Chapter 9 Get Lost
For a moment, Zachary was lost for words. Then, he asked, “May I ask who your lawyer is?”
“Jeffrey Parker.
The four of them wore stunned expressions.
Burton breathed a sigh of relief. “If it’s him, then all is well.”
Claire wore a complex expression, mulling over her thoughts before finally voicing her question, “Rosie, how did you manage to get Jeffrey to take your case? I heard he’s acquainted with Brandon’s mistress and was going to help them with the lawsuit” Roseanne replied, “Old Mr. Xanthos helped me.”
Claire murmured softly, “Why didn’t you tell us? Instead, you asked others for help. We are your family”
Zachary’s expression changed, but just as he was about to speak, Roseanne cut him off. “Then how about I refuse Jeffrey and you hire another lawyer?”
Claire pursed her lips, her gaze upon Roseanne filled with even more sorrow,
Despite her good intentions, she was always misunderstood.
Luckily, she had Aurora by her side, who was understanding and considerate,
Realizing her own thoughts, Claire suddenly clenched her fists, her fingertips digging into her palms, finally bringing hersell back to reality.
If Roseanne had grown up with her, she would certainly have been as adorable as Aury. It was the rural couple who had raised her to have such a cold demeanor.
It was all her fault for not keeping a closer eye on the baby back then.
Having been married for several years, Burton could read his wife’s thoughts. With a soft sigh, he moved to her side, draping his arm around her shoulders as he attempted to comfort her with gentle words.
Roseanne watched the two for a good while, then left swiftly, not à trace of reluctance in her steps.
Zachary’s gaze swept over Aurora. “Aury, it’s not your fault that there was a mix–up, but Rosie is innocent in this too. We missed out on her life for twenty years, and we need to make it up to her. Indoing so, we might inadvertently neglect you”
His voice was crisp and clear, yet it carried an undeniable sense of authority.
Aurora blinked back her tears, guilt heavy in her voice as she said, “Zachary, I’m the one who took Roseanne’s place. I’m willing to do anything to make it up to her.”
Claire soothingly stroked her hair. “Zach, don’t be so serious. You’re searing Aury,
Zachary’s expression was complex, and he looked like he wanted to say something. However, upon catching his father’s eye, he ultimately closed his mouth.
On the road, Roseanne received a call from Wendy, her assistant, which led her to turn around and bead to Graham Groupe.
When the receptionist caught sight of Roseanne, her eyes went wide with surprise. She grabbed her colleague’s arm. “Mc Sylvester has finally come to the office.”
News about the heir of Graham Group bringing back the eldest daughter of the Scott family from overseas had already spread throughout the company.
One of the receptionists uttered resentfully, “For the past two years, Ms. Sylvester has been working from dawn to dusk for the company, and yet Mr. Graham had the audacity to-
The other receptionist quickly covered her friend’s mouth. “Stop talking. Someone was badmouthing Mr. Graham yesterday
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and got tied by Mr. Ziegler”
Roseanne had just arrived at the other entre when Wendy and the chief erretary rushed over, bedding set dos meus “Ms. Sylvester, these have all paled up over the past couple of days.
Roseanne tabela haul, halting their talking. “All these matters don’t concern me anymore I’m here to resign
As soon as she mished speaking, she pushed open the office door and went in. She booted up her computer and comprend a resignation letter, then started packing up her belongings.
Outside the door, the chief secretary’s eyes grew wider and wider in dischief. Her hand slacked, causing the documents she was holding to scatter all over the ground.
Wendy, well–as painted with Roseanne’s way of doing things, was actually not surprised by her decision.
After tidying up her things, Roseanne, clutching her box, felt the office. A group of people walked toward her.
The middle–aged man leading the group let out a chilling clinckle. “Well, well, if it isn’t Ms. Sylvester! Where are you planning to go with all those things?”
The person speaking was Mason Ziegler.
He was Brandon’s uncle, and after returning to the country, le joined Graham Group and assumed the position of Technical
Back then, Roseanne hail cast a dissenting vote as Mason had some technical skills, but not enough. The position of Technical Director was a significant one, and he simply wasn’t up to par. However, Kayden had faith in him.
The two had clashed openly and covertly numerous times, and Roseanne had never once held back out of respect for his eller status.
Roseanne didn’t want to waste her time on someone Insignificant. She verred to the side, ready to leave, when Mason moved, blocking her way.
“As expected from an uneducated person from the countryside. How could you not answer when an elder speaks to you? You simply can’t compare to Ms. Scott.”
The managers who had been forced to make an appearance with him stood stiffly, deliberately avoiding eye contact. They dared not glance at Roseanne, even though she was about to leave. The fear she had instilled in them was still deeply ingrained.
They were not Mason, who had influential backing and dared to openly challenge her.
Roseanne tilted her chin upward, her eyes neither said nor luppy, and casually tossed out a sentence, “Even if I leave Graham Group, it won’t change the fact that you’re a loser. Now get lost, you good–for–nothing!”
These words left everyone present utterly stunned.
Her scathing words had become even more ruthless than before, showing no mercy whatsoever
Mason’s face darkened immediately, lils menacing gaze landing on Roseante. In his mind, he was already tearing her into a thousand pieces. “You can leave if you want, but the contract with Xanthos Group hasn’t been signed yet. You must finish your work”
The collaboration with Xanthos Group was just a signattiir away from being finalized. With Roseanne absent from work, achievement was his
However, despite showing up with the contract in hand, he was unfortunately turned away at the door.
Xanthos Group had made it clear that they would only sign a contract with Roseanne. Even after Mason offered up an additional ten percent profit and tried his very best, he still failed to secure the collaboration.
Finding her path blocked, a hint of annoyance flickered across Roseanne’s fratites. “Tie not a Graliam Grup employer anymote, so why should I are about your collaboration?“
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She lost barely taken two steps forward when someone seized her arm.
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Relaxing her grip, the box containing her belongings fell to the ground, hitting the floor hard. The contents it held scattered
Roseanne lifted her gaze, a storm of murderous intent swirling in her eyes
When their eyes met, Mason felt as though he was being targeted by a venomous snake. His pupils constricted, and he mvoluntarily took a step back. Nevertheless, he managed to muster the courage to say, “You… you guys should check if she has taken anything from the company
No one moved or responded.
Mason raised his arm and pointed it at the employees accusingly. “The company employs you to do-”
In the next instant, his right arm was forcefully bent, the culprit’s action swift and ruthless.
“Ah
Screams echoed down the hallway.
The employees had been keeping an eye on the commotion due to Roseanne’s arrival..
At this point, they didn’t even bother to pretend anymore; they just blatantly stared at the events playing out.
Mason was kneeling on the ground, his right palm facing outward.
His face was distorted with pain as he howled, “Call an ambulance! Alert the police!”
His voice was too shrill, piercing their eardrums painfully.
Meanwhile, Roseanne was squatting on the ground, picking up her items. Seemingly annoyed by the noise, she shot a cold. glare at Mason. “Make another sound and, believe it or not, I’ll dislocate your jaw!”
Mason finally ceased his wailing.
Seeing hins in such a pitiful state, everyone felt a hint of satisfaction deep within.
Relying on his status as a relative of the Graham family, Mason had often bullied others. Many employees who had been disciplined by him would seek help from Roseanne.
Though she was distant, she was a good person.
Once, a female employer was coerced into drinking and was even drugged. As a result, Roseanne beat up the perpetrator till he was hospitalized.
The male employees didn’t necessarily like her, but the female employees undoubtedly adored her.
Because of her, everyone worked wholeheartedly.
And yet… she was leaving.
The few female employees who had been mistreated by Mason shared a glance, contemplating resignation.
“Once Ms. Sylvester leaves, Mason will surely come after us. I’m considering resigning.”
Instead of waiting for them to stir up trouble and leaving us to take the blame, it’s better to resign early and seek a new path. Ili resign too
After gathering her belongings, Roseanne placed the box on her lap and turned to Mason. Her voice was icy as she said, “Mr Ziegler, since I’ve decided to divorce, I no longer care about the fate of Graham Group, nor do I have any interest in the petty schemes you’re concocting. Don’t provoke me. Let’s all live in peace. If there’s a next time, I won’t hesitate to send those things to Old Mr. Grahamı”
