Chapter 221

Nathaniel glanced between Lucy and Alexander, looking utterly confused. "Wait a sec, let's clear this up—" he raised his hands, his voice full of helplessness, "—I treat all team members the same way. How can that be misinterpreted?" He'd always believed in being kind to his staff. Over the years, when employees messed up, he'd usually smooth things over, never made a fuss. But now it seemed even doing the right thing could backfire? Lucy looked devastated. "Mr. Gray, ever since I joined, you've looked out for me—helped me get a dorm, moved me to the elite team. Was that all just... business?" Nathaniel pointed to himself, trying hard to set things straight. "Honestly, you got it all wrong. I saw that you were alone in a new city, so yeah, I helped out. Anyone else in your situation, even a guy, I'd have done the same. And moving you to the elite team? That was your capability, Lucy. Not feelings." Her expression crumbled. She'd been holding out hope, but hearing this felt like a slap