Gwen thought she needed to teach that arrogant woman a lesson so she would understand her place.
"Hello?" Desmond answered the call.
Gwen exaggerated Aveline's situation and then tactfully said, "Mr. Blake, Aveline might have changed after securing the collaboration with Brighton Enterprises. I'm at a loss, so I came to you for help. What sho Desmond asked, "Did she request leave?"
Gowen replied, "Yes, she did."
Desmond said, "Then what's the problem?"
Huh?
Gwen was stunned. Was that it? No reprimand? No talk of dismissing Aveline?This text is property of NĂ´/velD/rama.Org.
What was going on?
Gwen was momentarily unsure and said, "Mr. Blake, this..."
Desmond replied, "She hasn't made any big mistakes or caused the company any harm. There must be a reason she took leave. If you can't manage this, why are you in this role?
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Startled, Gwen quickly said, "I understand, Mr. Blake. I'll handle it. Sorry for bothering you!"
After saying that, she hurriedly hung up the phone!
She initially thought Aveline had fallen out of favor with the
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boss and that Desmond would surely punish her, but instead, she was the one reprimanded!
Could it be that the boss still favored Aveline?
Then why did Desmond previously inform her to withdraw Aveline from the Brighton Enterprises project team
Gwen was puzzled but now knew one thing for sure: she couldn't target Aveline anymore, or she might lose her position.
Russell looked at Aveline with a half-smile. "Are you planning to resign? Will you come to work for me?"
Aveline smiled and replied, "I haven't planned to resign yet, but when I encounter injustice, I can't hold back."
Russell laughed. "I like how direct you are."
Then, his captivating eyes met hers, sparkling with warmth and affection.
If it were any other girl, she would have instantly fallen for him.
However, Aveline thought again of Sophia's kidnapping and didn't notice Russell's gaze.
Russell suddenly felt a sense of frustration!
Sitting in front of her, she was thinking about something else?
What was on her mind?
Lucas?
Why would she think about someone like him?
Russell felt a surge of annoyance just as the food began to
arrive.
Aveline collected her thoughts and picked up her fork to eat, only to notice Russell staring at her.
She paused. "Russ, what's wrong?"
Russell suddenly lost his appetite. She could quickly refocus on food, but when it came to him, she thought of another man? Hmph, women!
Russell said, "I suddenly lost my appetite."
Hearing this, Aveline's expression turned serious. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Should we go to the hospital?
Russell felt a stifled frustration, making him even more irritable.
Could this woman not read the room?
Couldn't she tell he was already annoyed?
Aveline put down her fork. "Russ, let me take you to the hospital."
Russell replied, "...No need, eat, I've got my appetite back."
Aveline was speechless.
Was he really fine?
He kept changing his attitude; was he sure he didn't need to see a doctor?
Seeing her puzzled expression, Russell squinted, "What are you looking at?"
Now she was staring at him, but he didn't understand why she was giving him such a look.