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It was really Cate.
This was out of her expectations.
What was the problem? She had already hypnotized Shaun to despise Cate.
It must be Cate who refuses to stop seducing him.
That b*tch!
…
8:30 a.m.
Cate walked into the company to find Director Irvine, Director Williams, and the other members of the board waiting for her. General Manager Wolfe looked impatient while standing by the side.
“You’re all early today.”
Director Irvine said after she sat down at her desk, “Do you think we can still sleep well? Three major construction companies that have collaborated with us for many years suddenly canceled their partnerships overnight. More than ten of our construction sites across the world simply can’t continue working today. Chairwoman Cox, you sounded as if you were really close with President Lyons the other day yet why is it that suddenly, no one wants to collaborate with you?”
“I bet it’s because she offended Miss Neeson yesterday,” Director Williams said angrily, “Those construction companies only worked with us out of respect for Miss Neeson and President Lyons. They must’ve heard something was wrong.”
“What should we do? The company has lost over ten million dollars after the construction sites had to stop work for the day,” Director Woofe said anxiously.
“That’s not our biggest problem. The issue is that they want to stop collaborating with us.” Director Irvine appeared flustered.
“We can always collaborate with other partners,” Cate replied.
“What do you know?” Director Irvine said impatiently, “The clients only bought these properties because of the construction companies’ good reputation. They’re the best ones in this country. The clients purchased these properties from us because they trust them. They’ll certainly throw a fit if the companies are replaced. Our corporation’s reputation will suffer when that happens.”
“That’s right. The only solution now is to seek help from President Lyons or beg Miss Neeson for forgiveness.”
Director Williams said, “You have to sort out this problem you created. Don’t get us board members involved.”
“Don’t blame us for replacing you if you don’t sort this out,” Director Irvine chimed in. “You can’t get upset at us. We’re only thinking of the corporation’s benefits. A good chairwoman wouldn’t get in the way of the corporation’s growth.”
Cate only looked at them calmly. “Did I say I couldn’t handle this?”
“Are you sure you can?” Director Irvine did not sound convinced.
Director Williams hesitated before saying, “Perhaps there’s a chance. President Lyons sounds like he still cares about Chairwoman Cox.”
“I hope you’re not making empty promises,” Director Woofe said in a strange tone. “The construction sites can only stop working for three days at most.”
“Sure.” Cate nodded.
“Then we’ll give you a chance. If the construction companies don’t resume working after three days, then we’ll replace you as the corporation’s chairperson.”
After sending away the board members, General Manager Wolfe could not help but ask worriedly, “Chairwoman Cox, are you really able to handle this? It’s really serious this time.”
“Get back to work. I’ll take care of this.”
Cate opened her laptop. Harvey looked strangely at his boss who seemed unusually confident this time around.
Soon, everyone heard the news of Australia’s three largest construction companies cancelling their collaboration with Hudson Corporation. The next day, the corporation’s shares dropped by eight points.
That afternoon, Cate was having lunch in the canteen when Shaun called. The man’s tone reeked of arrogance. “Beg me. I’ll sort out the matter with the construction companies for you if you agree to divorce me.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll sort it out myself.”
She flatly rejected him.
A cold smile spread across his face. “You’ll sort it out by calling the presidents of those companies and using dishonorable means?”
The woman laughed. “You’re really going all out just to divorce me. You must’ve been busy changing their minds.”
“You brought this upon yourself.” His tone was unfriendly. “I wouldn’t have gone this far if you hadn’t been so rude to Sarah and kept entertaining those fond dreams of yours. I suggest you sign the papers soon for peace of mind or I won’t mind taking my time to keep playing this game with you.”
“It seems like your pretentious girlfriend has been busy complaining,” she replied nonchalantly. “You can keep playing all you want.”
Her nonchalant tone made him so furious that he almost threw his phone across the room.
Sure, she could be stubborn and smug all she wanted now. He could not wait to see the remorse on her face in three days.
…
4:30 p.m.
Cate noticed Manager Howard from the Marketing Department currying favors with Sarah when she stepped out of the elevator.
Sarah quickly said when she approached, “Cate, don’t misunderstand. Manager Howard and I are only discussing work.”
Manager Howard raised her eyebrows. “Miss Neeson, you don’t have to explain yourself. Besides, today might be Chairwoman Cox’ last day at this corporation.”
Cate threw an indifferent glance at the manager.
Her confidence and domineering presence filled the room. The manager felt anxious for a quick second before appearing nonchalant. Anyone could fake it until they made it.
“Cate, they’re just chatting with me. You shouldn’t make things difficult for them just because you hold a grudge against me.” Sarah positioned herself in front of the manager. She was implying that Cate would be correcting private wrongs at work if she fired Manager Howard.
“What are you still doing here?” Cate replied flatly, “You can’t live a day without coming to put on a show in front of me, huh?”
“I… I wasn’t.” Sarah suddenly appeared aggrieved as if she was about to cry. “I forgot to pass some documents to Manager Howard when I left yesterday. That’s why I’m here today.”
“Manager Howard, go back to work after getting the documents. It’s still working hours. I don’t care if you want to chat after hours.”
She could not be bothered to deal with these people and turned around with the intention to leave. Unexpectedly, Sarah suddenly leaned forward to bump into her shoulders.
Immediately, Sarah staggered a few steps backward and fell to the ground.
“Sarah.”
A tall shadow rushed over to help the woman back on her feet.
Cate understood everything within seconds.
She was grossed out by this overly fake performance.
“Shaunic, I didn’t know you’re here,” Sarah said immediately, “Don’t misunderstand. Cate didn’t do this on purpose.”
“Stop standing up for her. I saw with my own eyes that she deliberately bumped into you.” He glared murderously at Cate. “You haven’t changed a bit after three years. You’re still as cruel as before. Hurry up and apologize.”
“…”
Cate was speechless.
Hang on, was she not the one who had gotten bullied three years ago? How did she become the cruel one now?
There was nothing else she could say.
However, she had experienced incidents like this far too many times for her to be furious over it again.
“Shaun, have you heard of something called surveillance cameras? Can you check who’s at fault first before making accusations?” Cate said calmly.
Sarah appeared flustered but Shaun did not notice that at all. He had been glaring at Cate angrily the whole time. “Do you mean that I shouldn’t believe my own eyes but the surveillance cameras that show a different perspective from different angles?”
“…”
Cate rubbed her temples.
She really wished to yell at him and tell him that one could see things differently with one’s eyes from different angles as well.
She wondered if Sarah might have hypnotized him to become less intelligent back then too.
“Forget it, Shaunic. Leave it be. Let’s go,” Sarah begged while tugging at the man’s arm.