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When the hard ball didn’t work, Olivia switched to playing nice.
Audry pulled her hand away and stepped back to maintain some distance. “Mc. Aldin, if everyone in this company used tha
the CEO to test me, I would be worn out.”
“But that’s completely different. I’m Yann’s cousin, you know” Olivia forced a smile
“So being cousins gives you a free pass to break the law?”
Audrey’s refusal to be swayed left Olivia feeling humiliated. She noticed the disapproving looks from the other native by, which only deepened her resentment toward Audrey
“She’s getting cocky because Vann deles on her, acting all high and mighty and disrespecting even family members, Olivia thought bitterly gains influence in the Winifred family, what’s left for us Aldrins
Yann turned off the projector and walked over to Audrey’s side, lastening the ruby necklace around her neck.
Audrey tumed her back to Yann and swept her hair aside, whispering something to him over her shoulder. Yarn nodded
“Yann, I know I messed up, but my intentions were good,” Olivia said, realizing she was getting nowhere with Audrey
“The company belongs to the Winifred family, and Yann runs it. Whether I resign or not comes down to whatever Yann decides. There’s no point wasting my breath on an outsider, Olivia thought.
“Yann, you haven’t been home for dinner in ages. My dad misses you terribly, and so does your nephew. How about coming over tonight‘ cook couple of dishes myself.” Olivia’s face lit up with a bright smile.
The Aldrin family were relatives from Yann’s grandmother’s side. When Yann was fighting for control, they gave him plenty of support. There was no way he’d damage that relationship over a few words from some outsider
Several concutives in the crowd started to leave, some sighing, others smirking. They seemed to know exactly how this would play out as they headed toward the conference room in small groups. A few people stayed behind, curious to see how things would be resolved.
This was Audrey’s first visit to the company, and the Aldrin family had immediately challenged her authority. How Yann handled this would determine exactly how much weight she carried in everyone’s minds.
Yann carefully fastened Audrey’s necklace and adjusted the angle before finally looking up at Olivia. “My wife injured your hand, so I’ll have finance cover your medical expenses.”
Olivia didn’t immediately grasp what he meant and kept smiling, her lips parted as if she was about to say something
“Tell finance to process the paperwork as soon as possible,”
“Yes, Mr. Winifred.” Freya turned to make the call.
Vann said to Freya.
When it finally hit her, Olivia rushed over and grabbed freya’s phone, staring at Yann in disbelief. “You’re really firing me? Just because of something she
said?”
Olivia shook her head. She couldn’t accept this and refused to accept it. She was 40 years old. There was no way she could find another job this good if she left Darkshell International
The work was easy, the pay was excellent, and there were year–end bonuses. Her classquites always envied her reunions.
Olivia had been grooming her son for this too, planning for him to join Darkshell International aber graduation, it she left now, he wouldn’t have access to such an easy position later.
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Olivia quickly glanced at Audrey and put on a magnanimous expression. “She doesn’t need to take respobity for my hand, and d either. We’re family, right? A little roughhousing between relatives isn’t a big deal”
Audrey let out a small scoff but didn’t respond.
Olivia ignored her completely and kept her eyes fed on ann. “Yes, I lied, but it’s not exactly unforgivable, realize my mistake now happen again, How about this? Dock a month’s salary as punishment for what I did.”
Yann’s deep eyes held no warmth whatsoever. The cold tension radiating from him was so intense i watch the drama began to feel genuinely afraid, and they quickly filed out of the office one by one.
that the
alting executives who had stayed to
Someone with good intentions tugged at Olivia’s arm, suggesting the step back and discuss things privately later After all, with so many people watching, if Yann showed her leniency now, it would set a terrible precedent for everyone else.
Olivia shook off their hand. She couldn’t leave. She had a sinking feeling that once she accepted this punishment, she would truly be out of Dark shell International for good.
“ann, even if you won’t respect my feelings, at least show some consideration for your uncle. He did so much to help you back then. You can’t just muka up some excuse to kick me out. It would break his heart,” Olivia said.
Yann’s voice was cold and measured. “Help me with what exactly? Was it when he fired my employee on trumped–up charges so you could take their position? Or when he withdrew large sums from the company finances under the pretense of needing money for medical treatment?”
Olivia froze in place. It took her a long moment to process what he had just said.
Without your grandmother’s investment, could the company have grown to its current size? if Grandma were still alive, she’d spoil your father’s family rotten. You can’t turn against your own people,” Olivia hissed
“Just because Grandma invested money means we should support your entire family for life?” Audrey cut her off with a light laugh. mistakes, so you should face the consequences Unless you really want to cut ties with this side of the family completely.”
“You made your own
Olivia glared at Audrey, then turned to Yann with a look of bitter defeat. She nodded with a harsh smile. “Now I see what’s really going on. Why would she carry recording equipment with her? You two set me up from the start.
“You’re trying to get rid of everyone from the Aldrin family. There are other people named Aldrin in different departments. Are you planning to fire them all too!”
Audrey was about to respond when Yann squeezed her hand. His gaze was steady and his voice ice–cold. “If they all want to submit resignation latters, I won’t stop them.”
Olivia was completely silenced.
The Aldrin family had many distant relatives working at the company–some had earned their positions through genuine skill, others had gotten jobs through connections in unimportant departments. They would never risk their own careers by resigning together just to pressure Yann on her behalf
Meanwhile, Freya had finished her phone call “Ms. Aldrin, the finance department is ready for you. You can go handle the paperwork whenever you’re ready.”
Olivia’s eyes turned red with anger. She pressed her lips together in frustration and turned to leave. Her footsteps were heavy but slow She was giving Yarn one last chance to call her back.
Even if Yann had told Olivia to go home and reflect for a few days, there might have been some room for reconciliation, but she walked all the way to the elevator without anyone calling her back.
Olivia had no choice but to step into the elevator,
and only then did she look back toward the CEO’s office
The people outside the door had all leht, giving her a clear view inside Yarn was holding Audrey’s hand, gently massaging her fingers with a look off
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Audrey was confidently enjoying his affection, completely unapologetic
The neighboring elevator opened and someone walked over to check
“Why aren‘
gring doen? i thought the elevation ana
Olivia’s face turned ashen as she closed the elevator doors and left
Vam continued on to his meeting, reminding Audrey before he left that she didn’t need to bother with people afin dude’t mat
After he was gone, Audrey went to the break room to get herself something to drink.
When she returned, she spotted a woman lurking suspiciously by the CLO’s office door, clearly eavesdropp thought. Just how many villains are there in this company?”
“Excuse me.” Audrey tapped the woman’s shoulder. “Are you looking for someone?”
“Ah!” The woman jumped, startled, and clutched her chest as she looked Audrey up and down. “Who are you
“You’re not Audrey, are you?” The woman’s expression shifted to shock
Audrey nodded. “I am. And you’re “Before she could finish, the woman threw her arms around her in an embrace.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
