Chapter 13
Sophia stared at Mason in disbelief.
“Mason, what are you saying?”
Mason ignored her, picking up the proposal from the table and examining it.
The more he looked, the more his face darkened, nearly making him pass out.
This wasn’t a proposal–it was worse than garbage!
This was the draft Charlotte had left before departing, asking Sophia to make minor revisions. How could she have turned it into this disaster?
Mason laughed bitterly. “No wonder Charlie called you stupid. You truly are stupid!”
“Mason! How can you say that about me?!”
Sophia stomped her foot. “I hate being called stupid more than anything! Didn’t you say I wasn’t stupid, just adorable? I graduated from Harvard!”
“Harvard? This is Harvard level work?”
Mason scoffed, tearing the proposals to shreds and throwing them in the trash.
“Charlie was right–trash belongs in the trash can! As of today, you’re fired!”
“Mason, are you serious? How can you treat me like this? I’ve only been director for a few days!”
“Stay any longer and you’ll destroy our entire company.”
Mason had no time to argue further. “Get out. I need to find Charlie.”
“You’re telling me to get out?”
His complete attitude reversal devastated Sophia, who began crying pitifully.
But Mason didn’t even spare her a glance, calling his assistant as he entered the elevator.
“Come with me to Reed Group. I’m bringing Charlie back.”
After leaving the hospital that day, Charlotte had been brought to a private medical facility by Ethan Reed.
She sat in a chair, staring blankly.
Scenes from her past with Mason flashed through her mind, overlapping with the recent memories of his cruelty.
Her heart felt like it was being stabbed with needles, throbbing with pain.
Knock, knock, knock-
Interrupting her thoughts, the door opened to reveal a man in a sharp black suit stepping into the room.
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My Idiot CFO Ex Chose His Mistress Now Run His Rival’s Emphe?!
Chapter 13
Seeing the motionless silhouette in the chair, he gently cleared his throat.
“I’m not asleep. I heard you.”
Charlotte didn’t turn around, her gaze fixed on the large tree outside the window.
The man sat in the chair beside her, his deep voice remarkably sensual.
“What are you looking at?”
Charlotte turned to look at him, her tone flat: “Nothing. Did you need something, Mr. Reed?”
The man glanced at her face, still pale and bloodless.
Clearly, the recent events had left significant trauma.
“Just checking on you. How’s your leg today?”
“Much better. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Reed.”
“Calling me “Mr. Reed‘–isn’t that a bit too formal?”
Ethan frowned, somewhat displeased.
“We’re practically old acquaintances.”
Charlotte looked down with a slight smile but didn’t respond.
Indeed, she and Ethan had known each other for many years.
When she first joined Mason’s company, her first competitor was Ethan Reed.
He was Mason’s arch–rival. They frequently clashed at business functions, with Ethan consistently losing to Charlotte.
ago, he’d said, “If Mason Sullivan ever doesn’t want you anymore, come to me. The doors of Reed Group will always be for you.”
son had protectively pulled her close, declaring confidently: “You’ll never get that chance–not in this lifetime or the next. Charlie will be mine forever.”
Forever?
His “forever” had lasted a mere five years.
“Have you considered my offer?”
Over the years, though they were competitors, their numerous excounters had fostered a mutual respect and appreciation of each other’s talents.
Though she had left Mason, Charlotte didn’t want to waste her abilities.
“I’ve decided. I’ll join your company?”
