Chapter 11 Afraid I wouldn't believe her , she showed me the record on her phone . [ ] It was an internal industry list , circulated among top executives to avoid hiring people with a bad reputation or a criminal record . ] And there was my name and photo , right on the list . [ ] The reason listed was : [ Insubordinate , unable to work with colleagues , highly jealous , poor character . ] ]] I didn't need to guess who was behind it . ] Seeing my silence , the CEO said without hesitation . [ ] " Honey , I know you're not like that . Someone is definitely trying to sabotage you . " ] " Don't worry , I'll remove your name right now . " [ ] And with that , she deleted my information . [] I thanked her . But inwardly , I couldn't help a bitter smile . ] I was lucky to have a friend who could help . But I couldn't imagine what would happen to an ordinary job seeker who ended up on that list . Where would their career go from there ? ] I'm not saying the blacklist itself is a bad idea . [ ] It undoubtedly helps companies avoid a lot of trouble . ] But no company is going to waste resources verifying the accuracy of the list . They just make decisions based on first impressions . [ ] And the people who are wrongly accused just face more and more setbacks . ] ] After repeated blows , even the most talented people would lose their courage . ] ] What are they supposed to do then ? ] Olivia , seeing us still talking , drunkenly threw her arms around our shoulders and pulled us back to the table for another round of drinks . ] When the party finally broke up , Olivia and I made sure everyone got into their cars . [ ] Olivia stepped aside to call her girlfriend , while I stood at the hotel entrance waiting for our driver . [ ] I hadn't been waiting long when I heard a voice behind me . [ ] 1 Mule His Expire After He Mute My Heart Chapter 11 " Oh , Claire ? What are you doing here ? " I turned around and saw Hannah and Liam standing nearby . ] Hannah was clinging to Liam's arm , their bodies pressed close together , look very bit the couple in love . ] Seeing me , Hannah snorted and said to Liam . [ ] " Mr. Moore . I get it now . Claire must be here looking for you . " ] " I'll give you two some privacy . " [ ] She made a show of leaving , but I could tell she had no intention of going anywhere . [ ] Sure enough , Liam pulled her closer , pressing her against his chest in a deliberate display of intimacy for my benefit . [ ] " You're not an outsider . Why would you leave ? " ] Then , Liam shot me a smug glance . [ ] " Didn't you say you didn't want another chance ? So what are you doing here ? " ] " But let me tell you , it's too late now , Claire . You've run out of chances . " [] His tone was imperious . [ ] A stark contrast to the attentive man he was with Hannah . ] I knew he had misunderstood . [ ] I explained calmly , " I was having dinner with a friend . We were just about to leave . " ] ( 2 ) ( 0 ) In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.