"Accompany me back to my hometown for the New Year's then!" said Isaac with a smile. "Don't worry. I won't let you suffer any grievances. Since you're now my girlfriend, I certainly will do my best to treat you well."

Juliet blocked out the words that came out of his mouth.

The next morning, Avery called Juliet using the company's internal line and told her to come to her office.

Juliet quickly entered Avery's office.

Avery took out an exquisite little paper bag and handed it to her. "These are the chocolates I got when I attended the wedding rehearsal at the hotel yesterday. You can have them."

Juliet accepted them while smiling. "Thank you, Miss Tate. Who gave you the chocolates?"

"My husband's younger sister. She is marrying the chief financial officer from Sterling Group," said Avery with a smile.

"That's really a joyous occasion."

"Hmm." Avery saw a red mark on Juliet's neck. "What happened to your neck? Are you allergic to something?"

Juliet's skin was especially fair