoe asked me if you two had any news. I said you don’t know at home, how would I know when I’m abroad! She said you and I are best friends, right? I said I have no news! If Zoe doesn’t have any news, then there must be no news!” The mirror said vividly.
Evelyn couldn’t help laughing. She shook her head and said, “I really have nothing going on with Noah!”
“By the way, what time do you get off work this afternoon?” The mirror looked at Evelyn, not wanting to continue this topic.
“If I don’t work overtime, I get off at six!” Evelyn answered.
“What overtime does an intern have to do?” The mirror was speechless.
How could she be busier than her boss!
“I have to work overtime if I can’t finish my work!” Evelyn said with a smile.
“Why are you so busy? But it’s okay if you get overtime pay!”
“There’s no overtime pay. It’s voluntary overtime! It’s not mandatory!”
“No way. Sterling Group is so rich. Isn’t that exploitation of surplus value? Then you’d better not work at Sterling Group after your internship.” The mirror waved her hand directly, dismissing the idea.
“It’s not what you think. I can get off work on time. But I have nothing to do when I go home. It’s better to learn more at the company!” Evelyn replied with a smile.
“You’re still as studious as before! Why do you like learning so much? Do you plan to be a strong woman in the future!” The mirror said with a smile.
“I’ll learn as much as I can. Don’t you think it’s cool to be a strong woman?”
“No, I think strong women are forced into it!” The mirror replied without hesitation.
Evelyn’s shoulders drooped. She murmured, “There’s nothing to desire.”
The mirror’s living environment was different from hers. Because of her family, she had been very independent since childhood. She had a strong and optimistic personality.
So for her, being a strong woman was better than being a lady.
On the contrary, Evelyn’s life had been smooth since she was a child. She grew up in a honeypot. So she thought being a strong woman was a tough thing.
“You haven’t said what time you plan to get off work tonight!” The mirror glared at Evelyn for a long time.
“Before seven. Do you have any plans?” Evelyn asked.
“I just got home. I’m definitely getting together with you tonight. It’s boring if you don’t come!”
“Don’t you want to rest first? The jet lag must have turned you upside down!” Evelyn said anxiously.
“Rest what? Because of the jet lag, I’m full of energy at night. So it’s settled. I’ll send someone to pick you up at seven!” The mirror directly decided.
“With who?” Evelyn asked first.
“It’s our classmates. Who else?” The mirror rolled its eyes.
“Then I’ll go home and change my clothes first. Then I’ll join you. There’s no need for someone to pick me up!” Evelyn said hurriedly.
“You promise to be on time!”
“When have I ever been late? You’re always the one who’s late!”
“Alright, alright. I won’t be late tonight. So it’s settled. At seven o’clock, I’ll confirm the place and send you the address!”
“Okay!” Evelyn nodded.
After lunch and chatting for a long time, Evelyn was about to go to work.
She told the mirror to go home and rest in the afternoon. In the evening, everyone would have dinner to celebrate her return.
The mirror agreed.
So Evelyn paid the bill and went back to work.
The mirror went straight home to rest.
Evelyn went back to the secretary’s office and continued working.
In the afternoon, she seemed absent-minded. She couldn’t get into the working state.
Alas, she couldn’t help being influenced by the gossip about Alexander that the mirror had told her.