Chapter 1188


    Amelia and the others stood frozen in ce, feeling as if countless needles were pricking them. The


    weight of their public condemnation threatened to make them faint.


    As Linda turned her gaze toward Melissa and Lina, noticing their intimately intertwined hands, she felt


    an unexpected twinge of pain. However, she quickly put on a gentle smile.


    “Let your mothere in,” she said softly.


    Lina widened her eyes, slightly taken aback, and smiled at Melissa. “Shall we go in together?”


    “No, no, it’s alright…” Melissa felt embarrassed by the trouble she had caused. “Lina, I just wanted to


    come and see you today. I didn’t expect to cause any trouble. You should go back to work, don’t worry


    about me. I—”


    “Since you’re already here, let’s go up together.” Linda’s voice was gentle, but each word struck


    Melissa’s heart.


    Melissa looked up at her. When their eyes met, it felt as if a thousand words converged in that instant.


    Linda’s anger, resentment, and helplessness mixed with Melissa’s shame, regret, and reluctance… all


    intertwined as their eyes locked.


    Like two stars colliding, there was a loud explosion, and then it all dissipated into thin air.


    Linda took a deep breath, and seeing Melissa’s meek demeanor, her heart clenched. She walked over


    and held Melissa’s hand.


    Melissa stiffened, looking at her in disbelief.


    “Our daughter works very hard,” Linda said softly. “I think she’d really like you to see where she works.”


    Melissa stared at Linda for a long moment, her eyes welling up with tears. Finally, she nodded.Books


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    The three of them ascended the stairs together.


    Upon receiving the news, Mollie didn’t have time to dwell on how Amelia and the others had offended


    the boss’ wife and were fired. Her mind was consumed with the thought of not letting those fools drag


    her down.


    She rushed over to Linda, bowing at a 90-degree angle with a forced smile on her face. She nodded


    and bowed excessively, showering Linda with ttery.


    “Mrs. Thompson! Ah… I didn’t know you wereing today. Please ept my apologies for not


    weing you properly. Please forgive me!


    “Are you here today to inspect thepany on behalf of Mr. Thompson?


    “Heh… Everyone has been very proactive in their work! To ensure the smooth progress of the film


    studio project, I’ve been leading everyone to work overtime with great enthusiasm! And—”


    “Overtime?” Linda interrupted, her sharp gaze piercing like a de. “Was it you or those two interns


    who worked overtime? Hmm?”


    Mollie’s face turned pale, and her legs trembled slightly.


    Since Linda entered the room, Gia had kept her head down at her desk. She didn’t dare to speak up,


    discreetly straightening her posture and slipping out from the back.


    Linda had noticed Gia’s subtle movement long ago. However, she decided to temporarily let her off the


    hook as she wanted to deal with her aunt first. There would be ample opportunities to settle scores with


    Gia in the future.


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    “Ms. Chapman, you haven’t answered my question.” Linda smiled and said, “How many hours of


    overtime did Lina and Renee work? Please provide an exact number.


    “Oh, by the way, why are they sitting in those seats?” Linda nced at Mollie and pointed to Gia’s


    workstation. “Who’s sitting there now? And why isn’t the person at their workstation?


    “Ms. Chapman, please find out and let me know within two minutes. Alright?”