The Devil's Sweetheart

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The office was vibrant with canards. Like the usual days, the employees turned LM into a whispering campaign. For the past week, be it in the cafeteria or sitting in front of their systems, there was only one conversation going on between the employees. Is the CEO in love with Regina?

The rumors have spread throughout. Some of the reporters tried to contact the employees to get juicy gossip.

"I was surprised to see our CEO in a relationship with Regina." A woman spoke up. She has heard a rumor from one of her friends working in the Seattle office but did not believe in the past. But now everything is sitting in the right place.

"We can't jump to conclusions. He has not yet confirmed." Her colleague argued.

"But his silence is the acknowledgment. I am sure he is dating Regina." Another woman spoke up, her eyes twinkled in delight. "How lucky of her."

"She is a phsyco. I pity our CEO for choosing that woman."

Hearing all the commotions ensuing in the office, Nayeon stormed into the office in a rage.

"Why are you keeping silent?" She barked. For the past week, she is tired of answering the media and shooing away the reporters but Lisa has not even profused a single statement.

"The news has reached not only to the employees but all over. You are being questioned. Being a CEO, the great Lisa Manoban has breached the barriers encouraging the romance in the office." Nayeon collapsed on the chair exhausted and to top it all when Regina was confronted by the media about her relationship with Lisa, she let out a shy smile without speaking a word. It was clear that something is going on between them and she has thrown the ball into Lisa's court to answer back. "You don't have any evidence and you would be cornered by the whole world if you make a mistake. Announce your relationship before it escalates further. Dad and Grandfather will not be pleased with your behavior."

"Is it?" Lisa threw the mobile onto the table and leaned back. With a mocking chuckle, he spoke up. "But why do I think both are enjoying the show?"

"Enough with your plays, Lisa." Nayeon was done with him. "Are you trying to-"

"Relax. Arrange a press meet tomorrow and notify all the media especially, News Today." Lisa declared and went back to the work mode.

Relief flooded hearing his words. She was wondering what Lisa was going to choose this time. A fake relationship with Regina to protect Jennie or a genuine relationship with Jennie which would jeopardize her status in society as a third party. He could choose anything but Nayeon truly wanted him to come transparent with Jennie before he decided on his decision.

...

Meanwhile, in Jennie's office, she was smiling like a crazy idiot chatting with Lisa. At first, she was bothered by the rumors but not anymore.

[My Deep-V-Diver: Why didn't you send your picture yet?]

[Orthodox Saint: What kind of picture my babylicious want?]

[My Deep-V-Diver: If you are smiling, send me your smiles and if you are sleeping, send me your dreams.]

"Cheesy idiot." She giggled and thought of playing with him.

[Orthodox Saint: I am in the bathroom, what picture should I send then]

And there was no reply. With a proud smile, Jennie was satisfied for playing with him and she was about to enter the office room, a particular conversation made her footsteps halt in the midway.

"CEO Manoban and Regina are in love. Only she is eligible to be with him." Mandy exclaimed speaking over the phone. "I knew he would choose her. He is handsome and she is beautiful and I am sure it would be a picture-perfect frame whey they have kinds."