Chapter 49

Rita and Caroline were having an engaging chat, enjoying each other's company. Caroline's boss was still in the dark about her connection with Victoria. None of her colleagues dared to take on the hot potato. Caroline was very concerned about Rita Since she knew Rita, she would pay more attention to Rita's details. "We should communicate with each other beforehand. Working together would make the report much better," suggested Caroline. "Hey, isn't that Editor Clarke from the Circle?" a grating voice interrupted their pleasant conversation. Rita and Caroline's expressions turned frosty upon hearing the voice. Laurel appeared with several designer shopping bags. Without an invitation, she plopped herself down in an unoccupied seat. "There's an empty table over there," Caroline suggested, making it clear she didn't want to sit with Laurel. Laurel didn't move. Rita took a sip of her coffee elegantly, her every movement exuding grace. Laurel's eyes were burning with jealousy! Taking off he