Barbara’s gaze held a trace of expectation, hoping he would respond, whether it was good or bad. Since she confessed, she was prepared to bravely accept the result. Perhaps Special Assistant Morgan would also think well of her and pay a little more attention to her in the future. "I’m sorry." Finn replied sincerely, meeting her gaze, "I have no intention of dating for the time being." He didn’t know what else to say. Seeing each other every day on the same floor would be awkward if it got uncomfortable. Fresh chapters posted on novel⁂fire.net But for Barbara, it ignited hope, "Does that mean when you do want to date, you’ll consider me?" Finn was slightly taken aback. Barbara thought that since she held a position similar to Hailey’s, if he liked Hailey, he wouldn’t look down on her assistant background. But she didn’t realize this was Finn’s most indirect and polite rejection. Finn was contemplating, just about to speak plainly, when Barbara asked, "Special Assistant Morgan, there’s a question... I’ve always wanted to ask you." "Do you..." she mustered up the courage, "Do you have a fiancée?" A profound look flashed in Finn’s eyes, and his tone turned cold, "Who told you that?" Barbara was startled, could it be true? He didn’t directly answer. "I heard it from Monica." Three seconds later, Finn didn’t avoid the question, speaking frankly, "Yes, so don’t put your thoughts on me." With that, he walked away. Barbara stood there dazed, waves of sadness and loss overwhelming her. So, there’s no hope at all? But how could he focus on Hailey? If he didn’t like Hailey, how could they be so close? She even lives in his house. One’s surname is Hale, and the other’s is Morgan; no one had ever heard of them being related. On the same floor, in an empty meeting room. Hailey sat casually in a chair, the scene of Barbara confessing to Finn flashing through her mind. Girls these days are so brave! If they get rejected, wouldn’t it be awkward running into each other afterward? She was analyzing, could the confession have been successful? Although Finn wasn’t as icy as Justin Kingston, he was definitely a stubborn piece of wood. After spending a long time working with Finn, Hailey realized his focus is solely on work, lacking any romantic cells, unromantic, a bit rigid, and so exquisitely distant. In the CEO’s office, Lydia Ingram stood by the window, cheerfully gazing down at the bustling view outside, feeling that with Monica Usher on her side, she was much closer to defeating the Kingston Group! In her own office, Monica kept refreshing the news, her brows slightly furrowed. The true love series of the R-Alan Group was almost universally known, but why was there no reaction from the Kingston Group? Don’t they watch the news? Not only was there no reaction, but not even a basic stance. Getting angry and cursing would be fine too. She couldn’t help feeling a bit embarrassed, fearing she was directing a play by herself. She began to wonder, what was Justin Kingston doing? Did he see the news? Would he be angry? Sometimes, people just overestimate their position in others’ hearts. Monica still hadn’t found any response from the Kingston Group online. Finally, she couldn’t hold back any longer, picked up the phone, and dialed Barbara’s number. At this moment, Barbara, who had just been rejected, tried to calm herself and answer the call, having just wiped her eyes, "Hello, Monica." "Barbara, has your mom’s health improved?" Monica started with some humanitarian concern.