Florentino added Courtney to the executive management group chat the day she joined the Burnham Group . But Sandria never had this privilege . After asking around , she finally knew Courtney's number and immediately sent over the hotel's address and room number . Then she blocked Florentino's number , tossed her phone aside , and collapsed into bed , bursting into laughter . Tears , however , kept streaming down her face . Just then , someone knocked on the door . Assuming it was another delivery guy , she hastily wiped her face and walked over to open the door barefoot . To her surprise , it was Fulbert . His gaze fell upon the loose collar of her bathrobe . She immediately pulled her robe tight , eyeing him warily . " I told you I'm interested in you . Don't you think it's a bit unclassy , keeping pestering me like this ? " As he raised his hand , she noticed an exquisite wooden food container he was holding and was stunned . " What's this ? " He handed it over . " You didn't eat anything at the banquet . Takeout isn't good for you . " She was totally puzzled . What was he up to ? He knocked on her door in the middle of the night just to bring her food ? He pointed to the door of the apartment across the hallway , as if knowing what she was thinking . " I live there . " She was surprised . Was this why she had bumped into him last night ? Still , she had no intention of continuing the conversation . She took the container and decisively slammed the door shut . She'd accept the food , but nothing more . 0.0 % 07:05 Chapter 9 Early the next morning , she arrived at the office and started working on her resignation letter . 288 iVouchers After yesterday , Courtney surely wouldn't tolerate her here . She might as well take the initiative to leave before being kicked out . It was fine . Sooner or later , she'd reclaim everything . After printing the resignation letter out , she was about to go to the HR Department . Just then , the elevator doors opened , and Judith Burnham , Florentino's mother , stepped out . Impeccably dressed , she carried a Chanel bag , and the oversized sunglasses covering most of her face amplified her commanding presence . Their eyes met . Judith snorted , " Come to my office . " Sandria pursed her lips . She had been with Florentino for three years , and only then did Judith find out about their relationship . Judith had always despised her , and she knew what this was about - to warn her not to do anything to ruin Florentino's engagement with Courtney . After some thought , she stuffed the resignation letter into her pocket and followed Judith into the office . The Burnham Group was a family business . After Florentino took the helm , Judith seldom came here, but her office was retained . She cut to the chase the second Sandria stepped inside . " Tino's getting married . Don't tell anyone about your relationship with him , and stay out of his way . If you can do this , I assure you that you can keep your job here . " When saying this , she sat on the leather sofa while crossing her legs and taking off her sunglasses , the contempt and disdain in her eyes undisguised . " I know all about women like you . You don't get to climb the social ladder - be smart and know your place . Self- awareness matters , you know . The only way to support your parasite parents and brother is to keep your job here . " You should be grateful to Tino . If not him , you would have ended up on the streets already . I admit you're pretty , but other than your face , what else do you have ? Be realistic . " Sandria wanted to laugh . She accepted reducing to a Z - list model for Florentino's sake , yet here Judith was , asking her to be grateful . The truth was , the firewall patent - the Burnham Group's golden goose - had been hers to begin with . She signed it over to Florentino royalty - free . Also , she was the one offering technical support for its ongoing upgrades and development over the years . 39.2 %