CHAPTER 256
Chapter 256
“What if there are fingerprints? What does that prove? We’re colleagues; it’s normal to have some
contact, Alban argued defiantly.
Jade, hiding in the bathroom, couldn’t stand it any longer. Suddenly, she remembered a detail she
had unintentionally overlooked. Gathering her courage, she pushed open the bathroom door and
said, “Last night, the person who tried to force himself on me took his clothes off. I scratched him
forcefully on his back. I have long nails, so there must be marks!”
Gina’s cold gaze fell on Alban. Alban inexplicably felt a chill down his spine and swallowed
nervously.
“Take off your clothes,” Gina ordered.
Alban clenched his fists. “I’m just saying, even though times have changed, we haven’t reached a
point where women can just falsely use men of wrongdoing. Do you three want to see me take
my clothes off?”
Alban’s audacity exasperated Alison. “Just show us your back so we can see if there are any
scratches,” she said.
Alban gritted his teeth. “I disagree. I have my dignity.”
Gina stood up. “I don’t want to waste time listening to your nonsense,” she said curtly.
Alban smirked. He worked out daily, Jade was a coward, and Alison was as thin as a rail. He could
handle all three of them without any problems.
Alban also stood up. “Gina Miller, don’t put on airs here. Do you think I don’t know how you got into
Quaria? You climbed into Mr. rk’s bed. What right do you have now as someone who used her
position to question me? I suggest you mind your own business!”
Smack! Gina delivered a resounding p across Allian’s face. Alban was immediately infuriated.
“You….
He wanted to hit back, but as soon as he reached out, Gina grabbed his hand and swiftly twisted it
behind his back. Alban felt a sharp pain and was surprised to discover how strong Gina was
He felt like he was about to have his bones broken. “Ah! Stop, don’t twist my hand; it hurts soProperty ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.
much!”
Gina let go of Alban’s hand, not because she wanted to let him off the hook, but because she found
him dirty and didn’t want to touch him anymore.
Alban thought Gina had let her guard down and tried to catch her off guard. However, Gina swiftly
kicked him t ground before he could act. Not giving him any chance to pull more tricks, she nted
her foot firmly on his ne remarked, “Maybe I should have worn high heels today, something sharper.
Alban sensed the implicit threat in her words-if he angered her further, she might cut his throat.
Reluctantly, he ha admit that he was no match for Gina. “Please, stop stepping on me, he pleaded,
“I can’t take it.”
“I’m not in the mood to let you take your time answering my questions. Just respond with yes or no,
Gina said.
“Alison, get ready to record, Gina said to Alison.
Alison snapped out of her daze and quickly opened the recording app on her phone.
“Did you sneak into Jade’s room with ill intentionsst night? Answer me, Gina demanded, pressing
down harder.
y-yes, it was me. I lost my senses for a moment. I like Jade so much. I had a bit to drinkst night,
and my head was dizzy. When the power went out, I originally wanted to check if she was scared,
but then the alcohol got to me, and I just… I’m sorry; I know I was wrong and deeply regret it. My
behavior was inexcusable, but I didn’t cause Jade any actual harm, did I?*
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Jade, enraged, retorted, That’s because I defended myself well and kicked you, stopping you from
continuing your assault!”
Alban had a remarkable tolerance for pain, whether grabbed or kicked by Jade. He endured it all
without making a sound to avoid being identified. However, after working together for a year and
seeing each other almost daily, Albanpletely underestimated how well she knew him.
Alternatively, he was too foolish and arrogant to think he wouldn’t be recognized.
Alban couldn’t help but feel a bit dissatisfied. He didn’t understand why Jade was so relentless,
mainly because he hadn’t seeded in his intentions. He even dared to say, “You dare to act. If
your kick had seriously injured me, do you think you could escape responsibility?”
“You…” Jade’s eyes welled up with anger.
Gina frowned and said, “As of today, you are no longer an employee of Quaria and will not receive
anypensation.”
Alban had anticipated and epted this oue, feeling that being fired wasn’t a big deal. He still
had a knack for design. and could easily find another job. He even felt a bit smug, thinking that
Gina’s imposing stance couldn’t harm him, could it?
Jade felt touched that Gina had directly fired Alban. It eased her mind considerably.
Alban pretended to show remorse and said, “Okay” Gina then moved her foot, finally allowing Alban
to stand up. However, a hint of wariness was in his eyes as he looked at Gina.
Gina asked Jade, “How do you want to handle this matter?”
Jade still insisted on not involving the police. After all, she hadn’t been harmed, and even if she did
report it, it probably wouldn’t lead to any serious consequences for Alban. She was just d to see
him kicked out of Quaria. Of course, an apology was essential. “Apologize. Get your knees down
and apologize to me,” Jade demanded, her voice filled with anger,
“Jade Arnold, you’re being unreasonable!” A man’s dignity is precious! How could he casually kneel
to her?
“Yes or no?” Gina asked coldly, exuding an oppressive intensity.
Alban felt his legs involuntarily weaken. He knew that if he refused, he would likely face another
beating. With a sense of humiliation, he knelt and lowered his head to apologize to Jade. I’m sorry. I
shouldn’t have acted so recklessly towards youst night. I realize I caused you psychological
harm, and I’m deeply sorry
Jade didn’t find Alban’s apology sincere enough. Summoning her courage, she stepped forward
and pped Alban. One p wasn’t enough
to vent her frustration, so she delivered another. Looking at Alban’s swollen face, her heart finally
felt calme
Alban gritted his teeth in anger.
Gina decisively ended the matter, telling Alban, “You can pack up and leave now. And watch your
mouth; don’t speak ou turn.” Gina warned Alban against retaliating against Jade or spreading
rumors afterward. Jade herself didn’t want this incident to be public knowledge, so it was
important for all parties involved to keep it confidential.
Alban nodded. “Got it, got it.”
“Get lost,” Gina said, not wanting to see this nuisance in her presence anymore.
Alban quickly left as well.
Jade was particrly moved, her eyes welling up with tears. “Miss Miller, thank you… She hadn’t
expected Gina to be righteous, standing up for her like a heroine.
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