Chapter 488
No.1
The Winslow mansion blazed with light.
"Perfect!" Mrs. Winslow slapped the armrest. "Let's see Alexander recover from this!"
Mr. Winslow swirled his wine glass, unable to hide his smirk. "Ten billion in losses will cripple Kingsley Group."
"Serves them right!" Mrs. Winslow turned to her daughter. "Isabella, this was all thanks to you."
Isabella smiled faintly, discreetly dialing William's number.
"William, stop now." She whispered. "Kingsley Group has lost enough."
A soft chuckle came through the phone. "Stop now? Isabella, the show's just beginning."
No.2
"But..." Isabella bit her lip. "I want to help Alexander one more time."
"Oh?" William's tone turned knowing. "The same method as seven years ago?"
"Yes." Isabella's voice turned sugary. "Exactly like before."
"Fine." William paused. "But I want that Butterfly Brooch."
Isabella tightened her grip on the phone. "Deal."
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Melissa's office door flew open.
No.3
"Evelyn Sinclair, how dare you show your face here?" She screeched. "Resign immediately!"
Evelyn stood calmly in the doorway.
"On what grounds?"
"For leaking trade secrets!" Melissa slammed her desk. "Horizon Media won't take the fall for you!"
Evelyn stepped forward slowly.
"Proof?"
Melissa sneered. "The entire finance world knows it was you!"
No.4
"So," Evelyn met her gaze, "you want me to confess falsely?"
"Quit while you're ahead." Melissa lowered her voice. "Or else..."
"Or else what?" Evelyn suddenly smiled. "Show me your best move, Director Lee?"
Melissa's face twisted.
She hadn't expected Evelyn to fight back at this stage.
"Fine. Very well." Melissa ground out. "We'll see who has the last laugh."
Evelyn turned to leave, her spine straight.
No.5
She knew the real storm was only beginning.
"What if I refuse to resign?"
Evelyn Sinclair lifted her gaze, her eyes calm.
Melissa Lee scoffed. "What? Waiting for Horizon to sue you?"
She took a step forward, looking down at Evelyn with disdain. "Leaving now saves you the embarrassment. If the company fires you, it'll be humiliating."
Evelyn shook her head slightly.
"Supervisor, I'm curious. Why does the company always condemn me without investigation whenever something happens?"
No.6
She paused, a faint smile touching her lips. "Didn't you learn your lesson last time?"
Melissa's face darkened instantly.
The incident at the film studio remained her greatest shame.
"That was just luck!" she hissed through gritted teeth. "What about this time? Can you magically produce coffee beans or repay billions?"
"You're not even worth that much!"
Evelyn regarded her quietly.
"Supervisor, if you can't even handle me, where do you find the courage to go against Alexander Kingsley and the Kingsley Group?"
No.7
Her tone was sincere. "If you've invested in coffee bean futures, it's not too late to sell now."
Melissa laughed as if she'd heard the most ridiculous joke.
"Evelyn, have you lost your mind?"
She slammed her hand on the desk. "Submit your resignation by tomorrow, or expect a cease and desist letter!"
Evelyn turned and walked away.
Behind her, Melissa's triumphant laughter echoed.
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