Chapter 48

Having thoroughly enjoyed Alexia's embarrassment, Hailey finally felt vindicated. Her lips curled into a sweet smile as she spoke with feigned concern. "Alexia, you're not saying anything. You must be upset with me! Maybe I went about this the wrong way. I just thought that since we both started on the same day, it would make sense for us to split the bill. I didn't mean to make things hard for you." She sighed dramatically, looking apologetic. "Maybe I was wrong to bring it up. I guess you weren't prepared for this. Don't worry, it's my fault. Excuse me, I'll settle the bill myself." The moment she finished speaking, their colleagues turned to Alexia with looks of disdain, mocking smirks, and judgmental gazes. They thought of her as a shameless freeloader. Alexia's face turned ghostly pale. She had been backed into a corner. If she didn't pay, her reputation in the design department would be ruined, and she'd never hear the end of it. Summoning all her courage, she forced the