Leaving Today 20

Chapter 20  0  D  0  “Yes, Boss!” Ethan jumped into action. The Shea Group’s year–end bonus wasn’t just some random holiday cash. It was calculated by the day, and all those days stacked up to nearly half a year’s pay. There was no way he could lose that bonus.  Olivia didn’t head back to the … Read more

Leaving Today 19

Chapter 19  After just a few steps, Olivia kicked Natalie right in the arm.  Natalie stumbled and fell into the snow. She howled, clutching her arm. Snow and twigs smeared her face with muddy slush, leaving her a complete mess.  “Next time, it’ll be your face,” Olivia threw out coldly, scooping Jenny into her arms … Read more

Leaving Today 18

Chapter 18  Chapter 18  D  D  D  “How dare you call her like that?” Jenny’s face darkened, her eyes turning frosty. “Yesterday, we only punished you slightly. Looks like we went too easy on you. It’s one thing to be useless, but you’re a terrible person too.”  Natalie, furious, clamped her hands around Jenny’s neck … Read more

Leaving Today 17

Chapter 17  Ethan waited outside the restroom for more than ten minutes, but Jenny still hadn’t come out. It was dead silent inside. He called out a few times, “Ms. Shea, you done yet? Ms. Shea?”  Receiving no response, Ethan waited another two minutes, but there was nothing. That was when he realized something was … Read more

Leaving Today 16

Chapter 16  Henry was anxious deep down, but he had to maintain his authority in front of Cheryl. If word got out, the Evans family would lose all face.  He nodded, saying, “Cheryl’s right. Our family still has some pull in Hillarica. No way we’re getting wiped out by the Shadow Syndicate. Nathan, you need … Read more

Leaving Today 15

Chapter 15  Olivia put her phone down, gazed at the sky, and murmured, “The Evans family has really crossed the line.”  News of the Evans family getting blacklisted spread through Hillarica like wildfire. All the major families in the city were gearing up to take them down. After crossing the Shadow Syndicate, the Evanses were … Read more

Leaving Today 14

Chapter 14  D  2  3  *Just hypertension?” Nina sounded bewildered. “But Dr. Evans said Grandma needed bypass surgery or she’d die. The cost is 600 thousand dollars. We sold our house and managed to gather 450 thousand, but still owe the bank 150 thousand.”  Olivia frowned. For a regular family, 600 thousand dollars was a … Read more

Leaving Today 13

Chapter 13  The girl clutched Olivia’s hand like it was the only thing keeping her from drowning. Her pleading eyes burned with hope.  “Meet me here tomorrow at nine,” Olivia sighed, gently tucking a loose strand of hair behind the girl’s ear. “I’ll see what I can do for your grandma.”  “Thank you.” The girl’s … Read more

Leaving Today 12

Chapter 12  Jenny’s expression turned suddenly sweet as she tilted her head and batted her eyelashes. “Most importantly, I really like her. Could you marry her and make her stay with us? Pretty please?”  Andrew’s gaze drifted to the retreating figure disappearing through the building’s exit. His lips quirked in faint amusement. Jenny isn’t one … Read more

Leaving Today 11

Chapter 11  Olivia took one look at Elena’s pathetic state and didn’t bother wasting words. With a snap of her fingers, a squad of stone–faced bodyguards stormed in. “Take her away.”  Elena flailed like a wild animal, her face contorted with fury. “Get your hands off me.”  But resistance was useless. Within seconds, they had … Read more