Chapter 144


    Derick caught up with them at the elevator.


    “Mr. Moore, we’ve fully prepared for this project at Universe de Group, investing a significant


    amount of capital. If Glory Corporation chooses not to cooperate with us now, it will be a fatal blow to


    us. I hope Mr. Moore can give us another chance.”


    Neither Jackson nor Gilda said anything.


    As the elevator reached their floor, Derick ran out of reasons. “Mr. Moore, Ms. Lynch! I still hope we can


    have a chance to cooperate. We are deeply sorry for this unexpected event, but cooperation requires


    adjustments…”


    The elevator doors opened.


    Jackson and Gilda stepped inside.


    “Mr. Lee! Please leave here.”


    With those words, Derick’s heart sank, and he could only watch as the elevator doors closed.


    At that moment, Jensen and Lanny approached. “Mr. Lee!”


    Startled, Derick faced Jensen. “Mr. Harrington, what is this about?”


    Jensen spoke casually, “Today was an eye–opener. However, Mr. Lee, let’s not have such jokes in the


    future. We’re all part of the same circle, and it wouldn’t sound good if word got out.”


    Derick felt defeated.


    “Mr. Harrington, is there really no room for negotiation?”


    Jensen offered some advice, “Mr. Lee, knowing how to use people is one of the most important abilities


    for leaders in our position. I don’t think I need to teach you that.”


    Derick nodded repeatedly, understanding Jensen’s implication.


    After everyone else had left, Derick called Ann directly to his office.


    “Mr. Lee, I… Before Ann could finish her sentence, she was pped in the face, leaving her


    bewildered.


    She covered her face in disbelief, eyes welling up with tears, but she held back from crying out.


    “Ann, do you realize the extent of the damage your actions today have caused thepany?”


    Ann lowered her gaze.


    She didn’t expect the situation to escte like this.


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    “Mr. Lee, I was wrong. I hope you can give me another chance, Ann said sincerely, a far cry from her


    previous arrogance.


    Derick was furious.


    However, he also knew that Ann was usually not as thoughtless as she had been today. He asked, “Do


    you have some kind of grudge against Ms. Lynch?”


    Ann remained silent…


    Derick mmed his hand on the desk. “In that case, starting today, hand over your work and take an


    indefinite leave of absence.”


    “Mr. Lee!” Ann pleaded anxiously, “This situation isn’t as serious as it seems. Please listen to my


    exnation!”


    Derick could only feel a splitting headache and so he waved her away.


    Ann felt indignant but was helpless to do anything else.


    As she left the office, she was met with various gazes, and people whispered and pointed at her. She


    covered her face, her expression dark.


    She quickly left and returned to her office, mming the door shut behind her with a bang.


    Then, she made a phone call. “Uncle Donovan…”


    Her voice was filled with tears.


    Ann’s heart was heavy with grievances.


    After leaving Universe de Group, the sun shone warmly on them. Jackson walked alongside Gilda


    and shared the information he had just uncovered.


    “The director of Universe de Group is rted to the Donovan family, and Madeleine is her cousin.”


    Hearing this, Gilda instantly understood.


    She thought, “That exins it!


    “No wonder she was targeting me in her words today. It all makes sense now.” Gilda couldn’t help but


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