Chapter 1737
No.1
Julian's expression softened when he turned back to Evelyn.
"Mr. Sullivan requested you specifically for the interview. Will you go?"
The blatant favoritism made Melissa's tears spill over.
Evelyn answered calmly, "If the company needs me, I'll oblige."
"Hypocrite!" Melissa exploded. "Why didn't you answer your phone earlier? You did this on purpose!"
Evelyn remained unruffled. "I was busy finding Manager Lee's stockings. No stockings, no proofreading—as you know."
"You—" Melissa slammed her hands on the desk.
No.2
"Then I won't go." Evelyn surrendered smoothly.
Julian immediately backed her. "Her choice."
Panic flashed across Victoria's face.
Would all blame fall on her now?
She glared daggers at Melissa, the silent threat unmistakable.
Melissa suddenly grasped the gravity of her situation.
Swallowing her pride, she forced conciliation. "Evelyn, I was too harsh earlier—"
No.3
"You do need her," Julian mocked. "As your personal servant."
The department held its collective breath.
The Financial Department's reigning queen now groveled. "I abused my position..."
"Specifically?" Julian pressed.
Melissa's tears fell freely.
The realization struck her—this entire humiliation was Julian's revenge for Evelyn.
And she was the sacrificial lamb on this altar of public shaming.
No.4
Melissa Lee had never humbled herself like this in her entire life.
Her head hung low, nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain.
Melissa trembled violently.
She finally understood - Evelyn's seemingly docile behavior had all been an act.
"I'm sorry..." Melissa's voice choked with tears. "Evelyn, I mishandled things..."
"And?" Julian cut her off sharply, his gaze piercing.
Melissa bit through her lip.
No.5
The metallic tang of blood filled her mouth as she forced out the humiliating words: "I'll immediately request your transfer back to Entertainment."
The office fell deathly silent.
Everyone held their breath.
Julian turned to Evelyn, his tone softening abruptly. "Do you still want Vincent Sullivan's interview?"
Evelyn nodded obediently. "I'll follow your arrangements."
This meek demeanor was a far cry from her helpless victim act in Finance.
The realization hit Melissa - Evelyn had been playing the fool to catch the tiger!
No.6
"Good." Julian's lips curved slightly. "Finish the handover here first."
Evelyn hesitated. "Then...will I still be penalized for today's proofreading errors?"
The air froze instantly.
Julian's expression darkened. "What errors?"
"It's just..." Evelyn glanced meaningfully at Melissa.
"Speak!" Julian barked.
Penelope Pope rose shakily to explain, her voice trembling like a leaf.
No.7
When Julian heard "thirty to fifty articles," he slammed the table and stood.
"Melissa Lee!" His voice burned with suppressed fury. "Were you treating her like livestock?"
Melissa kept her head bowed, tears splattering the floor.
Roxanne Luna suddenly interjected, "If she hadn't deleted those photos—"