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Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (29)
Author: UItwaaien
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Another string of sighs followed. Monica quickly pulled back her hand, saying, "It's... just normal. You only get married once in a lifetime."

She hadn't worn her wedding ring to work before, fearing it would attract too much attention, but now Caesar insisted she couldn't leave the house without it.

"True, but this pink diamond alone is something ordinary people might never earn enough to buy in their lifetime."

"Well, her husband is rich and mysterious, not to mention he doesn't say much."

"With a husband like that, Monica must be working just to pass the time, right?"

"Alright, alright, it's their business, don't be so curious. It's lunchtime, let's go."

Seeing Paula Joukanen step out of her office, everyone scattered.

Monica finally breathed a sigh of relief.

People change so quickly. It's really hard to find genuine friends in the workplace.

She used to think her colleagues were nice, but reality proved that you only truly know someone over time.

Her phone vibrated, and she glanc
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