After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 181

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?

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!"

she hurriedly hung

initially thought Aveline had fallen out

*IS BORRIS

that Desmond would surely punish her, but instead, she was the one

the boss still

did Desmond previously inform her to withdraw Aveline from the Brighton Enterprises

but now knew one thing for sure: she

Aveline with a half-smile. "Are you planning

replied, "I haven't planned to resign yet, but when

"I like

met hers, sparkling with warmth

any other girl, she would have

thought again of Sophia's kidnapping and didn't notice

a sense

she

was on

Lucas?

would she think about someone like

a surge of annoyance

arrive.

her thoughts and picked up her fork to eat, only to notice Russell staring

paused. "Russ, what's