Chapter 12
I looked up at her and
sunelf fine. After all–you haven’t had any performance results for three months”
atalie’s smile froor. She shot me a glare before turning on her heel and walking
que and focused on revising my proposal suddenly, a better idea came to my mind.
Once I finished making the changes i time to
As usual, I deleted all my deding
and the chance to regon
thutting down my computer just as I turned it off my phone notification chimed. I glanced down–it
deal‘ Fine. But the bonus from this collaboration will be split 30-70 between you and Tamara. You get 30]
I stared at the words, almost able to parture Harlan’s expression as he sent the message
Doouldn’t help but marvel at Tamara’s scheme. Just one cup of peanut milk and she had achieved so much.
First, she made Harlan resent me. Then she ensured she wouldn’t be attending the negotiation, which conveniently avoided another embarrassing encounter with Ashton And on top of that–the even managed to increase her share of the bonus.
I really had underestimated her
I didn’t want to agree, but Harlan’s orders werent up for negotiation
A fire burned in my their Loung two–tenths of the bonus–how was I supposed to pay for my brother’s hospital bills!
For once, I couldn’t help but mock Harlan. [You’re really something che, Mr. Shannon Passing judgment without knowing the truth |
Less than two minutes later, his reply came through. So what“]
I stared at those two words, momentarily stunned
What did he mean by that!
Did he know I was innocent”
as he doing this
g this just to vent
to vent Tamara’s anger?
For the first time, a sense of absurdity welled up inside me. But before I could even process it another message from Harlan popped up [Also, after work tomorrow, come and apologize to Tamara. Otherwise, the entire bonus will go to her]
It was a threat. But I had no choice but to agree
I was simply too short on money.
The next day, neither Harlan nor Tamara showed up at the office. Regal Corporation was scheduled for a meeting at ten
Ar nine–thirty. I sent Harlan a message, asking when he would be back. But he didn’t reply
I didn’i dwell on it
After organizing the revised proposal. I headed toward the conference room.
Halfway there. I ran into Harlan :
His expression was grim. Beside him, his secretary was saying “Mr. Shannon, the representatives from Regal Corporation this time are Mr. Woodard and Mr. Lee. I’ve already booked the restaurant, and 11 send you the details on WhatsApp her
Harlan paused for a moment. “Ashton didnt comer
The sentry nodded. “Yes. Mr. Sharitaan?
Harlan glared at me, the sarcasm in his eyes growing even stronger.
- ed. “Charlene, why didn’t you get Ashton to come! Afraid I tell him about the dirty tricks you pulled
spilled the peanut milk 5
She
I found his accusation nearulous and replied coolly. “Harlan, whether you believe it or not, Tamara was the one who sp
lay the one who insisted on getting me food”
Harlan looked at the, his gaze icy Charlene, you honestly disgust me
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1 frowned slightly, and he continued, “Tamara was only trying to be nice, yet you slander her like this. She told me she bought you peanut milk because she wanted to help with your stomach issues. That was the only option available at the time.”
He paused, seemingly feeling sorry for Tamara. “She was extra careful carrying it back, afraid of spilling it. And yet, look at what
you
did.”
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