[Volume 4]: Chapter 51 - A Sweet Girl Won’t Be Fooled By The Villainess

"Ifia, why did you join in the betting as well? This isn't necessary." Stefa looked at the enthusiastic intern Ifia, not knowing what to say. Just as she was about to stop her, Ifia took out a brooch adorned with a sapphire, a valuable gem that immediately garnered attention. Unlike Stefa's intention to dissuade her, the others, upon seeing the exquisite piece, immediately cheered. Ifia got her wish and was now part of the bet. The bet was on who could successfully obtain a recommendation from Miss Baron. As people started working after noticing the time, Stefa, suppressing her thoughts, couldn't hold back any longer. After all, she had initiated this bet, never expecting the intern to be involved. Although Ifia had voluntarily joined in, perhaps it was to bond with others, as Stefa increasingly felt sorry for misunderstanding her. However, the misunderstood Ifia quickly raised her hand and gestured, stating that she wasn't coerced into it, but rather did so voluntarily. "Stefa, I just find it amusing, that's all." Ifia, appearing decisive, always maintained her composure; she wouldn't engage in uncertain battles recklessly. It was just a manager's recommendation. Before arriving at the palace, she had made a pact with Amelia not to reveal their relationship. Still, with her exceptional abilities, she was confident she could secure the recommendation without disclosing anything prematurely. After repeatedly emphasizing that she was not compelled to participate, Stefa finally stopped worrying, leaving the tea room and returning to her seat. Ifia took out pen and paper, earnestly devising a plan. Even though she was confident in herself, her colleagues expressed negative attitudes regarding the manager's recommendation. Consequently, Ifia had to strategize as much as possible to ensure success. Participating in the bet wasn't about the stakes, but rather about proving herself. She wasn't an incompetent fool. Although she had been mistaken about Qinina before, she had since rectified her judgment. Therefore, Ifia was determined to demonstrate her worth and erase the shame. Additionally, a part of the reason was for Amelia; she disliked her colleagues portraying Amelia as cold-hearted. Amelia was genuinely gentle! Hence, obtaining the manager's recommendation would demonstrate Amelia's exceptional judgment! Previously, no one had received Amelia's recommendation simply because they were inadequate and had no real connection with her. With these thoughts fueling her determination, Ifia solemnly wrote down a "5" on the paper. The department performance evaluation was five days away. There was plenty of time. Subsequently, she added "ability" on the paper and began contemplating. Due to Qinina ghostwriting a document, Ifia realized she wasn't suited for planning, even though she felt her writing was decent, it might not align with popular opinion. "It's not me that's wrong, it's the whole world! However, she couldn't touch the professional sphere, leaving only physical activities like serving tea and other menial tasks, which wouldn't secure Amelia's recommendation. Frowning at the paper, Ifia's planning hit a wall at the start. The pen hovered between the words "ability," with her black ink almost smudging the text, yet she still hadn't found a proper solution. Apart from culinary skills, she couldn't think of any other significant strengths. Did she have to cook in the office? It felt embarrassing to even think about. Absolutely not! "System, do you think I have any special abilities that could earn the manager's recommendation?" After contemplating for a while, Ifia, feeling annoyed, inquired of the system, unsurprisingly receiving no response. After all, she was sitting next to Amelia, and the system didn't dare to speak up. As Ifia anticipated, the system indeed remained silent, silently observing the host, feeling that enhancing her temporary saintly attribute made her overly sympathetic and caused her intelligence to decrease, along with diminishing self-awareness. What had inflated her confidence? For years, no one had obtained the manager's recommendation from the Baron, yet she was confident she could? If not for the prior agreement, relying on the Baron's affection, it wouldn't be a major issue. But her strong conviction on the carriage was clear. - A resolute and untainted expression of righteousness, not succumbing to worldly corruption. So unless she could retract her previous words, she shouldn't expect to receive the manager's recommendation. However, firmly resolved not to reveal her relationship with the Baron's daughter, the situation was now at an impasse and hard to resolve. As the system silently pondered, Ifia, who had been furrowing her brows, suddenly had a bright idea, finally figuring out the key to the puzzle! While she might not score points in the professional field, she did have a good-looking face. Hmm, why not resort to office politics and the like? Trifles don't matter to someone seeking great accomplishments. Even if office politics contradicted her sense of justice, compared to proving herself, it had to take a back seat. After quick self-persuasion, Ifia gleefully wrote "seduction" on the paper, feeling clever! Following this, she began crafting a detailed plan around "seduction." Ifia's eyes gleamed as she focused on the plan on the paper, unable to contain her glee, an unusually conspicuous behavior catching Amelia's constant attention. Despite Ifia keeping the paper tightly covered, she couldn't stop the devilish eyes. It was effortless to see the contents. Then, with a smile tugging at her lips, Amelia raised a hand to her forehead, a hint of helplessness crossing her purple eyes, realizing that Ifia, the little rascal, couldn't sit still again. She actually wanted to resort to seduction this time? Was it due to the tea room's bet? Initially, when she heard Ifia joining the bet, Amelia had wondered how the young intern was so sure someone could get the manager's recommendation. It turned out, she was going to do it herself! That was doable. Amelia quite liked the little surprises Ifia brought from time to time. So, to ensure successful seduction, she had to cooperate.