Captivation: Want Nothing But You

The veins on Victor's temples bulged in rage.An explosively ice-cold glint appeared in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and slowly said, "I should thank you? Rachel, what the hell are you talking about?"

"Have you forgotten already? You promised me three conditions, the third one is to fire Alice.She just got exposed to all and sundry as a loose woman having an affair with a married man.Not only was the chaotic confrontation here streamed live, but the affair has become a trending topic of multiple social media platforms; this much negative exposure must be damaging for the Sullivan Group's image, right? This is a good enough reason to fire her.If you fire Alice now—without trying to make any public relations cover for her—then the public, including social media users, will consider the Sullivan Group a reliable company with zero tolerance for immoral employees,"

Rachel replied matter-of-factly.Her words were reasonable, and most would applaud her train of thought.

Victor would have applauded, too, and praised her for her astute take on the matter if he didn't already know what she was up to.

"The mistress working for the Sullivan Group?"

"The mistress was slapped by the legal wife?"

"Alice Jenkins?"

Although topics about the matter had already been removed from social media platforms 'trending lists, comment sections in media websites, gossip blogs, and social media accounts were still abuzz with talk about the scandal.

It wasn't long before these topics made their way back to the top of many trending lists, and this time, nothing could be done to remove them.

Sullivan Group's employees probably knew nothing of Alice's background, but Apliaria's upper-class ladies definitely knew who Alice and Caroline were.

And, they looked down on both of them.

That it was common for men from wealthy families to keep mistresses or bear illegitimate children did not change their opinion of the two.Most people didn't dare to make their dislike known to the public, though, as it was akin to airing their dirty linen in public, while others simply turned a blind eye.

However, Alice and Caroline were too brazen in their affairs, so people loathed them.

Rachel was notorious, too, but people still couldn't deny the fact that she was a legitimate daughter of the Bennet family.

Therefore, she was nobler than Alice and Caroline, both of whom were experts in destroying people's families.

This scandal, part of which was caught on tape, had gone viral on the Internet, and people saw Alice for who she really was.

Her image of virtue and innocence, which she had worked hard and spent years to maintain, had been destroyed.

The chaotic scenes in the office had gone on for some time.

Julia had gone to town on Alice, beating her black and blue.

Finally, the police arrived and quickly mediated, and Alice was let go.

Julia grabbed Wilson's ear and dragged him out of the office and back

Alice was a mess.

covered in bruises, and her limited

was on the verge of collapse.  Caroline arrived a short while later, looking

covered her with a

the moment she arrived

Sullivan Group's personnel department informing her she had

"Ah, ah, ah…"

out as her teary eyes reddened with anger.Suddenly, she smashed her phone against the wall in a fury.Tears welled up in her eyes as she trembled.Seeing Alice on the verge of a breakdown, Caroline walked over and

down.Don't hurt yourself!" she

can I calm down? Tell me how I can calm

streamed down her

Group and how long I toiled before I could become the manager of the public relations department.I had to work really hard before I could

her hands and encouraged

matter that the Sullivan Group won't rehire you.There are many other companies you can choose to work for.When

don't

yelled, shaking

that they'll never rehire me! Do you know what that means?" she

fists and tearily muttered, "Other companies will never employ anyone the

in disbelief, "How could that be? Alice, you graduated from our countries best university-in flying colors,

the Sullivan Group.I don't want to leave the Sullivan Group! Mom! Once I leave, I

her

see

to bear this

Was

"Alice…" she murmured helplessly.

dad for

the Sullivan Group! How could you and I face those upper-class ladies if I lose my job? Mom, think about

asking

the days Elisa

kind to her and her daughter on the

clever, so she easily saw through

was why she eagerly wanted Alice

Alice's words had a

will tell your father when he

Bennet family a