Upon seeing the ridiculous comments that popped up in support of Tina’s false sob story as well as the wretched girl’s triumphant smirk, Sonia clenched her fist and slammed it on the desk in blatant fury. The loud bang that followed echoed around the room, sending ripples across the stifling silence.
Toby instantly reached for her wrist and lifted her hand for inspection.
“What are you doing?” Sonia pulled away and shot him a wary look.
When he saw how defensive she was of him, he was a little hurt. As he lowered his gaze, he answered quietly, “I only wanted to see whether you bruised your hand or something.”
She turned away from him and muttered, “Please, it’s not as if I was jackhammering the desk. There’s no bruise at all.”
He hummed in response. “Glad you’re okay and all, but the next time you’re angry, try not to beat up sturdy inanimate objects. You’ll only end up hurting yourself.”
“I know. There’s no need to nag,” she grumbled after briefly pursing her lips.
Toby drew his hand back and he was about to say something when the office door swung open from the outside.
The next second, Asher stormed into the room like an angry bull as he thundered, “What is this news about you delisting, Sonia?”
He was staring daggers at Sonia while completely ignoring Toby, who stood mutely next to her as he watched the exchange.
Sonia, on the other hand, switched off Tina’s blood-boiling livestream. Since Tina had already told—or more accurately, lied to—the viewers about how and why Sonia had caused her such misfortune, there was no need to watch the rest of the livestream anymore. It wasn’t like the content would favor Sonia anyway.
Sonia released her mouse and coldly looked up at Asher. “That’s right. I’m sure Miss Daphne has already given you all the details.”
Asher was furious as he struck the desk. “How dare you pull something off like this without any permission!”
rose from her seat and glowered at the man while being
Toby stood quietly next to Sonia and admiration flashed in his dark orbs when he saw
snapped, “Yes, you may be the biggest shareholder in Paradigm Co., but
arms, looking high and mighty as she countered, “You know, President Dafoe, you should be grateful that you’re a senior in Paradigm Co., which is why half the company is in favor of you. Otherwise, I’d have taken back whatever authority you have right now by calling a shareholders’ meeting.
in the company, but she could not rally support among the other directors and she dared not speak out against Asher either. She feared that he might storm out of Paradigm Co. and take all his supporters with him, which
get any new blood to replace his supporters. After having considered this, she
knew of her concerns, which was why he had little to no regard for her even when
ease, is that right?” He guffawed like he had just heard the world’s biggest joke. “Sonia, are you sure that’s the wise thing to do? If I walk, who is to say that half of the company
nails into her palms and she was about to retort when a man’s cold voice asked intimidatingly,
gaped at Toby
between me and Vice President Reed. Why don’t you keep quiet as an assistant and—President Fuller?” His voice raised by an octave when he finally registered Toby’s presence
he barged in earlier, he was in such a rush to confront her that he didn’t
he certainly didn’t expect the assistant to actually be Toby—otherwise known as the
blinked at Toby and stammered, “P-President Fuller, what brings you here?” Then, he gestured lamely between Toby and Sonia as he
that we are collaborating on the project for alternative
because he was worried about Sonia, who would undoubtedly be unhappy
that he lied, she did not expose him. He can do whatever
see,” Asher said, clearly
in the business world knew that he did not
course he wouldn’t come here just to see her on purpose, Asher berated himself. “President Fuller, did you hear what Sonia and
pest and continued coldly, “If you want to
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