Chapter 25


    Chapter 25


    Valerie sped along, trying to make it to the office on time but still a few minuteste. She hurried


    inside the office building when she identally bumped intobel


    Isabel was still dressed in her morous outfit, with an arrogant look. When she saw Valerie, she


    couldn’t help but say in a sarcastic tone. “Hey, look who is it! Is in Valerie! Dn asked us to get to


    work on time, but you’rete. Looks like you really don’t take Dn seriously…”


    Before she could finish her sentence, she was knocked right out of the way by Katherine from


    behind.


    Katherine rolled her eyes nonchntly “Yeah, we know you’re the best staff here and you’re the one


    who takes Dn seriously and takes him into your room and on your bed. You’re not afraid that


    Dn will fuck you to death sooner orter?”


    “Katherine, watch yournguage,” Tubel shouted angrily.


    “Did I say anything wrong” Every word I say is the truth. Why should


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    should I watch mynguage!”


    Katherine’s words struck a nerve with Isabel, causing her face to visibly pale with anger. Feeling all


    eyes on her, Isabel decided it was best to beat a hasty retreat, stomping off angrily in her high heels


    to avoid making a scene,


    Katherine watched Isabel slink off with a satisfied smirk, then turned her gize to Valerie. “People like


    her need to be taken down a peg by others. If she dares to get snarky with you next time, just give


    me the word. I be happy to put her in her ce


    Valerie smiled, amused by Katherine’s protectiveness. Though younger, Katherine was Bercely


    defensive of her, afraid Valerie might be bullied by


    the likes ofbel.


    “Thank you, Katherine. But you don’t really have to offend Isabel for me,” said Valerie. She wasn’t


    the type to let herself be pushed around either.


    “Nonsense, your troubles are my troubles.” Katherine waved her off. “Besides, if it weren’t for you


    bailing out Calebst time, he would have lost a lot of monry


    Idenly noticed something off about Valerie’s wrist. “Hold on, how did you manage to hurt


    Katherine was in the middle of her spiel when she suddenly yourself?****


    “Just a minor incident, nothing to worry about. Valerie rushed to downy it, not wanting Katherine


    to fuss. “I’ll just pop into the changing room and get changed.” Valerie was grateful to have a spare


    outfit on hand for such asions.


    However, Valerie soon realized her injury w


    was more serious than she had initially thought. As she removed her clothing, she saw that her


    elbows had been deeply scraped by the gravel, leaving two nasty–looking wounds. No wonder the


    pain had been so intense.


    Valerie steeled herself and sterilized the cuts with alcohol before covering them with sterile cloths.


    When she came out of the changing room, she found that all her coworkers had arrived. It seemed


    they had been summoned to apanywide meeting at headquarters, with each branch required to


    send two representatives


    Dn named Isabel as one of the attendees. Just as he was about to randomly select the second


    representative, Will Moreno, thepany’s general manager unexpectedly nominated Valerie as


    well


    “Valerie’s going too?” Dn was a bit surprised.


    Will smiled. “Valerie wasst year’s top seller and also the representative of our Arcton Cars. It’s


    appropriate for her to attend”


    Although Dn didn’t hold Mr. Moreno in particrly high regard, he knew he had to show some


    outward deference. More pressingly, Valerie’sint letter fromst time had brought Matthew


    in person, making Dn wary of offending her further.


    The car arrived at the meeting site andbel was full of resentment all the way. She begged Dn


    for a long time to get this ce, but she didn’t expect Valerie to get another ce easily


    “You usually pretend to be very simple. I can’t believe you’re actually scheming. I bet you sweet


    talked Mr. Moreno into sending you here, all so you could try tond a rich guy, am I right?”


    Valerie feigned a look of surprise. “So that’s your game n – to snag a rich man? Well, you better


    hurry up then. If you don’t, all the eligible bachelors will be snatched up by the other women.”


    “You” Label sputtered angrily, but Valerie had already turned on her heel and walked off, no longer


    entertaining the confrontation.


    However, as Valerie ventured further into the conference hall, she finally understood whybel was


    so hell–bent on securing a spot at this event.


    It was clear this was less a typical corporate meeting and more of a high–society soiree. The Noria


    Group headquarters was hosting, and in addition to the branch office personnel, they had also


    invited a veritable who’s who of local social elites. Thevish decor left no doubt this was an


    asion of the utmost prestige.


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