Someone joked loudly, "But we get it… I mean, with a secretary like that, why would you even look at anyone else?"

The others burst into raucous laughter, not bothering to hide it even in front of Aspen's increasingly dark expression.

"Exactly!" another chimed in. "Mr. Lloyd is living the dream. Damn, I look at my office girl and suddenly feel dead inside!"

"Mr. Lloyd's not just talented—he's got the best of both worlds. That little secretary of his is a top-tier beauty!"

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