The Ex Who Became His Obsession Novel Ch 27
The negotiation was proposed by Clairivers Group Vanguard priately, that would be the best outcome for both parties.
Bawan teager to take this matter to court either. If a settlement could be resched
They if expected Rocco and their legal team to be tough, maybe even overbearing, hut na me thought they’d go straight for the jugular from the very
being
City Myssia understood what their real fatentions were
Roccer Wirth’s here to win a legal battle. He was here to make a point. The more outrageous their initial demands sounded, the easier it would be for him
clate pitch the “compromise automething:
Alyssia smiled in herselt, inwandy amused. “Chung people multiple choice ultimatum. That’s classic Leonard’s move
Homard Ricera was deeply offended by the false ar
false article published in Vanguard Media’s
tainment section concerning his
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was no wish to escalate things further or damage his relationship with your company. As a gesture of goodwill,
Roccc tumed his eyes Toward Alyssia “Mr. Rivera said he’s willing to drop the case completely, but he has some request. He needs the writer of the actice. Nowe Deturc, also Ms. Alyssia Clairmant, aprees to publicly apologize to both him and Ms. Jahnson,
nghe should admitto fabricating the story and
andering them out of malice and promise never to work in journalism or media again.”
He raised this eyebrows histone deliberately y mild. “The apology can be delivered in writing, by video recording, or both
the added. “B
vera has been unwell over the stress of the matter and checked into the hospital yesterday.
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mit your resignation today and deliver the apology to him in person at the hospital, we’re prepared to withdraw the lawsuit immediately an none of this ever happened”
Siente fell over the conference room ater Rocco finished his words.
Vanguard Media sat stunned, processing what they’d just heard
clead counsel finally set, your offer is tusically this–either Alyssia takes the fall for everything alone, or the company takes the blame and pays
the penalty
kotan duin 1 fanipatna drectly to eyes temamied fixed on Alyssia, the unspoken pressure in his stare unmistakable. “Ms. Clairmont, what’s your
poutun
su especially mentioned that Leonard was hospitaled Alyssia understood the subtext clearly
Lean’s message couldn’t be can: He wanted Alyssia to leave Vanguard and apologize to him, or Vanguard Media would suffer the damage they
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Alyssia lifted her chin slightly and met Rocco’s gare head on “I can resign, and leave journalism forever. But I won’t apologize to him. I won’t say made anything up
and dress for it
Her eyes named, her voice unwavering “You can tell Leonard that if he wants to sue me, go ahead. And he better be ready for court and
Hearing that, Rocco didn’t look shocked, though this side of Alyssia was new to him.
Since Leonard pulled the case from Joseph’s hands and gave it to him, tocco did his homework
Rocco thought
ght to himself, ‘Boss is right. Joseph is not suited to handle this. He would’ve turned into a sobbing mess, begging Alyssia to go back and make peace with M Rivera.
And with that kind of emotional chaos, everything Mr. River wants Rept quiet–the entire affair, and more importantly, his carefully built public image- would ve gone up in smoke”
“Alright” Rocco nodded and stood up. He had worked for Leonard long enough to recognize the disappointment in Alyssia’s eyes
Leonard, who was in the middle of it, was blinded by the situation, while Rocco had a clear view of it all. From where he stood, he could see painfully clear that Alysia was leaving Leonard for good.
“1” relay your stance,” Rocco said, offering Alysia a faint, courteous smile. “Though I sincerely hope, Ms. Clairmont, you won’t change your mind.”
Claire Group’s legal team had arrived in force, yet less than an hour later, they left–leaving behind a room full of Vanguard Media lawyers who all wore the same dazed expression
meone thought, “Wait a minute Why does it feel e, despite this being a legal negotiation, none of us were actually the point?”
Alyssa stepped out of the legal department and found Charlie already waiting in the hallway.
No need to resign, Charlie said firmly. He watched the entire so called negotiation unfold remotely.
Charlie thought it wasn’t a negotiation at all. It was a pretext for Leonard to throw one more threat at Alyssia.
Charlie said as they walked slowly down the long hallway, “It might get messy from here, but Alyssia, listen—”
He stopped walking and turned to face her. “Don’t beg him again. it gets to the point where you really can’t stay here.
He cut himself off. The silence between them stretched
“It won’t come to that.” Alyssia said, sensing his worry. She lowered her eyes and added, “I’ve got work to do, so i’ll go back now.”
Charle stood there and watched her figure, holding back the words he’d nearly let slip. He finally muttered. “I’ll take you away”
“Alyssia, we’ll leave together he said in his mind
Back at her desk, Alyssia found herself the center of attention again–only this time, whispers floated all around her.
pista come back, Lauren chrew her army wider dramatically. “Alyssia, you’re my miracle girl you know what? Arch ely requested you for his first in depthmmterview. Can you believe it?”
An her was the breakout star of the year long legged, and effortlessly magnetic. According to the fandom, he earned the titl
anager just called. He
the most perfect
He just exploded in popularity
Behind closed doors, sponsors a
shut drama and now beidendent deals for luxury fashion, high end cars, and even national heritage brands.
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Every major publication had to queue up to secure a feature interview. But Archer’s schedule was booked solid. Up until now, he hadn’t accepted a single
Lauren shoved a lollipop into Alyssia’s Isted and smiled, “Good luck often wears the mask of disaster, and disaster often brings luck, Leonard suing you might’ve turned your name into gold. Without that mess, we wouldn’t have stood a chance”
Archer’s first big inter
had been the target of an all–out internal battle. Teams within Vanguard Media had been tripping over themselves trying to
Everyone had played their best cards–networking, pitch decks, flattery–but in the end, the golden opportunity landed in Alyssia’s lap.
When Alyssia was assigned to interview Milena, her colleagues only wished her luck with genuine warmth. But now? More than a few pairs of eyes looked at her with jealousy and even hastility.
When the stakes were low, everyone was a teammate. But once real benefits were involved, all of them became wolves behind smiles.
Lauren leaned in and said in a serious tone, “The magazine shoot will be arranged first. Before that, your job is to deep–dive into Archer and have a basic idea of how the interview will proceed
“You studied journalism, right? Hope you didn’t give all those classes back to your professors.”
Alyssia nodded, mentally recording every instruction like a checklist.
As she packed up for the day, her teammate Cian called her over in a low voice, his eyes darting around. “Hey, Alyssia, what exactly did Clainvera’s legal