Chapter 7
Leah was stunned by this stern rebuke. She collapsed to the floor, lips trembling, unable to say a word.[]
Mr. Blake Sr. took a deep breath, turned to look at Pierce, his eyes full of disappointment: “Pierce, do you know who she is?“[]
“I didn’t tell you the truth initially because I didn’t want to burden you.“[]
So I planned to reveal it after the engagement.“[]
“But you actually… sigh…“[]
Pierce’s fingertips trembled slightly. He opened his mouth but couldn’t make a sound.[]
I stood up, straightened my coffee–stained dress, and spoke flatly: “Mr. Blake Sr., don’t make things difficult for him.”
“Since Blake Group doesn’t welcome me, I’ll leave.”
With that, I walked toward the door.
“Walt!” Pierce’s father hurriedly blocked me, his tone almost pleading, “Serena, this is the Blake family’s
I stopped and glanced back at Pierce.
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His face was pale, his eyes full of shock and confusion.[]
“A chance?” I laughed lightly, “Uncle, do you think Blake Group still has the qualifications to discuss chances with me?
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As soon as I finished speaking, the conference room’s projection screen suddenly lit up, displaying
[BREAKING! Blake Group stock plummets 30%, market value evaporates nearly ten billion!]]]
The executives gasped, some even collapsing into their chairs in shock.
Pierce suddenly looked up at the screen, his pupils contracting.
I slowly took out another phone and dialed: “You can stop now.”
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A minute later, the stock price curve on the screen suddenly stopped falling and began to slowly rise.[]
The conference room fell into deep silence, everyone’s eyes focused on me.[]
As if looking at a monster.[]
Pierce’s father took a deep breath, suddenly turned around, and slapped Leah![]
“You useless thing! Kneel down!“]
“Apologize to Miss Stone!”
Leah spun around twice from the slap, her teeth loosened, and blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.]
Sexing Leah’s pitiful state, Pierce rushed forward, his hands trembling as he helped her up.
“Dad, let’s talk calmly. Why did you hit her?“]
I watched this scene with cold amusement]
Pierce’s originally handsome face was now flushed red with anger
Chapter 7
His protective posture toward Leah reminded me of how he had countless times refused my invitations for this woman.[]
“Forget it.“]
I slowly adjusted my sleeves.[]
“Since Pierce is determined to protect her, I don’t need your apology.”
Pierce’s father’s face turned grim. Without a word, he slapped Leah again.]
This time, Leah fell directly to her knees, the sound of her knees hitting the floor making everyone present shrink back.[]
“Pierce! Move aside!” Pierce’s father roared, “Do you realize who you’re protecting? Do you know what kind of person you’ve offended?“]
Pierce stubbornly stood his ground, spreading his arms wide, firmly protecting Leah.[]
“No matter who she is, no one has the right to bully Leah like this!“[]
Pierce turned to glare at me, his eyes burning with anger.
“Serena, do you think just because you have some background, you can humiliate people like this? Shameless! Despicable!“]
Eyes in the conference room turned to me again.]
On the projection screen, Blake Group’s stock price curve was still fluctuating slightly, reminding everyone of what had just happened.[]
I walked up to Pierce.
The faint scent of his cologne filled my nostrils–it was the one Leah had given him. I remembered.]
Three months ago, on his birthday, I had given Pierce a watch worth ten million.[]
After politely thanking me, he never wore it again.[]
But the cheap cologne Leah gave him, he used every day.
