Chapter 66
“It’s not urgent,” Alex said
Timmediately understood that those files weren’t important at all. Alex was using them as a way to teach Jolene a lesson.
There was a mischievous glint in his eyes. “She used her position to take advantage of you. I’m just using mine to do the same to her.”
considered the two choices Alex had laid out for me. “Can we extend the timeline a little?
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“Hastings Group doesn’t operate on whims,” Alex replied firmly
“And 1 1 make a mistake?” I asked, my voice faltering.
“Then you’ll get a pay cut”
I nearly choked. “What if I mess up at the gala
“As long as you keep your mouth shut, there shouldn’t be any issues,” Alex sald, eyeing me carefully. Then, he added with a faint smirk, “If you do mess up, the same rule applies. You get a percut”
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and gritted my teeth.
Alex could buy a car with the loose change in his pocket, yet he wouldn’t hesitate to dock my meager intern salary.
“So, have you decided? Alex asked, a hint of sent in his voice as he watched me straggle internally.
“To to the gala,” I said begrudgingly
“Good Hene, talor this necklace. For a business gala, you’ll need the right accessories to look the part,” he said as he took out a small box from the drawer.
I opened the box and froze side was a stunning necklace made of 11 blue gemstones, each the size of my finger The gems were flawless, their cuts elegant and precise. They were surrounded by delicate diamonds that sparkled Eke stars.
I frowned as 1 head up the necklace “This looks familiar.”
“Fanar? A lot of high–end jewelry looks similar. This is from one of our company’s brands. It’s part of their new collection.” Alex glanced up briefly from the document he was signing
Nodding. I carefully placed the necklace back in its box. I didn’t think too much about it and wore it on the night of the gala
The gala was nothing like the last one.
The
previous event had been modest in scale. On the contrary, the hosts for this one had booked an entire boxury hotel. It was a place so grand it resembled a royal palace.
I struggled to mask my astonishment as I stood at the door
I couldn’t care less about the grandness of the venue, but if 1 failed to performs, the threat to my salary was very real Shaking off my curiosity, 1 focused on staying composed.
Alex seemed to be satisfied with my performance. He was dressed impeccably as always. His white shirt and tailored black suit made him poze with sophistication. The outfit, no doubt outrageously expensive, only brightened Els commanding presence,
He ended his arm toward me, and thooked my hand around it
“Tonight’s gown was even more extravagant than the last one. It fit me perfectly, as though it had been custom–made, accentuating my every curve. The velvet fabric and billowing skirt pored flawlessly with the gemstone necklace at may neck.
The rapered ghead was from a renowned brand and reportedly co
cost as much as an apartment i shone under the lights but struggled to move gracefully.
Alex noticed chestation and, to my surprise, reached out to lift part of my skin to lighten the load.
I stared at bott, taktirk
“What?” Alex asked fa
ment like this, everyone—no matter my rivals or allies is watching. I’d rather not gain a reputation for being Inattentive to my partner.”
