Chapter 159 She Was Jealous
Having vented her frustrations, she felt a wave of relief wash over her. She returned to her desk, ready to tackle the day's work. Her duties were not particularly strenuous, consisting of serving tea, joining in for meals, and keeping track of appointments. However, they were her responsibilities, and she had little else to do.On this day, she had brought with her a book on design, a subject she intended to study with great diligence. She hoped that acquiring this skill would eventually give her the confidence to dismiss Judson, her tormentor.Judson, noticing the change in her demeanor after her outburst, couldn't help but chuckle. She was no longer seething with anger. He realized she must have heard about the events of that night."Eula, do you doubt the truth? Need proof?" he taunted.Eula, just as she was about to delve into her book, rolled her eyes at his distasteful comment."Judson, the truth or falsity of the matter is irrelevant to me. Discuss such matters with your fiancée. It's inappropriate and constitutes sexual harassment to bring it up with your female secretary."She returned her attention to her book, choosing to ignore him for the time being. Normally, Judson would have provoked her with mentions of Mary, knowing full well how much Eula valued her job. At the slightest hint, she would transform into a charming sweetheart, eager to appease him.But not today. He could sense her jealousy. The engagement invitations had been sent out, and the news had spread throughout the company. She must have heard.Now, it was his turn to tread lightly and spare her feelings.They worked in silence for the next half an hour until Myles entered for a work discussion, followed by a succession of managers.Eula took some documents to the copier and returned to her desk to find Judson had left for a meeting.She glanced at the vacant office and felt a profound sense of relief. His presence was a constant reminder of his teasing, often inciting her to retaliate. His absence alleviated that urge.Eula messaged Darcy.Eula: [Darcy, I had a fight with Judson today. I feel somewhat better now. How's your injury? Don't forget your ointment.]
Darcy: [What did he say? Was he surprised you knew? Haha! But Eula, men are like that, don't take it to heart. With a guy as handsome as Judson, it's not a bad deal.]Reading this, a spark of anger flashed in Eula's eyes, and she began typing furiously.Eula: [Not a bad deal? I'm at a significant loss. He's getting engaged to Kristina next Saturday, and to think what Kristina's man did with me, it disgusts me.]She tossed her phone aside, her anger flaring at the thought.She might need to vent again later—what a despicable man.Darcy: [Eula, why do I get the feeling that you're green with envy? Ha... If you really fancy Judson, better make a move before it's too late and he's somebody else's husband. Honestly, if you just speak up, he sure as hell wouldn't be getting engaged, let alone married.]Eula contemplated Darcy's message for a moment before shaking her head. She didn’t harbor any romantic feelings for him, so why bother saying anything?By the time Judson returned to the office, it was noon.Eula was about to head to the cafeteria for lunch when she saw him walk in. She offered, "Judson, are you planning on eating in the cafeteria today, or do you have a specific place in mind? I can order for you."Usually, she dined with Landen Saint, and the places he chose were always renowned for their excellent menus. Thanks to her time at The Nash Group, her palate had become quite refined."Miss Lowe, I'm attending an auction. You're to accompany me," he instructed.
