Chapter 159: Targeted by Colleagues

Mia's suspicious look made my stomach flip. My mind scrambled for answers. What did she mean by that? Did she already know about Arthur and me? "What… what are you talking about? What kind of relationship would I have with Mr. Sandlin?" I tried to laugh it off, but my voice cracked, guilt bleeding through every word. "Don't play dumb. He came in yesterday and asked for your day off himself. Personally. The entire office nearly fainted. Everyone's wondering what's going on between you two." Mia's grin was all teeth and gossip. "I… I called to request leave yesterday and accidentally dialed his number instead of the Alvin's. That's all." I rushed out the excuse, forcing a smile. Thank God she wasn't fishing because of something real. She only knew about the day off. "Serena, come on. I swear there's something between you two. Spill it. Are you together?" Her eyes sparkled like she'd hit the jackpot. "Mia, stop. Don't say things like that. I'm just an ordinary employee. If people hear rum