Chapter 6 touchers Five years of a relationship with Kenyon made Marlene tough . If it were two weeks ago , she'd be jealous of Thelma . But now , she could receive her calmly . She served her a cup of coffee and said , " Ms. Glyn , please have some coffee . Mr. Burt is having a meeting . Please wait . " Smiling , Thelma took the coffee from Marlene . Before Marlene knew it , it was all over her face . " It's hot . What are you doing ? " Her white outfit was wet instantly . Coffee dripped down her face and fell onto the floor . Marlene couldn't be more embarrassed . " You spilled coffee on me last time . This is payback . You don't mind , right ? " Thelma smiled , " Get me another cup of coffee . Iced . " Marlene wiped her face . Before she could speak , Kenyon's voice came from behind her . " What are you doing here ? " Thelma went to him coquettishly and held his arm . " Ken , your secretary has a temper . I asked her to get me a cup of coffee . She wouldn't do it . " Anyone with eyes could tell Thelma was making trouble for Marlene , but Kenyon didn't say anything . 0.00 % 08 24 Chapter 6 2006 Mouchers " Ken , you promised you'd accompany me to try on wedding dresses this afternoon , but you have a meeting . Can your secretary go with me ? Marlene , what do you say ? " Of course , Marlene knew Thelma was up to no good . " Sorry , Ms. Glyn . I have work to do . " " Ken , " Thelma drawled . Kenyon frowned . " Your work can wait . Go with her . " Thelma tormented Marlene for the next five hours . It was scorching hot outside . She made Marlene go to and from tens of dessert stores . In the jewelry stores , she made her carry a jewelry box weighing tens of kilograms . Her arms were sore . But still , Thelma wouldn't let her put it down . When it came to the shoes , Thelma claimed her feet had been scraped ; she didn't wanna try on those shoes . So , she made Marlene try them on in her stead . Marlene understood what Thelma was up to as soon as she put on the shoes . Thumbtacks had been put in the shoes . It hurt . When Marlene withdrew her legs , Thelma held her shins to push them back . The pain made Marlene's face turn pale instantly . The white shoes were stained with blood . Thelma laughed , " Does it hurt ? Well , not enough for me . Marlene , Kenyon and I are getting married . Why won't you stay out of our lives ? " Marlene was about to faint from the pain when the door was flung open . 30 14 % 08:24 Chapter 6 " What are you doing ? " Kenyon showed up and saw everything . 17 20 The color drained from Thelma's face . She threw herself into Kenyon's arms and explained , " Ken , my feet have been scraped before . So , I asked Marlene to try on the shoes for me . Unexpectedly , there were thumbtacks in them ... " Marlene endured the pain to get her feet out of the shoes . Her soles were bloody . When she looked up , she met Kenyon's cold eyes . " It's OK . I ' compensate her . What matters is that you're all right . How ironic . Marlene bit her lower lip tightly . She pulled the thumbtacks out of her soles with a shaking hand . Several times , she almost fainted from the pain . She was sweaty all over when the last thumbtack was pulled out . She walked to Kenyon , leaving a blood streak on the floor . The pain was excruciating . " I don't want your compensation . Mr. Burt , give such a significant task to someone else next time . I'm just a secretary . I'm not up to it . " Marlene limped out of the store . From behind , she looked so thin and vulnerable . Watching her leave , Kenyon felt a sting in his heart . Just then , someone shouted , " Help ! Ms. Glyn fainted ! "