Billionaire's Match

Chapter 813

Charlotte trembled with anger. She loved this job, but with Khloe gone, staying here felt meaningless. Without another word, she ripped off her ID badge and flung it straight at Ethan.

"You don't need to fire me! I'll leave on my own. But Winnie was right. Ethan, calling you a dog would be an insult to dogs. You don't have a backbone; you're pathetic." Her words, sharp as knives, made a flicker of doubt cross Ethan's eyes. But just as quickly, he scoffed and laughed. The onlookers reacted immediately, shouting for security, trying to forcibly silence Winnie and Charlotte.

Ethan suddenly raised a hand.

"Who said I'm firing you? A little conflict between a boss and employees-does it really need this much drama?"

Silence fell. The crowd froze.

Charlotte blinked in surprise. Ethan glanced at Charlotte, casually wiped the corner of his mouth with his fingertip, and said, "You've hit, you've

he strode away. Once Ethan

console Winnie and Charlotte. Ethan had never been beloved in the company, but at least he hadn't previously shown this

felt the need to pretend. Charlotte didn't want to be a spectacle, so she took Winnie and left the office. Winnie, though surprised

only one

positioned herself against him; even if he knew what was happening, he likely

introduction from Khloe's friend Ralph, he was limited to collaborating with a small fledgling team. Perhaps the team members were top students from domestic and overseas universities, but Oscar didn't see potential-or perhaps he simply didn't want Michael back in

that very night, meeting Winnie to visit Oscar. Oscar had likely anticipated their arrival and instructed staff to close the gates.

leave-they waited silently outside the villa. Both kept their heads bowed; they knew exactly what Oscar expected. After a long

bone-chilling, but Michael's expression remained calm and composed,