Alicia could clearly sense her fear. When she saw the red mark on her face, she could imagine how hard the slap was. She was somewhat shocked instantly. She only looked at Frederick and subconsciously, clenched his hand but did not make a sound., His eyes suddenly darkened. A moment later, he said,

"I accept your resignation! Everything ends here!

", Giselle looked up. There were tears in her eyes but there was a faint smile on her lips. She bowed and spoke.,

"Thank you, Mr. Clements! Thank you, Miss Blanchard!

", After that, she turned around and strode over to the elevator., As soon as the elevator doors closed, Frederick looked at this secretary, Doris and said,

"Blacklist her!

",

"Yes, Mr. Clements!

",

"I want you to help Alicia with her offboarding procedures! Once it's done, bring it over to me!

", After giving the order, he pulled Alicia into his office. As soon as they sat down, his phone rang. Danica was calling to invite him out for lunch!, He thought about it for a while and decided to accept her invitation,

"Okay, I have some things that I need to talk to you about!

", After hanging up, he said,

"Danica invited me out for lunch. I'm going to return the paintings to her! There are some things that I need to make clear!

" He hoped that she would be able to come to a complete realization this time., Alicia sat on his lap and poked him in the heart as she said,

"Hey Honey, are you doing this for your own interests? Are you trying to cheat publicly?

", He lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Then he said,

"I'll take you with me!

", She giggled and rubbed his nose as she said,

"I'm busy, I don't have time to be a third wheel!

", She suddenly remembered seeing Danica from the reflection of the restaurant windows when they exited the restaurant the night before. She had a feeling that Danica was getting restless as she realized that her paintings did not work!, She did not think that she was capable of doing anything. However, subconsciously, Alicia warned him.

"Frederick, I think it's best you don't reserve a room. If you do, make sure to have other people around!

",

"Don't worry! I will not make the same mistakes as I did the last time! I will not let anyone plot against me!

" He was lucky enough to encounter her the first time! Now that Trevor had a problem, he had to teach her a lesson!, He took her hand and started fiddling with it. Their trust and understanding towards each other were obviously better than before. He kissed her hand and asked,

"Do you need me to put in a good word for you to go back to JT Translation Services?

",

"There's no need! I'm more acquainted with the people there than you are! I'll talk to the manager. I'm sure she'll make an exception!

", If he talked to those people, he would find out that she did not resign from that job. Instead, she applied for a long leave. Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and quickly changed the subject.

"Frederick, why did Giselle... seem so nervous earlier?

" She already tendered her resignation, but why did she have to slap herself in the face? She must have regretted her decision.

",

"No other company would dare to hire anyone fired from Soaver International! She's trying to gain my sympathy by slapping herself. She's smart! She's actually quite capable and intelligent! Sometimes, she's too intelligent. The business world is like a battlefield. I understand why she did what she did! Not only were you like an angel that has fallen to Earth, but you're also gorgeous. I'm sure that a lot of people were attracted to you in your department, right?

", What's more, she managed to avert disaster twice. Once she displayed her wit, other people in the department would inevitably be affected. There must have been a lot of people talking bad about her behind her back!,

"What are you talking about?

", Alicia pouted but lowered her eyes guiltily. She knew she stuck out like a sore thumb, but they would not let her keep a low profile!,

"Therefore, regardless of whether it was jealousy or she did not want you to hinder her department, she decided she wanted you gone! That was why she decided to put her job on the line and plot against you!

", After saying that, he pinched her chin and said,

"You're such a troublemaker!

", His outstanding department was shaken in a matter of days!,

"No, I'm not! I'm a lucky star! I'm the chief interpreter at JT Translation Services!

" She lifted her chin slightly, obviously unwilling to accept him calling her a troublemaker! She was not fond of the word! Rumors could well be facts! What should they do?,

"Yes! You're a lucky star! You're my lucky star!

", He held her tightly and sighed inexplicably.

"So, you should protect yourself and stay this energetic! I owe you my life!

", He would make it up to her for the rest of his life!,

"There you go again! I don't want you to owe me anything. All you have to do is to love me!

", She leaned into his arms, and they, whispered to each other for a moment. Then, she took out a few bags of snacks from his drawer and stuffed them into her bag. Soon, Doris Drought up some documents for her to sign as part of her resignation procedures. After a while, she made a call to T, Translation Services and left happily., , At noon, Frederick went to meet Danica. Of course, he did not go alone. He had Mr., Reynes keep watch at a fast-food restaurant on the opposite side., The two of them had their meal in a private room. It was very quiet and simple., Frederick put down the knife and fork in his hand. As he saw how quiet Danica was, he spoke,

"This meal is on me. Thank you for your paintings!

",

"You saw them?

", She looked up at him and unconsciously clenched her fists. She thought to herself,

"Was I too desperate? Should I have waited for him to ask me out?

", Did she fail again?, Her heart was filled with indignance. Just as she was about to say something, he suddenly said,

"Danica, I know what you're trying to tell me, but I will not accept it!

", His men were very quick. Soon, Chet brought over a box. The box was sealed with adhesive tape, and there was a piece of paper stuck on it. There were some words printed on it.,

"I did not do anything to deserve this, thank you!

", Frederick signed it off. However, it was not handwritten but printed., He glanced at the boxes on the ground, then at Chet and said,

"Why don't you get the car, ready?

", When everyone left, he spoke.,

"I'm returning the paintings to you! Danica, please don't bother sending these to me again! No matter what you do, be it giving your heart and life to me, there would only be gratitude if I accept it. I will not love you because the person I love is Alicia! I agreed to come out for lunch not only to return these paintings to you but to make it clear that no matter what you do, we're not getting back together. It's the past. Don't waste any more time on me!

" , Next time, he wouldn't even come out for lunch anymore!, Frederick had seen the paintings several times but still could not point out. He hoped that she would come to a realization!, After that, he stood up and picked up his phone from the table. All of a sudden, Danica also stood up.,

"Why? Frederick! You once said you love me, but now you've changed! Why can't you give me a chance? Why do you constantly give me the cold shoulder? Do you know I spent days and nights painting? I miss you so much but I have never reached out. tried my best to control myself. This is the only way I can show you how much I miss you! Do you know how my life has been the past few years? I relied a lot on painting. I painted, I admired it, I destroyed it, and I repeated the entire process. Each picture bears my joy, anger, and sorrow! You said I was the only woman you'd ever love in your life...

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