Lena thought about tonight’s party and how Elise would probably explode if found out. Elise was her best friend, but she decided it was better not to tell Elise for now. With Elise’s personality, who knew what kind of dramatic revenge might plot? Lena didn’t want to drag Elise into this mess—she preferred to handle it herself.
The rumors in the office had finally quieted down over the past couple of days.
“I'm taking a two-hour break this afternoon,” Lena told Iris.
Iris knew her schedule. There weren’t any meetings or business trips planned for the afternoon, so Lena must be leaving for personal reasons. Instead of agreeing immediately, Iris asked with concern, “Do you want me to come with you?”
Lena patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry. I’ll have a bodyguard with me, and I’m going to a
