I frowned and was about to turn and leave when Taylor caught sight of me and walked over with a smile. "Raelynn, long time no see." I felt instantly disgusted and said coldly, "Long time no see. I thought you were still in reform." My words were sharp, but Taylor only gave a faint smile. "Thank you for your concern, Raelynn. I know I made a lot of mistakes before. This time, I came back to make up for them." "Let's hope so," I replied indifferently. I didn't believe a word of it. Taylor might look like a delicate little white flower, but she was anything but. The idea that she’d changed? Not a chance. "Raelynn, how about lunch today? My treat. I’d like to properly apologize." "No need. I’ve got things to do at noon." I rejected her flatly. Taylor looked visibly disappointed. "Are you turning me down because you’re still holding a grudge? Raelynn, I really have changed. Can’t you forgive me?" Her pitiful tone immediately sparked sympathy from our coworkers around us. "Honestly, I think Taylor’s been through a lot. She just went overboard because she loved someone too much." "She realizes her mistakes now. Everyone deserves a second chance. Raelynn seems a bit cold." "Shh, don’t let Ms. Raelynn hear that. You’ll get burned." Too bad—I heard everything. And right then, I realized Taylor’s tactic. She came back playing the victim, trying to earn sympathy and boost her image. Sure enough, after a few months in jail, she came back even more manipulative. "What did you say we’re eating for lunch?" I nodded in agreement. Taylor instantly lit up. "Raelynn, you’re the best! I also invited Aiden for lunch. The three of us can decide together where to go." As soon as I heard Aiden’s name, my heart skipped a beat.Before I could backtrack, Taylor had already strutted out of the office in her high heels. I stomped my foot in frustration. Great. I’d already said yes. Now I was stuck having lunch with both of them. Aiden had to stay late for a meeting and didn’t show up on time. So I stood outside the building with Taylor while we waited. Taylor turned to me and asked, "Raelynn, I heard Eclipse Corporation’s grown a lot while I was gone. It’s all thanks to you, isn’t it?" Her eyes sparkled with admiration, like she genuinely meant the compliment. I smiled slightly. "Ms. Taylor, you’re giving me too much credit. It’s the result of hundreds of people at Eclipse Corporation working hard together. It’s not just me." "Don’t be so modest. Aiden told me himself that you’re incredibly hardworking and capable. If you were to marry into Eclipse Pack, that’d be a blessing for the whole pack... Oh, Aiden! We’re over here!" She waved excitedly when she saw Aiden approaching. Aiden glanced at me, pausing briefly before nodding as a greeting. I nodded back and rolled my eyes inwardly. "Aiden, Raelynn and I were just talking about where to go for lunch. What do you feel like eating?" "I’m good with anything." Taylor smiled at me. "Raelynn, what do you think?" I casually mentioned a foreign cuisine. Immediately, Taylor looked conflicted. "Ah… but Aiden has a sensitive stomach. Foreign food is too raw and cold. He can’t eat that." That fake, manipulative witch. She never misses a chance to drive a wedge between me and Aiden. I knew it. Taylor used to want nothing more than to push me and Aiden apart, and now here she was, inviting both of us out? She definitely had something up her sleeve. "Whatever then."Taylor instantly looked hurt. She lowered her head, her eyes filling with tears. "Raelynn, is it because you don’t like me that you don’t want to eat with me?" I was getting annoyed. "Cut the act. Are you eating or not?" But Taylor started crying harder, tears falling one by one. "Raelynn, I’ve already apologized. Even if you don’t forgive me, you don’t have to treat me so coldly..." "Are you done?" I was beyond fed up with her whining. Aiden suddenly spoke. "That’s enough. Don’t be so harsh on Taylor." What? I’m being harsh? I let out a cold laugh. "Aiden, I don’t need you telling me how to act. Since you both think I’m the unreasonable one, then go have lunch without me. I’m not going." Aiden gave me a calm glance, then turned to Taylor. "Alright. Let’s go, Taylor."