"Thawing the Billionaire's Heart"

Chapter 16: I made a new friend

The manager nodded approvingly. "Well said, Selene. Let's all try to work together and lift each other, rather than tearing each other down."

Lisa smiled and patted Selene's hand. "That's our Selene - always the voice of reason."

Mare muttered under her breath, "Yeah, and always the manager's pet."

But Selene just ignored her and continued to smile, her confidence and kindness shining through.

As the manager left, Selene's eyes returned to their usual indifference and she gazed at Dorris and her friends with a hint of disdain.

Dorris, still smarting from the manager's rebuke, sneered at Selene. "You think you're so special, don't you? But you're not as perfect as you seem."

Lisa turned back to face them, her eyes flashing with annoyance. "Is that all you got? You're just mad because Selene is better at her job than you'll ever be."

Mare snarled, "At least we don't suck up to the manager all the time."

Lisa smirked. "Oh, I see. So now you're jealous of Selene's work ethic and her ability to get along with the manager? That's rich coming from you two."

Dorris's face turned red with rage, but Lisa just laughed. "Bring it on, girls. I'm not afraid of you."

Here's a continuation:

As Doris and her group left, Lisa turned to Selene and smiled. "Wow, she's really got it in for you. But don't worry, I've got your back."

Selene smiled back, feeling grateful for Lisa's support. "Thanks, Lisa. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Lisa chuckled. "You'll never have to find out, because I'm not going anywhere. We're in this together, always."

Just then, the manager returned to the room, looking concerned. "What happened here? I could feel the tension from outside."

Lisa filled her in on the details, leaving out no names. "Let's just say someone can't handle a little competition and got angry when we wouldn't back down."

The manager nodded thoughtfully. "I see. Well, I'm glad you two are okay. And don't worry, I'll make sure to keep an eye on things around here."

Selene smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "Thanks, manager. That means a lot to us."

What happens next? Do you want to:

A) Doris starts spreading rumors about Selene and Lisa

B) The manager gives Selene and Lisa a special project

C) Selene and Lisa become even closer friends

D) Something else (please specify)

As the manager and Lisa left, Selene's eyes returned to their usual coldness, and she gazed at Dorris and her friends with a piercing stare.

"Is that all you got?" Selene asked, her voice dripping with disdain, as she raised an eyebrow.

Dorris and her friends felt a shiver run down their spines as they met Selene's gaze. They had never seen her like this before, and it unnerved them.

Mare tried to speak up, but her voice trembled. "W-we were just trying to..."

Selene's gaze cut her off, and she took a step closer to them. "You were trying to what? Undermine me? Make me look bad? Newsflash: it won't work."

Dorris swallowed hard, trying to find her courage. "We're just trying to stand up for ourselves."

Selene's smile was icy. "By spreading rumors and lies? That's not standing up for yourselves, that's just pathetic."

The group fell silent, intimidated by Selene's confidence and assertiveness.

Amidst the tension, Selene stood firm, her voice unwavering. "I won't leave this job until I feel sad and resign when I feel like it."

Doris's face turned furious, her eyes blazing with anger. "I will make sure you resign from this job whether you want it or not!"

She spat the words, her venomous tone filling the room. "The both of you should get out of here!"

Lisa smiled serenely, unphased by Doris's outburst. "Why should we leave? We were here before you guys came in to pick a fight with me. I'm not moving an inch."

Doris's anger boiled over, and she gritted her teeth before turning on her heel and walking away angrily. Her friends and other colleagues followed her, casting nervous glances back at Selene, Rachel, and Lisa.

As they left, the tension in the room dissipated, leaving an uncomfortable silence in its wake.

As Doris and her group left, Lisa turned to Selene and smiled. "Wow, she's got it in for you. But don't worry, I've got your back."

Selene smiled back, feeling grateful for Lisa's support. "Thanks, Lisa. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Lisa chuckled. "You'll never have to find out, because I'm not going anywhere. We're in this together, always."

Lisa is a beautiful girl in her twenties who doesn't have any friends in this hotel, she prefers being on her own. Dorris and her friends are jealous of her because she is close to the manager. she and know each other she even knows many powerful figures and it kept them wondering what her background was.

As soon as Lisa finished her tasks, she packed up her things and headed out the door. She didn't linger or chat with her colleagues, her mind was already focused on what lay ahead.

"See you tomorrow!" her coworker called out, but Lisa just waved goodbye without breaking stride.

She walked quickly to her car, her heels clicking on the pavement. Once inside, she took a deep breath and let her shoulders relax. The rest of her day was hers alone.

As the car drove away, Lisa's thoughts turned to the Lugard and his cold exterior. She sighed and fell asleep because of tiredness.

she doesn't know why but she's feeling down as if something is slipping away from her, as if she's losing something Precious.

"Miss, we're here," the driver called out to her as he reached her destination.

Selene opened her eyes, disoriented for a moment. She had dozed off during the ride, exhausted from a long day. She rubbed her eyes, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Where are we?" she asked the driver, her voice still husky from sleep.

"We're at the hospital you mentioned earlier miss," he replied, pointing to a beautiful hospital building. "This is your stop."

As she stepped out of the car, Selene stretched her arms and arched her back, giving a good yawn to signal the end of her nap. The driver, a friendly man with a warm smile, handed her the bag she had kept beside her.

"Thank you, sir," Selene said, smiling back at him.

"You're welcome, miss. Be careful, okay?" he replied, nodding before driving off.

Selene watched the car disappear into the distance, then took a deep breath, feeling the cool breeze fill her lungs. She looked around, taking in the bustling road surroundings. She had dozed off during the journey, and she wasn't quite sure how long she slept because is already down.

She walks into her sister's hospital room. "Big sis, you're back!" her sister says with a smile.

"Yes, what's up?" Selene asks with a smile.

Didi smiles. "I'm feeling better now. How was today's work?"

Selene thinks for a moment. "Hmm, a little troublesome, but it's okay. I made a new friend, Lisa Sayed," she says with a smile.

"New friend? Who is she and how do you know her?" Didi asks curiously with a smile.

"She's my fellow colleague, but she doesn't want to make any friends in our hotel. She's always on her own," Selene explains.

Didi's eyes widen. "Wait, is it Lisa you're talking about?"

Selene nods. "Yes, she's the one."

Didi's face lights up with excitement. "Don't you remember? I told you I really like that beauty back then! She's calm, not looking for trouble, very beautiful, intelligent, and has connections, but she doesn't associate with everyone, like she's an angel!"