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“You!” Dominic’s face turned red, clearly unable to handle my pushback, as it was so different from my usual silence.
Jenny’s eyes instantly welled up, and she stood shakily.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Pilkins. This is all my fault. I’m pregnant, and I should
learn
learn how to be well–connected from Ms. Hammond. I really envy how popular she is with the male colleagues…”
The moment she said “male colleagues,” Dominic’s already sour expression darkened further.
Clutching her stomach, she cried toward me.
“Since Ms. Hammond do This book had been added on your bookshelf. ave. After all, this project is hers. It’s only natural she doesn’t want to teach me.”
However, as soon as she took a step, she retched.
Dominic immediately shoved her back into the chair and started patting her back.
“Jenny, are you okay?”
“I’m fine, Mr. Pilkins. Maybe I really shouldn’t have come…”
“No. You did nothing wrong. Julia is the one at fault!”
Dominic turned to me, eyes full of disgust.
“She’s just an intern, and she’s pregnant, but she still volunteered to attend this dinner. That shows her drive. Haven’t we all been interns before?
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“When you get the project, hand it over to her. Consider it a kind gesture for someone who’s going through the pain of childbirth for you!”
I let out a cold laugh. “Oh? Did I ever ask her to do that for me? Isn’t it just the two of you–trash and tramp–who clicked right away?”
“Shut up!”
Dominic raised his hand and slapped me. My head snapped to the side, and I tasted blood in my mouth.
Seeing my messy hair fall down, Dominic looked at his hand in disbelief.
“Julia, I’m sorry. I was just too impulsive! Are you okay?”
As he spoke, he reached out to touch my face, but I turned away without a word. His hand froze mid–air.
Suddenly, a hearty laugh broke the heavy silence.
This book had been added on your bookshelf.
“Haha, sorry, Mr. Pilkins, I was delayed a bit. I’ll drink three glasses as an apology!”
Hearing the familiar voice, I turned my head in disbelief.
Turns out, the person backing this project was William Bollins, an old friend of my dad.
He clearly recognized me and said in surprise, “Julia? Why are you in Los Angeles? Weren’t you supposed to marry…”
“Mr. Bollins, let’s get straight to the point,” I cut him off.
At the same time, I was desperately giving him a look.
William was quick to catch on, and he nodded seriously.
“We’re not moving forward with this project.”
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“What?”
Two overlapping shouts rang out.
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William gave me a knowing look, then turned to call his assistant and left.
Dominic stared blankly as the project slipped away, fury burning in his
eyes.
“You know how important this project is to me. If I got it, my dad would finally pass the company to me!
“I worked my way up from nothing just for this moment. Weren’t we going to get married? Why can’t you support me like a good wife and help me make it happen?”
I folded my arms and sneered.
“Didn’t you want to train your intern? If she wants the project, let her fight for it herself. Here’s Mr. Bollins‘ number.”
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