Chapter 17 What Piqued Your Interest in Her?

• Many were skeptical, while others oddly mocked Clara, who lowered her head and remained silent. The department head looked at her sadly and said, "Nothing is wrong. It is, in fact, Bella Talley."
• Everyone had mixed feelings of astonishment, envy, and jealousy. After the supervisor clarified the information, a woman wearing heavy makeup approached Clara with disgust. "Congratulations! I'm intrigued by how you managed to ride Bella's coattails. Why don't you share your secrets with us?" As she said that, other staff trailed behind her, all with malice in their eyes.
• The slaps from the morning were still stinging, so the nervous Clara gulped anxiously, her eyes darting around. "I-I'm not sure."