Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
I sat in front of my desk to compose myself. People were starting to talk outside. I was invited into a group chat by Bonnie. People inside were asking what the hell was going on.
Bonnie said, “We were on the sixth floor. We didn’t hear anything loud, but everyone above the 10th floor did.”
Job said, “I was on the 12th floor just now. Bang! I was scared to death. Now, some people are rushing to the 18th floor. I wanted to go too, but I was stopped.”
Someone said, “Ordinary people naturally can’t go. They can’t even go to watch the show. Let’s just wait for the notice..”
The group chat only became quiet after a while.
When it was almost time for lunch, I received a notification in my inbox. It was an explanation for the explosion on the 18th floor. They claimed that the 18th floor was undergoing renovation and a wall collapsed by accident.
The group chat quickly became lively. Everyone was discussing why the 18th floor was suddenly renovated. They were also discussing what had caused the wall to collapse and make such a loud noise.
I didn’t say a word.
I was pretty certain that wasn’t caused by the renovation team. I didn’t hear anyone on the 18th floor or any sounds of machines.
If it wasn’t for a bomb, the wall must have been penetrated by some strange force.
By twelve o’ clock, everyone was streaming into the canteen for lunch. I was on my way when Mylo called.
I stared at my phone, feeling conflicted. After a long time, I picked up the call. “Hello?”
“I’m downstairs. May I have the honor of grabbing lunch with you?”
Hearing that, I didn’t really want to say yes. I was worried that he would scold me again.
Bonnie knocked on the door and pushed it open. “Come on, let’s go eat?”
I tilted my head towards the phone. “My friend is here for me.”
“We could take him with us.” Bonnie looked genuinely curious. “If he’s a hot guy, that would be even better.”
I was surprised. “Can I take my friend to the canteen for lunch?”
“Of course. Just let him pay with your card.”
Mylo immediately said, “I heard you. I’ll wait for you at the entrance of the canteen.” Before I could even say anything, he hung up.
I felt a little helpless. It seemed like I really needed to talk to him.
Bonnie, Job, and I went to the canteen entrance.
Once Mylo spotted me, he smiled and ran towards me. His eyes were restless as he studied my face. I had put on some makeup today and looked pretty good. I successfully made him think I was doing fine.
He sighed in relief and introduced himself to Bonnie and Job.
I notice Bonnie and Job’s eyes light up visibly. Job, in particular, seemed more excited than Bonnie.
I looked over at Mylo and saw that he was wearing a very casual denim outfit today. He hadn’t shaved his beard in days, but it didn’t make him lose his points. Instead, it made his deep-set eyes appear even more attractive.
Quite a few people had told me that Mylo was very handsome, and I had to admit it, but so far he hasn’t had a single girlfriend.
Now that I saw Job, I had a new idea. Maybe he liked guys?
We went into the canteen and got some food. I volunteered to sit with Bonnie so that Mylo and Job could sit together. Job was very happy, and as soon as we sat down, he asked if the food was enough for Mylo or not.
Mylo nodded, then frowned. “I just didn’t expect that there would be no garlic in the whole canteen. I quite like garlic.”
Jober explained, “This is a special thing about the Hall Corporation. Not only is there no garlic in the restaurant, but if you want to bring your own food, you can’t have garlic either.”
“Why?”
“I heard that it’s because a few executives from the corporation are from Styx County. You know, the people there don’t like to eat strong tasting food.”
“So even you guys can’t eat it?”
“This is the Hall Corporation’s specialty. However, this is just a small matter, it’s not a big deal. When it comes to work, we can still give as many opinions as we want.” Job passed a piece of beef to Mylo. “This is delicious.”
Mylo turned to look at Job. Job quickly looked down, feeling shy. Mylo frowned in confusion, but said nothing.
I was ecstatic as I watched them.
After lunch, Job offered to help Mylo clear his plate. Bonnie also understood what it meant when she saw that. She couldn’t help but shrug her shoulders at me, showing me that she was going to be generous and give Mylo up to Job.
Mylo didn’t notice the small movements and eye contact between us. “I’ve prepared some coffee,” he told me. “It’s in my van. Do you want to go down and have a cup of it?”
I nodded. Bonnie hurried at that. “I wonder if Job and I can join?”
Milo laughed. “Sorry. I have something to tell Emma.”
“Oh.” Bonnie didn’t say anything else after, but I know that she’d turn around and tell Job about it.
Mylo and I walked down the stairs to where he’d parked his van. There was a faint scent of lilies in the van. Mylo would keep his van clean no matter what, and he seemed to keep himself in good shape all the time too.
He handed me a cup of coffee and leaned against the coffee table. “I thought about it seriously. If you really want to continue your investigation at the Hall Corporation, I’ll also apply for a job at the Hall Corporation.”