“Let go of me. I have to explain myself, or else it’ll affect my work!” Janet struggled to shrug off Ethan’s grip, looking up at him helplessly.

Ethan sighed and pulled her to a corner. In a gentle voice, he said soothingly, “Now’s not the right time.”

Janet shook her head stubbornly. “This is different from what happened with Fiona. This is usury. If I don’t explain myself, it will prove that I’m guilty! Everyone who passes by will spread rumors about me all over the company!”

Janet sighed. Exhausted and defeated, her shoulders slumped. “The company’s board must’ve found out about it already. These people might even attract the media and mar the company’s reputation. The board will probably ask me to resign…”

“No, they won’t. The Larson Group is huge. The board has bigger fish to fry. Plus, you didn’t borrow the money. These scammers are just trying to stir up trouble for you. Come on. What are you afraid of?” Ethan squeezed her hand reassuringly.

You’re not the CEO of the Larson Group.” Janet knew that Ethan was just trying to comfort

of me first. I have to

of his cap over his eyes and stole a glance

at him, puzzled. What on earth

a group of armed security guards swarmed

Do you know where you’re standing? This is the

the banners glared at the security guards and shouted. “Janet is an employee here and she owes us three hundred thousand dollars! We’re just waiting for her here! Do you have a problem with that? We’re

up their electric batons and marched forward in a dignified manner. “I don’t give a damn who owes you money. You can’t make a fuss here. If you refuse, we’ll be forced to remove you from

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