Chapter 43
Isaid helplessly, “But Lila, Thave a very complicated relationship with Alex I don’t want anyone to think that I got in because of my connections.”
Lib said, “You’re being too immature. These days, having connections is a skill in itself.”
She continued, “If Mr. Hastings publicly announces your identity, you’ll be accused of using your connections no matter which company you join. So, isn’t it better to just go to Hastings Group? At least you’ll have Mr. Hastings to back you up, and people wouldn’t date to gossipso recklessly.”
thought about it and had to admit that tila had a point
“Besides, I know how capable you are. Even if you do make it to Hastings Group with your connections, you can still prove your worth and make everyone else see you in a new light.” Liladel
After being criticized by Alex during the day, Lila’s comfort and encouragement filled ine with renewed confidence.
“Lila, I’m so glad to have you. No matter what happens, you’re always able to help me find my confidence again,” I said.
Lila covered my eyes with her hand and said, “So, there’s nothing worth losing sleep over det some rest. We can deal with these concerns tomorrow. Sleep is the most important
A few dins later, I was woken up early in the morning by the sound of my phone ringing
macking it up, I couldn’t help but be amazed Julian sure had a lot of phone numbers, Every time I blocked one, he would just pull our another. My irritation at him soated to its peak considering how early he was disturbing my sleep
That is ? I snapped
“Serena, can we meer? 1 need your help” Julian’s anxious voice could be heard.
I thought about it and couldn’t figure out why julian would need my help
“I can’t help you at all Go find someone else,” I said as I rolled in my bed.
*Serena, 1 promise this will be the last time. If you don’t come, then I’ll wait for you at your dormitory, Julian pleaded.
Remembering the last time he made a some outside my dormitory to beg for forgiveness, I thought about it and decided to meet him in the end. As much as I didn’t want to do it, I had no desire to make the headlines on campus once again.
arrived at the start with a hat and a mask. After all, I wasn’t just any student on campus lately, I had become a bit of a celebrity.
Fame was daunting, and I didn’t want to attract any unnecessary attention.
“What do you want? I acked the moment I sat down.
I wanted to end this quickly and avoid wasting time with pulian.
“Serena, you’ve got to help me.” Julian looked up at me. Only then did I notice how different he looked today
His eyes were completely bloodshot. He looked like he hadn’t slept for days
What happened?” [frowned
Julian said with some hatred in his voice, “It’s Alex. To get back at me for you, he’s deliberately targeting Blake Group, Just yesterday, we received a lot of notifications from our partners saying they won’t be working with us anymore.”
Drowned ewTI INDIT.
Adies a long slette. I suddenly laughed.
Juben‘ Lexpension changed. “What are you laughing at? Serra, are you not willing to help me?
I shook my head as continued to laugh “I think you’ve got the wrong person. “
“What do you meat? be asked in contin
Texplater, “it might past Le colucidence Or maybe your family offended Alex in some way But whatever the reason is, it’s definitely not because of me.”
