Chapter 5
Gavin ignored Pierce’s greeting and walked directly to Thalia, nodding slightly: “Miss Thalia, we just detected an abnormal signal from your phone.“]
Thalia nodded, handing him the phone.[]
“Yes, it was dropped.“[]
Gavin took the phone and examined it carefully, his expression becoming grave: “The damage is severe. Just the repair and replacement parts will cost an estimated seventy million.“[]
His voice wasn’t loud, but it struck everyone’s heart like a heavy hammer.[]
Leah’s face instantly turned pale, her lips trembling: “No… impossible! What phone costs that much to repair?“[]
“This is a globally limited custom model, equipped with military–grade chips and encryption technology far beyond ordinary flagship phones. Its market value exceeds one hundred million, and money can’t even buy it.“[]
Gavin glanced at her coldly, taking out a document from his briefcase.[]
“Miss Thalia, here is the phone’s authentication report and purchase contract. Do you need me to read it aloud?“[]
Thalia waved her hand.[]
“No need, I believe everyone here heard clearly enough.“[]
The conference room fell completely silent.[]
The CFO’s glasses slipped to the tip of his nose, forgotten.]]
The marketing director’s mouth hung open like an oxygen–starved fish.]
And Leah completely collapsed into her chair, cold sweat dripping from her forehead.[]
Pierce finally came to his senses.]
“Thalia, who… who exactly are you?“[]
Thalia didn’t answer him directly but looked at Leah.[]
“Leah, now, shouldn’t we discuss compensation?“[]
Leah jumped up, screaming hysterically: “You’re all conspiring to trick me! This phone can’t be worth one hundred million!“]
Gavin frowned and made a subtle gesture to the bodyguards behind him.[]
Two men immediately stepped forward, restraining Leah from both sides.
“Miss Leah, if you question us, you can pursue legal action anytime.“[]
Gavin’s voice carried no emotion.[]
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My Ex Fired Me for Her? I Bought His Empire and Fired Them.
Chapter S
“The legal team of 3,865 people from the highest government levels will ensure this matter is thoroughly handled.“[]
Leah’s face gradually turned pale, large beads of sweat rolling down her forehead.]
Leah was just a small assistant. Even counting the entire Blake Group, they couldn’t even cover half the compensation.[]
Her voice trembling, she shouted: “Pierce… Pierce, save me!“]]
Pierce took a deep breath, stepped forward to block Leah, his tone recovering its usual calm: “Mr. Gavin, there might be some misunderstanding here. I’ll take responsibility for Leah’s compensation.“]
Gavin didn’t respond immediately but turned his gaze to Thalia.]
Thalia nodded slightly, and only then did he put away the documents and say to Pierce: “Since Pierce has spoken, I’ll give you three days to handle this.”
With that, he left with the bodyguards.
The conference room door closed softly, yet it struck everyone’s heart like thunder.]]
Thalia’s gaze swept over Pierce and Leah, her lips curving slightly: “Suddenly having a hundred million expense–doesn’t Pierce need board approval?“]
Before Pierce could speak, Leah suddenly poked her head out from behind him, the fear on her face replaced by triumphant smugness.
“Thalia, did you forget?“]
“You’ve been fired! Company matters have nothing to do with you!“]
Leah’s words were like a fuse, reigniting the conference room atmosphere.]
Other executives exchanged glances, observing cautiously.
Someone whispered: “Right, Thalia is no longer a company employee.“]
“Who do you think you are, still telling Pierce what to do?”
“Exactly!”
