“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 know that? You’re not the CEO of the Larson Group.” Janet knew that Ethan was just trying to comfort her, and he was successful. The corners of her lips still lifted ever so slightly. She felt much

“Let go of me first. I have to go now. I can’t

cap over his eyes and stole

What on earth was he waiting

security guards swarmed

where you’re standing? This is the Larson Group’s premise!” the leader

glared at the security guards and shouted. “Janet is an employee here and she owes us

in a dignified manner. “I don’t give a damn who owes you money. You can’t make a fuss here. If you

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