The Ex Who Became His Obsession Novel Ch 35
Milena shot to her feet with a loud clatter, her face flashing between red and pale.
Just when everyone thought she was about to bolt straight for the window, she suddenly let out a desperate cry “I will prove my innocence. If I can’t, pay for it with my life”
With that oath hanging in the air, she dashed out of the ward.
Along silence fell over the room after Milena lett.
Beatrice let out a snort. “Come on, that’s all she’s got?”
Then she swept over to Alyssia’s side, her face full of worry. “Aly, are you okay? That psycho didn’t mess with you, did
Alyssia had just opened her mouth to reassure Beatrice when she continued, “Well, let’s just forget it. Why is it that men can fool around all they want, but we women have to play the saints?
Sweetie, let’s pick a few hot guys you like. Why can’t you have some fun like men, right?”
Alyssia knew Beatrice wasn’t exactly subtle, but her bluntness still managed to catch her off guard every now and then.
“Oh, right” Beatrice suddenly stood up and pointed at Leonard, “Where are the booklets left here? The male edition. Give it to me. Since Aly’s here, let’s have her browse it.”
Leonard looked ke he was about to grind his teeth into dust. “I threw it out.”
ou what?” Beatrice pasped, indignant. “Do you have any idea how much work I put into making that catalog? I..”
Then, without warning, her voice softened, and a smile returned to her lips. “Well, it’s fine. I made plenty of backup copies. Lucky for you all, I brought a fresh one today?
With a theatrical Fair, she fished out a brand new one from her bag.
“Nice try, sweetheart. You think you can outplay me! Dream on, Beatrice thought smugly.
Leonard complained inwardly, “If she weren’t my mother, I’d have shipped her off to a retirement home abroad a long time ago.”
“Ally, come on, take a look,” Beatrice chirped, even catching Charlie’s attention.
Leorand could sit there anymore. He shot
ot up and marched over, aiming to yank the booklet straight out of Beatrice’s arms,
“Sorry, Mr. Rivera Ineed to take this call,” Alyssia said just then, biting her phone.
the turned away slightly pressing the phone to her ear. “Laurent It’s me. I’m at the hospital…”
On the other side, Leonard had already gripped one corner of the booklet and was trying to wrest it from Beatrice’s hold.
Beatrice, fiercely defending her precious booklet, mouthed furiously at him in silence, “Idiot How could you forget the charger? Go get the CHARGER.
Joseph caught on fast and ued, “Let me get it.”
But before he could mom, Charl had already walked over to Leonard’s bed, renewed the charger, and was plugging it in for Alyssia. He even waned in and said gently, “Don’t stay on the call too long it’s not sale to talk while charging
Beatrice looked like someone had stabbed her. Her expression scissel disappointment, hut eyes rolling like a horror moves extra
Leonard stared daggers at Joseph, radiating a cold tury
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Joseph sighed inwardly, Poor me. Well, might as well accept my late ‘
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Meanwhile, Myssia’s brows were drawn tight as she spoke into the phone. “Yes, Lauren, I didn’t get the interview done. I’m really sorry. I–1 fainted out of newhere, and I’ve only just wokert up. I didn’t have a chance to notify you.
Lauren’s voice pierced through the speaker, load and clean. “What the hell is going on with you? You fainted at the most critical moment?
“You can’t just drop like that without warning. If you’re feeling off, tell me. At least I could get someone to cover for you.
get that you want to land an exclusive, and that you’re hungry to make a name for yourself. But we’re a team, Alyssia. You think you could’ve written that killer piece on Leonard and Milena’s scandal without the whole team feeding you inside into?
equ’re still new in the game, but man, you’ve got the solo hero act down
When Lauren gave compliments, she could lift one straight into the clouds. But when she chewed someone out, she’d drag them through hell and leave Scorch mark
She continued to lash out. “If you’ve got what it takes, then do the job. If not, pack your bags and get the hell out. I don’t need some selfish diva on my team, What, cat got your tongue? Say something”
Alyssia had just sucked in a breath to respond when the phone slipped right out of her hand.
“Say what? Who the hell are you talking to like that?” Beatrice’s voice burst out of nowhere. “Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to Aly like
Likunen was stunned. “Um… Who are you?”
Beatrice resorted, “You don’t deserve to know who I am. Listen, your stupid team’s got nothing better to do than stir up drama, spread gossip, and play divide–and–conquer. And now you think you’ve got the right to yell at Aly?
“What, your employees are not allowed to pass out? If something had happened to her, can you take responsibility? Huh? Why so quiet? Cat got your
Lauren, completely thrown off, s
stammered, “W–Wait, are you Alyssia’s mother?”
Beatrice activated the cursing model. “I’m your grandma’s worst nightmare. No, you’re not even worthy of that. Why don’t you go yell at Leonard it you’ve got so much fire? Or are you only brave enough to pick on the easy target, huh?”
Leonard stared at his mother, speechless.
Beatrice didn’t stop there. “Next time you feel the itch to run your mouth, remember what I say. Aly might be salt, but behind her is me, I’m not the kind of womanryuu can shove around.”
Shejabbed the hang up button while complaining, “What a damn joke. They’re so heartless to their employees?”
Joseph quickly chimed in, “Exactly, Vanguard Media’s a total mess”
Beatrice didn’t miss a beat. “Yeah, hot mess.”
Feeling bold, Joseph said to Charlie, “Look, your employees seriously need some lessons.”
Beatrice whipped her head around to glare at Charlie Exactly, Vanguard Media’s your company, right? How could you let Aly get treated like this? Poor Aly, why Hunt there anyone reliable around you?”
Charbe thought, of course
Joseph suggested, “Ms, Clairmont, if you’re looking for a change, Clairivers Group always opens its arms to you. Mr. Hver looks after his employees, and you won’t be treated like dat
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Alyssa cut in “Thanks, Joseph But that won’t be necessa
Honestly, compared to the emotional landmines waiting for her at Leonard’s place, Alyssia would rather stick it out with the professional frustration at
The way she dodged even the idea of joining his company made Leonard’s face visibly gloomy
Meanwhile, Beatrice thought with a beam, Serves him right. This is just an appetizer. That brat’s got a long road of suffering ahead. What he sowed today, he’s gonna reap tenfold later.
Asia, for her part actually got why Lauren had blown a fuse.
Archer had unilaterally announced he was ending all media cooperation with Vanguard Entertainment, and the very same night, he gave an exclusive to their biggest rival
To make things worse, Archer had his agent spread the word that Alyssia was rude and completely unprofessional. He even said if Vanguard’s reporters were all like her, the mpany wouldn’t last a year.
Watching a golden opportunity fly out the window in such a mess, it was hard for anyone not to lose their temper.
Two days later, when Alyssia came back to work, Lauren asked, “What the hell did you do to piss him off that badly? Wait, you didn’t hit Archer, did you?”
To Alyssia’s surprise, Lauren didn’t seem to care anymore about the mysterious woman who yelled at her over the phone.
Alyssia didn’t plan to explain much. She only returned to her job due to Beatrice’s support, and Charlie promised that she wouldn’t take the fall for this
what Lauren said genuinely caught Alyssia off guard. She asked back, “Why would you think I hit someone?”
Alyssia wondered, “Did Archer really tell people knocked the brains out of him?
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