Chase waved dismissively, "I'm done with her! Mr. Howard, only you would fancy such a sly and workaholic woman!"
Byran kept a poker face, not too pleased with Chase's description of his woman.
Ida took off her glasses, massaged her temples, and said, "If you've got nothing else, buzz off. I'll catch up with you later."
Chase shrugged and chuckled, "Alright then! I won't disturb you two lovebirds. I'll go make a call to the boss!"
Ida warned, "Don't blabber unnecessary stuff at her!"
Chase flashed an OK sign, realizing Ida didn't want him to spill the beans about her and Mr. Howard to the boss.
That Mr. Howard was the half-brother of the boss. Was Ida involved with him because she feared the boss’s wrath?
Once Chase had left, Ida put her glasses back on, giving Byran a chilly glance, "Have you had your fun? If you're done, you can go home and do your homework!"
Byran retorted confidently, "I've already finished my homework!"
Ida responded with slight annoyance, "Then go do what you need to do. Don’t disturb me at work!"
Feeling slighted, Byran wasn't too pleased, but he clearly tempered his temper when dealing with Ida. "Okay, I won't disturb you. But promise me you won’t get too close to Chase; I don’t think he’s good news!”
Ida sat down at her desk, casting a playful glance at him, "Why should I agree to your terms? You really think we have something going on?"
Byran frowned, then blushed, "You still doubt our relationship? Don't worry, I'll take responsibility!"
Ida was amused by his naivety, "Dear sir, who said I need you to take responsibility? Just because something happened doesn't mean you have to be responsible for it. Don’t tell me you can’t handle that?”
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