Outside the office, Helen spotted Lily and reluctantly made her way to the elevator.
Lily hurried to catch up. "Madam, I'm Lily, James' fiancée," she said with a bright smile.
Helen stopped dead in her tracks, her eyes widening in shock. "You're James' fiancée?"
Lily nodded. "Yes. I didn't know you'd be here today, or I would've brought a gift. Let's exchange numbers, okay? That way, you can let me know next time you're coming."
As she spoke, Lily pulled out her phone, ready to swap contact info.
But Helen didn't budge, her gaze turning skeptical as she sized up Lily.
"James has a fiancée like you?" Helen's tone was laced with a hint of disdain, though she tried to keep it in check.
Unaware of Helen's doubts, Lily held out her phone. "Here, let me get your number."
"Not necessary.
