Chapter 361 Her <b>Pir </b>of Strength


    Adeline hesitated for a moment. “<b>Everything’s </b>fine. We’re all okay, she finally replied.


    Knowing Creta had just undergone heart surgery and couldn’t handle any shocks, she warned, “If you get any strange calls, just hang up. Don’t ept anything suspicious, and if anything seems off, call me or even the police.”


    ching serious happened.”


    eline was taken aback by her serious tone. “Okay, understand… Ms. Hoven, is something wrong? It sounds like something s


    Emelie reassured her, “It’s nothing. Just don’t tell my parents anything, I’m busy with work and won’t being home this weekend. I’ve arranged for Eliana to take Mom for her follow–up appointment.”


    “Um.alright,” Adeline responded.


    After hanging up, Emelie returned to her desk feeling <b>somewhat </b>disoriented Janelle ced a paper box in <b>front </b>of her. “Ms. Hoven, there’s a package for you at the front desk I brought it up on my way here.”


    Emelie managed <b>a </b>weak smile. “Thank you.”


    Emelie managed a faint smile. “Thankyou.” she grabbed a utility knife and out the tape


    Thinking it was the aroma diffuser she ordered a few days ago, she casually opened it, <b>but </b>something furry suddenly popped out. It startled her so much that she screamed and instinctively threw it away.


    Itnded with aloud <b>thud</b>, drawing all her colleagues‘ attention “What’s wrong? Are you okay?” they <b>asked</b>, crowding around her.


    Emelie was terrified. Her face turned pale as she stumbled back several steps. Two other assistants came forward to check <b>on </b><b>her</b>.


    it turned out to <b>be </b><b>a </b>toy skull, and due to being dropped on the ground, red unidentified liquid oozed out, apanied by an eerieughter from the skull. “What is this? A prank? someone <b>asked</b>.


    “Ms. Howen, who would send you this?” another inquired.


    Emelie didn’t know. She walked silly over and picked up the package. The sender’s address was take.


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    As she got closer<b>, </b><b>she </b>smelled the red liquid, which <b>had </b><b>a </b>distinctly bloody scent.


    Hercolleagues.noticed too. “Is this real blood<b>?</b><b>”</b>


    “It smells <b>like </b>chicken blood…”


    <b>“</b>Could it be those people online? I saw someone posted Ms. Hoven’s information and said they wanted to give her a “surprise.“”


    “Cyberbullying is one thing, but sending something like this to scare her is just too much. Ms. Hoven, you <b>should </b>call the police.”Content provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Emelie stared fixedly at the bloodied skull on the ground, wondering if it <b>was </b>just a prank or if someone intended to harm ber. If there had been a weapon inside, would <b>she </b><b>have </b>been in serious trouble by now? Would she have to live in constant fear from now on?


    Emelie clenched her fists tightly


    Bryan heard themotion and stepped in After <b>a </b>brief nce, he frowned slightly and ordered, “It’s just a toy. Clean it up. Ms. Hoven,e with me


    At <b>Bryan’s </bmand, everyone quiddy dispersed, and Emelle stiffly entered his office. Seeing her pale face, Bryan personally poured a ss of warm water and handed it to her.


    “Thank you, Mr. Swanson,” Emelle said as she epted the water with both hands,


    Bryan gently <b>said</b>, “I’ve heard about your situation. Funderstand that these weren’t intentional on your part.”


    “1’m sorry, Mr. Swanson. My personal issues have impacted my work again,” Emelie apologized.


    “Before Sam went to <b>Eprand</b>, she asked me to take care of you,” Bryan said. “However, given your current state, it’s not suitable for you to continue working here for now.”


    Emelie looked up <b>suddenly</b>, “Are you firing me, Mr. Swanson?


    After a moment of thought, Bryan said, “No, but you need to take a leave of absence. Once you’ve resolved your issues, you can return. For now, hand over your work to Janelle.”


    Freling numb, Emelie left the executive office, Janelle had already been briefed <b>and </b>came over to coordinate the handover


    The janitors had cleaned up the skill and the red liquid, but as Emelie sat at herdesk, she could still faintly smell the metallic scent


    Feeling nauseous and on the verge of throwing up, Emelie hastilypleted the handover and fled <b>the </b>office. Once inside the elevator, she stood in a corner.


    unable to stand, she leaned against the wall, bent over with her hands on her knees.


    hecould tells was in a very bad state, worse than she had ever been.


    The only thought in her mind was to go home<b>, </b>to be with Greta, where she felt safe.


    But she quickly remembered she was restricted from leaving Weston, She <b>couldn’t </b>go home.


    Closing her eyes, Emelle felt a heavy weight on her chest, making it hard to breathe. She couldn’t help but sink to the floor, struggling for <b>air</b>.


    When the elevatur reached the first floor and the doors slowly opened, she looked <b>up </b>helplessly and saw William standing there.


    He was like a pir of strength, appearing winter she was at her worst. Enelle stood up stiftly, her eyes welling up with tears. Without a second thought, she ran toward him.