Chapter 34\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the second time Bethany had told Noah that she was married. It was unfortunate that he still didn\u2019t believe her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve already told me once. There\u2019s no need to repeat a lie,\u201d Noah said softly. \u201cBethany, I won\u2019t believe a single word you Say.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany stood up. \u201cBelieve it or not, it\u2019s up to you. If you want to fire me, go ahead. I\u2019m going back to work.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait!\u201d Noah called after her. \u201cUnblock my number.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany rolled her eyes. \u201cMr. Vazquez, I think a qualified ex\u2026 Oh, wait, strictly speaking, you\u2019re not even my ex. A qualified past tense\u2018 should stay on the blacklist as if they were dead. Mr. Vazquez, do you have a problem with that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She left the office without waiting for an answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Antonio came in carrying a pot of coffee. \u201cHey, you guys done talking?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany gave him a cold glance that made him shiver. He suddenly felt diffident for some reason.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany didn\u2019t know what they talked about, but half an hour later, William was called into the office and returned looking\u00a0<\/p>\n
defeated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, Mr. Grant?\u201d she asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
William had stormed into Bethany\u2019s office. \u201cDid you tell them to throw me under the bus? You\u2019re just trying to get rid of me so you can keep your position as director, right? Well, Mr. Reeves wants to fire me! Happy now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William\u2019s outburst echoed through the office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany frowned. \u201cMr. Reeves wants to fire you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t pretend you don\u2019t know.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany put two and two together. Antonio was trying to make William the scapegoat. She said, \u201cGo back to your desk. The decision\u2019s not final yet. You might not get fired.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William expected her to make some sarcastic comment, but was surprised by her calmness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back at his desk, William thought about his heavy mortgage, his stay\u2013at\u2013home wife, and his two kids. If he got fired now, switching jobs at his age wouldn\u2019t lead to a higher salary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Plus, if he were fired, headhunters might not even bother with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
William spiraled into self\u2013doubt and despair while Bethany casually messaged Antonio. She had just learned a hard truth yesterday. In the workplace, there were no absolute friends or enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUncle Antonio, William can\u2019t be fired. You said I\u2019m the major shareholder. I should be able to save one person, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William sank heavily in his seat, waiting for the news of his dismissal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the end of the day came, and the message never arrived. He was confused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany slung her bag over her shoulder and raised an eyebrow at him. \u201cWhat, are you planning to work overtime?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William immediately stood and followed her. \u201cMs. Porter, did you plead for me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah. Don\u2019t worry. I won\u2019t let them push you out. But Mr. Grant, can we keep things peaceful from now on?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, of course!\u201d William was grateful. \u201cThank you. I was wrong to judge you like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany smiled faintly, and they stepped into the elevator together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
X CLOSE\u00a0<\/p>\n
CHOPACE UN\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
She glanced casually at the security camera before saying, \u201cMr. Grant, reach out to headhunters to hire new people starting tomorrow. But this stays between us. Consider it my favor for saving you. Deal?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 35\u00a0<\/p>\n
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