Chapter 821

Our company allowed relationships between employees. And as the project lead, I'd already expressed that I didn't mind if Douglas and Tiana were together. He should have felt reassured. However, Douglas' gaze remained deep and sorrowful. A bitter smile pulled at his lips. "So, Nance, you chose Jonah?" "What?" I was confused by his question. What did this have to do with Jonah? He wasn't even part of the Hero project team and couldn't interfere in its affairs. Besides, he had gone off on his creative retreat this morning and wouldn't be back for days. He wasn't even in the office right now. Before I could respond, Douglas lowered his gaze, and his smile grew even more bitter. A hint of pain laced his voice as he said, "I guess I'm just not good enough. I've let you down." "What are you talking about, Douglas?" I was baffled, but seeing Douglas this way tugged at my heartstrings. He'd always been a refined gentleman, warm and composed. Yet now, he looked wounded and fragile. I inst