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Noah stayed in place, not saying anything.
Hannah watched his expression closely, raising an eyebrow as she said, “If you can’t handle this rigorous seven-
day probation, you can withdraw at any tand go back to where you belong.” Noah immediately stood up and
walked toward her, taking the thick stack of documents.
“I won't quit, Ms. Hannah. Don’t worry.
If he could not finish translating them, he would just need to face the humiliating punishment.
However, not accepting would be equivalent to rejecting Hannah's challenge, which might make it even harder
for him to win her over.
Noah quickly brought the documents back to his desk and began translating diligently without taking any breaks.
Hannah watched his serious and stern demeanor, trying not to laugh.
very harmonious.
Soon, they were back to focusing on work, and the atmosphere in the office was very
Two and a half hours later, at lunchtime, Hannah stood up and smoothed the skirt of her professional attire,
looking at Noah.
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“Mr. Noah, it’s tfor lunch. Are you coming?”
Noah had just finished translating nine sets of documents, and he answered without thinking, “I'm not hungry
yet.”
Hannah's face instantly darkened.
What a clueless guy.
She shook her head in resignation and walked toward the door.
Noah finally realized what was going on.
It seemed to be an invitation to have lunch together.
He immediately set aside his mouse and keyboard and caught up to her.
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“Ms. Hannah, I'm new here and don’t know my way around yet. Can | join you for lunch today?”
Hannah continued walking without stopping, casting a sidelong glance at him.
“As a secretary, are you actually asking your boss to treat you to lunch on your first day at work? Mr. Noah, you
have quite the nerve.”
Noah remained silent, his few remaining social intelligence cells battling it out in his mind, trying to
cup with the best response.
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“What | meant was... I'll join you for lunch, and I'll pay, Ms. Hannah.”
Hannah gave him an amused look and nodded approvingly.
“That's an interesting response. Mr. Noah, you're usually so aloof and reserved, yet you're suddenly saying
something so pleasing. It's a great progress, not bad.”
Noah smiled, a swirl of happiness bubbling in his heart.
Suddenly, he heard Hannah continue, “But Mr. Noah, didn’t you say you were broke, that you're only staying with
the Moore family because you lost your wallet and phone? How are you going to pay for. lunch? Do you think
you'll get a free meal with your good looks? Or are you expecting your lost wallet to reappear magically?”
Noah's face paled instantly.
Did he accidentally let something slip?
Did Hannah figure something out?
Sure enough, Hannah’s demeanor turned cold, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
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“Mr. Noah, you still have a lot to learn. If you're going to play the victim, at least commit to it properly instead of
looking like you're putting on an act.”
Noah remained silent as Hannah withdrew her gaze and stepped into the elevator.
Inside the elevator, not a single word was exchanged between them, the atmosphere heavy with
tension.
Noah could not bear the setback after working so hard to improve their relationship.
He tried to explain, “The night | stayed at the Moore mansion, | really didn’t have my wallet or phone on me, and
| got soaked in the rain all night. | wasn’t lying to you.”
However, Hannah remained unmoved. “It was my parents who agreed to let you stay, not me. Your explanations
won't change anything, and | won't believe you.”
The elevator arrived at their floor, and Hannah stepped out first.
“Hannah...” Noah followed, attempting to salvage the situation with another explanation.
“CallMs. Hannah,” Hannah interrupted him without looking at him.
“Alright, Ms. Hannah. About this...”
“This is the workplace. We don’t discuss personal matters here. Mr. Noah, please be mindful.”
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