"Who knows? Men, they all like novelty," another employee replied nonchalantly. "Maybe he'll get tired of her in a few days."
I deliberately ignored their gossip and walked to the front desk. "Hello, I'm here to see Jimmy."
"Who are you?" The woman in red gave me a sideways glance, her tone arrogant. "Our boss is very busy. He doesn't have time to see you."
I looked down at myself. I was still wearing the farming overalls I'd been too rushed to change out of before leaving the house. I immediately understood her meaning. It seemed I was being judged by my appearance again, just like at the building supply stores earlier
I felt a little slow on the uptake for rushing out like that. But even if my clothes were shabby, I shouldn't be dismissed so casually.
Suppressing my anger, I said co
