Trouble Again
The laces of the design tram Department Three were clouded with ease, but fignored them and returned to my office it wasn't long before Emma sent me a message on "someone tried to appease me. It seems like they want to with us, but they're too embarrassed to sub the mistress. Don't worry about me won't fall for these tricks, Isent her a sticker in reply, then turned to ask my colleagues what they wanted to eat.
The designers in the department were mostly young, but even the more experiences were lively and outgoing it didn't take long for everyone to agree on going out for The fourth floor of the Central Mall was filled with restaurants, and after work, we all headed to the bebene place.
past as we arrived at the entrance of the barbecue restamant, Lily appeared with the members of Department Three's marketing department in tow.
"Eva, you're still Mrs. Harmon, and this is what you're treating everyone to?" she sneered "How asteless. This is the kind of place only students frequent. How much could this
I was used to her side remarks, so i didn't let them bother me Leoned had indeed transtemed a million dollars to me. he hadn't, I might have hesitated even over a barbecue. Jews was quick to roll her eyes at Lily.
"We love barbecue!" Several colleagues chimed in at once.
If you look down en barbecue, why don't you go your whole life without eating it?
"You're so rich, so why don't you treat us to a meal?"!
"What's an assistant doing in the design department? Trying to win people over?!
Lily looked at them with disdain. "You eat according to the leader you foll, we're going to Centurien Dining"
new Centurion Dining was one of the most luxurious restaurants, where the average bill could easily be one or two thousand per person, hit my lip, a bit troubled by her
statement
"Ms. Jane, you wouldn't be using my marital assets with Leonard to foot the bill, would you? Because that would mean it's my treat," I remarked.
I smiled at the colleagues standing behind her. Some wolded mye, while others returned my smile. It seemed that not everyone in Department 7 "Legit to me, so it's mine you have no-
When she saw me take out my phone, she cut herself off mid-sentence.
Twed my phone at her. "I do have the right. After all, I'm still his legal wife."
I added," you dare use my money to pay, I'll all the police.rould
There was loyal to Liv
be your first time in the police station, would it? The first time you're at the police station might be an
accident, but after a few more times there, you'll be to. I'm sure you're not afraid"
Since we'd alwady burned bridges, I didn't plan on holding back. Even if she became. Harmon in the future, it wouldn't here thing to do with me. exclusive content.
Fuming, Lily corned away, and I happily led everyone into the barbecue restaurant.
As we ate, Jean kept me updated on the situation.
"Lily only let the order steak each. They're not even allowed to order dessert."
"They can only drink juice, no red wine. They're all complaining in the group that that they might as well have stayed home and exten instant noodles."
I know they had a group chat for netscomers to grumble, but hadn't expected Department Three's staff to have a group chat for complaining about their boss
As I glanced at the photos they were sending in the chat, then back at our barbecue spread, everyone agreed that Thad made the right call Barbecue was definitely the better choice. Emmanudged me with her elbow, signaling me to look at her phone. It turned out that sev What they hadn't done all day, they finally did after witnessing Lily's behundor. It seemed some of them were starting to switch sides.
After our barbecue feast, Emma, who had a bit too much to drink, was in high sprits. She kept bugging me in the car, showering me with kisses.
"Eve, I love you the most. You're my good luck charm."
"You're amazing. I'll protect you for sure. From now on, I'll make the money and take care of you!
Under the curious gase of the driver, 1 awowardly tried to push her away, but she just clung to me tighter
In the end, I dragged her out of the car and into the bedroom. But then, she suddenly burst into tears.
"Ex, you're a good person, why do youre to suffer from cancer?"
"That scumbag Leonard how darehe bully you! When I'm strong enough, I bring him down!"
threw a few punches in the air before collapsing back onto the bed.
Took off her shoes, feeling a bit helpless as hooked at her. But I had made up my mind-That to help her establish herself in the company
The next day, Lintroduced Emma to the companies Thad previously worked with. In just one metting, she successfully negotiosted a deal.
It was Department Three's first major project, and one was thrilled.
Einmanushed into my office holding the contract. She pre me a big bear hug.
wold closed this deal all by myself. Oh my god, you're amazing!"
watching her babble incoherently, I pushed her away jokingly "Akight, it's just one contract. There will be plenty more in the nature. What's there to be so cited about?* "Wipe your devoloft, you're so annoying," Dydd. Chapter 62 Trouble Again
She grinned and brought me tea, asking for tips on managing the partnership before leaving in a good mood.
I didn't tell her that I had chemotherapy scheduled for the next day. She had her own career now, her own life. I couldn't keep relying on her.
The next day, she headed to work eatly, while I took the day off to go to the hospital.
Lately, I had been taking time ott trequently, and HR was used to it, given that I rarely worked before.
But I hadn't expected that after chemotherapy, Emma would run into trouble again.