Chapter 74
No.1
"Those documents had errors."
"Mistakes are information too." Her eyes were clear. "Others see my losses. I see growth."
Fetching bubble tea was nothing.
They wanted to see her break. She'd smile brighter instead.
......
The transfer order to the Entertainment Department arrived that afternoon.
Vincent Sullivan's interview was rescheduled for the next day.
No.2
The Financial Department's decision on Roxanne Luna came down simultaneously—immediate termination.
Even Melissa Lee and the editor-in-chief had bonuses docked.
The private group chat exploded.
[Same warning from Kingsley Group, such different outcomes!]
[Melissa got dragged into this over one photo!]
[Should've thought before deleting those pictures!]
......
No.3
Outcry for Roxanne rose in waves.
Until the Social Affairs Department editor suddenly spoke:
[Don't drag others into your mess. Know why Autumn Detail is off-limits?]
The group fell silent.
An anonymous message added: [Autumn Detail was co-founded by one of the Financial Department's original team. Media outlets signed NDAs.]
It was quickly deleted.
The Social Affairs editor continued: [The newbie saved you. Wait till Kingsley Group and Orange Media team up—you'll be blacklisted for life.]
No.4
Dead silence.
Social Affairs was Horizon Media's crown jewel.
Their reporters braved war zones and exposed corruption. To them, the Financial Department was just a bunch of sycophants.
"Finance has been controlled by the Lees for years," a veteran Social Affairs reporter spat, slamming his keyboard. "If only Autumn Detail's team were still here..."
"Shh—"
A collective sigh filled the office.
Everyone remembered that legendary team.
No.5
When would the king return?
Morning sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting dappled patterns across Evelyn Sinclair's skirt.
She had just stepped out of her apartment complex when she spotted the familiar black Bentley.
Nathan Carter stood beside the car, his professional smile in place. "Miss Sinclair, Kingsley Group wishes to address the photo incident with you."
The tinted windows revealed nothing.
But Evelyn knew Alexander Kingsley was inside.
She took a deep breath and walked straight to the car door.
No.6
If she couldn't avoid this confrontation, she might as well face it head-on.
The door opened, revealing Alexander's sharp profile.
Evelyn's fingers hesitated for a fraction of a second.
He'd lost weight.
His already angular jawline looked even more pronounced. Those phoenix eyes inherited from Eleanor Kingsley appeared sharper against his gaunt features.
Evelyn averted her gaze and slid into the seat without a word.
"Father assigned me to handle this," Alexander's voice came from beside her. "The person responsible for leaking the photos has been dealt with."
No.7
"Thank you." Her reply was curt and distant.
Silence filled the car.
Evelyn watched the scenery blur past the window, memories surfacing.
She used to chatter endlessly, terrified of awkward pauses. Now, she preferred the quiet.
"When do you get paid?"
Alexander's sudden question shattered the stillness.
Evelyn turned to see him holding out a black card.