Chapter 34
Chapter 34
Melissa clenched her fists, barely holding herself together. “Hannah, what the hell is your problem! Why are you sabotaging my job opportunities!”
Hannah tilted her head innocently, her expression feigning surprise. “Sabotaging‘ Melissa, come on. We’re old classmates! I’d never do that. If you’re struggling to get hired, maybe that’s on you, not me.”
Melissa’s patience snapped. “Ethereal Studio had already agreed to hire me, and then they suddenly backed out. Don’t stand there and tell me that wasn’t your doing!”
Hannah tapped her chin as if deep in thought, then smirked. “Oh, Ethereal Studio? Yeah, I know their boss pretty well. Funny thing I might’ve mentioned to him in passing that we went to school together. Guess he decided to take special care of you
“Maybe he turned you down because he thought you’d find the job too stressful. Hilarious, isn’t it?”
Melissa’s blood boiled. Her nails dug into her palms as she glared at the smug woman in front of her, wishing she could wipe that grin off her face.
Hannah, clearly enjoying herself, pressed on. “Tell you what, since you’re so desperate, Ill do you a favor. I’ll call Zhihua right now and see if they still need someone to scrub their floors. Aren’t 1 the best friend ever!”
Melissa’s voice was cold, each word sharp. “Is petty sabotage the only skill you have?”
Hannah raised her chin, her smirk widening. “Well, you’ve got to be good at it to pull it off, don’t you‘ Like making sure you can’t get a foothold in this industry. And honestly, what can you do about it?”
Melissa met her gaze without fching. “You don’t control every design company in Silou. I’ll find a way.”
Hannah’s laugh was loud and cutting. “Melissa, I tried to be nice because we’re old friends, but then you had the audacity to take that house dispute to court? Let me make this crystal clear: the Wallakers have plenty of houses, but this one!
“I’ve decided it’s mine, And now, I’m going to make sure you regret crossing me. You? You’re not even worth the fight.”
Melissa’s voice was steady, but her eyes burned with defiance. “And I make this clear–I’m not backing down. I’ll fight this case to the very end”
Hannah’s smile turned icy “Go ahead, then. Knock yourself out. But just so you know, the Wallaker family’s already spoken to the court. Don’t think your little gift deed is going to save you. I’ll show you what real power looks like.”
For the first time, Melissa hessiated. Hannah’s confidence rattled her, and she couldn’t deny that the other woman had the resources to back up her
threats.
she’s really pulling strings behind the scenes, do I even have a chance she wondered.
Sensing the flicker of doubt in Melissa’s eyes, Hannah leaned in, twisting the knife deeper. You know, you had talent back in the day. Hell, I’d even pay good money to have you on my team. But three years out of the game! Please. You’re not even on the same level as my interns anymore. A designerf Don’t make me laughi
She sneered. “What were you doing during those three years, anyway? Living in some mountain village? Did your husband kick you out, and now you’re scrambling to make ends meet?”
As much as Melissa wanted to brush off Hannah’s cruel words, they cut deeper than she wanted to admit. Fashion was a ruthless industry. Three years out of the loop might as well have been a lifetime.
Hannah took a step closer, her voice dropping into a taunting whisper. “Face it, Melissa. You’re done. Forget about being a designer. Try cleaning Or, with your looks, maybe nightlife is more your speed. Bet you’d make good money
With a satisfied smirk, Hannah turned and sauntered away, her laughter echoing down the hallway. Melissa stood frozen, her fists clenched and her chest heaving with suppressed anger.
Not far away, Bradley stood in the shadows, watching the entire exchange. His sharp eyes lingered on Melissa’s trembling form, and a deep frown etched itself onto his face.
“Mr. Moore,” his assistant Ned Cole said in a low voice, should I intervene?”
to his
Bradley’s gaze lingered for another moment before he turned and strode toward the elevator. His tone was calm, but there was a cold edge to t words. “Is the contract from legal ready?”
Ned hurried after him “Yes, sir. It’s finalized.
As the elevator ascended in silence, Bradley’s voice cut through the quiet. “Terminate all business dealings with the Wallaber family. Effective Immediately.
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Ned hesitated, caught off guard by the sudden order, haut quickly nodded. “Understood. Mr. Moure”
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