Let Me Stay The Night

“I’m sorry, Mr. Hadley. It’s all my fault. I was blinded by jealousy and had evil thoughts. Please forgive me just this once-”

Before Suzanne could finish her sentence, the conference room door was pushed open.

“We are the police. You’re suspected of intentionally damaging the interests of Hadley Corporation. Please come with us to assist in the investigation.”

No matter how Suzanne pleaded, Nathaniel stood rooted to the spot expressionlessly like a perfectly sculpted ice statue, unmoved by her outburst.

Sadly, among the executives present, no one dared to intercede for her.

“The meeting is adjourned.”

With that. Nathaniel rose to his feet, held Christina’s hand, and made his way out of the room.

The entire office plunged into silence as soon as the door was shut.

“How did you manage to get that video?” Christina asked curiously.

Did he know beforehand that I have made a mistake? That’s why he did all this to help me? If that’s the case, Nathaniel is more ruthless than Suzanne.

“It was given to me by the peeps from the advertising company because they’re worried about offending Hadley Corporation.”

Nathaniel looked down and was met by the woman’s dubious gaze. “The company works with them on a dozen projects throughout the year. Stepping on my toes will mean burning their own bridges.”

His explanation seemed reasonable and logical. Clearly, nobody would want to spoil the ship for a ha’porth of tar.

Christina nodded. In retrospect, she was still a touch fearful upon recalling what happened earlier.

“Don’t overthink things. It’s not your fault. Anyone who notices an error on the document shouldn’t ignore it.” Nathaniel massaged her forehead gently.

“I should bear half the responsibility for this matter, so please don’t hold her accountable.” Christina grabbed his hand instinctively as she spoke, her eyes gleaming.

“I can’t let this slide. At most, I’ll forgive her and reduce her punishment, but she should be removed from her position,” said Nathaniel.

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glass of fruit wine for Christina. “This has very low alcohol content, so it

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wafted through the air as she felt weet taste of escrose

lazy kitten. Her slightly dued face was charming and

when he saw her smile

the door

like a green-eyed monster. “Sorry,

her gaze and continued. The company’s senior executive called me today and told me that

man’s icy cold countenance. “They said that Mr. Hadley’s

allowed her to

heart clenched when she heard

not want Madison to stay by Nathaniel’s side, but the final decision was for Nathaniel to make.

Hadley, may I speak with Mr. Hadley

in the company knew that Madison had feelings for Nathaniel. Needless to say, she probably wanted

and was about to head out, someone grasped her wrist tightly all of a

don’t have to excuse yourself. There’s nothing you can’t hear.” Nathaniel held her in a vice-like grip. As he spoke, a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He had no

made Madison feel as though she had been stabbed in

I’ve been working alongside you for more than a decade, and I really want to continue

decade flew by in the blink of an eye. Images of the past began to emerge in her mind. Madison still remembered how nervous she was when she first became his assistant, and how she grew to be more composed and unflinching

his tablet and clicked on the results page

hard and contributed to the company all these years, even though you haven’t performed any meritorious deeds. Thus, the company has decided not to hold you legally responsible for leaking trade secrets. Nonetheless,

all of Madison’s hopes and dreams. “Is

reasonable dismissal compensation

was about to break apart with crimson blood dripping profusely. After all, she had spent so much time at the company. It was ten years

anger filled Madison’s eyes. She wanted to get

that Madison looked so pathetic and pitiful at