Chapter 285


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    News of Belle’s demotion spread quickly throughout the corporate firm, but no one knew the reason for


    her return to the sales department. Behind closed doors, everyone was guessing it was because Belle


    was too stunningly beautiful and had stirred up jealousy in the legendary wife of the CEO


    Belle handled all the spection among coworkers with grace and confidence. Her unwavering


    demeanor only fueled their conjectures further, making it seem like the exceptional Belle was indeed


    the object of the CEO’s wife’s envy


    Facing her colleagues overt and covert probing. Belle simply smiled and remained silent. She set aside


    the work in her hands, standing before the floor to ceiling windows in the sales department, lost in


    thought as she watched everything happening downstairs


    The sales department and the CEOs office were just a floor apart. Belle found an excuse to get water


    and walked to the pantry on the upper floor


    Inside the pantry a secretary called Molly was busily preparing tea for the CEO


    “What’s up Molly You seem busy Belle greeted Molly cordially


    Molly paused, seeing it was Belle, and she chuckled. Oh, it’s you. Belle


    Molly was aware of Belle’s capabilities Who in thepany wouldn’t envy Belle’s constant rise in


    ranks? Molly didn’t know why Belle got demoted this time. So, she still greeted Belle politely


    “Indeed Belle nodded slightly “Molly how’s work these days? Adjusting well?”


    “Quite ainight, Belle if you hadn’t moved to the sales department, I wouldn’t be so busy, haha Molly


    responded.


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    In truth Molly had worked under Belle previously and had almost been fired due to some mistakes she


    had made It was Belle who had saved Molly’s job, so she was always grateful to Belle


    Belle looked a bit downcast “Molly, I have a personal favor to ask. Could you help?”


    Molly nodded immediately As long as I can do it, just tell me Actually, I owe you one. i wouldn’t be here


    anymore if it wasn’t for you.”


    it’s a small thing, really small You can definitely do it! Belle said, her face twisting into a coy expression.


    This is my secret, you must promise, you’ll keep it a secret, and you won’tugh at mel


    “Dont worry, I swear! I’ll keep your secret Molly lifted her hand solemnly as if taking an oath


    “Goode closer Belle summoned Molly to her side in a secretive manner and lowered her voice to


    say, “Actually, I have a secret that I’ve kept buried in my heart for a long time That is. I really like Mr.


    Andersen Previously, it was enough just to be near him and I didn’t want to harbor any other thoughts


    towards him But Mrs. Andersen got angry as you know After that. I was transferred out of the CEO’s


    office


    Molly’s eyes widened in surprise She had never imagined that Belle had been secretly harboring


    feelings for the CEO But it made sense, with Mr. Andersen being so handsome, wealthy, and charming


    probably every woman would fall for him.


    “Don’t worry Belle I won’t tell anyone about this Molly said senously, almost as if she was pounding her


    chest in assurance


    Belle hugged Molly lightly trust you. Molly Even though I left the CEOs office, I was always the one who


    prepared his tea before. Now that it’s you, I’m really worned he might not be used to it if there’s


    anything you’re not sure about, just ask me i promise to tell you everything I know


    Thank you, Belle Now that you mention it, Mr. Andersen did say today he no longer wants to drink


    coffee and prefers tea instead But I don’t really know how to make tea Belle, can you teach me?”


    Seeing the expectation in Molly’s eyes, Belleughed inwardly. She barely held back herughter and


    struggled to put on a surprised face. “Oh my, how could I forget such an important thing? Mi Andersen


    has recently given up tea He used to drink the teal brought back from my hometown, he wouldn’t touch


    any other tea


    “So, what should I do. Belle? Do you still have that kind of tea? I will buy it from you Molly was anxious


    Her job was to take care of everything for Mr. Andersen. If she couldn’t even make tea properly


    chances were she wouldn’tst long in this job


    Belle deliberately paused for a moment, then pped her forehead “What a coincidence, I think I still


    have a few packs in my bag I’ll give them to you.”


    Saying this. Belle took a few packs of tea leaves from her bag that didn’t have any packaging and


    handed them to Molly with a smile Molly this tea is hand-roasted by the elders in my hometown It’s


    delicious and fragrant, Mr Andersenis favorite.”


    “That’s great Belle, you’re truly my lifesaver! Thank you so much!” Molly carefully stored the tea leaves


    Belle gave her, and then asked gratefully. “Belle, how much do these tea leaves cost? i can’t just take


    them from you for free


    Belle knocked on Molly’s forehead ‘We are friends, aren’t we? This is just ordinary tea from my


    hometown. It’s not worth much. I’ll bring you some more next time it will definitely help you get through


    your probation period”


    “Thank you. Belle! Really, thank you! Molly was moved to tears She had truly met a great benefactor!


    Belle waved her hand “Alright get back to work now I have to get busy, too Work hard during your


    probation penod. You will be a full–time employee soon.


    With that Belle walked out of the pantry in her high heels.


    However, Belle didn’t return to her office area instead, she went to a ce where Molly couldn’t see her


    hid quietly and secretly observed Molly’s actions. Soon, Molly put the tea leaves Belle gave her into a


    pot of freshly boiled water ced it on a tray, and served it to Mr Andersen


    Watching Molly’s departing figure, a cold smile appeared on Belle’s lips. “Drink up” she thought. “drink


    plenty!”


    British Castle


    Ever since Lexi’s failed escape attempt from the castle, nearly being dragged off by a ck beat


    Callum had stopped restricting Lear’s freedom.


    Now Lex was not only allowed to leave the princess room where she had been confined for so long but


    was also permitted to roam any corner of the castle


    Basking in the warm morning glow. Lexi found herself sitting on the lush greenwn, feeling an unusual


    sense of contentment She took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of fresh grass mued in the air Ah the


    smell of freedom, how wonderful


    What Lexi didn’t know was that as she sat on thewn, gazing into the azure sky. Callum was standing


    by the window of the castle’s second floor looking down at her with tender eyes