A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 384

Once she’d steadied herself, Vera returned to her desk and threw herself into work, eyes scanning every line as she triple–checked for mistakes. Only when she was certain everything was perfect did she print the revised documents, organize them neatly, and walk back to Alessia’s office, knocking softly on the door.

“Boss, here’s the updated version. Could you take a look?”

Alessia nodded, taking the papers from her and flipping through them. The office was so quiet that the sound of turning pages seemed unusually loud.

Vera’s heart was pounding. She swallowed hard, picking nervously at her fingers, terrified Alessia might spot a single error.

“No issues. We’ll go with this.” Alessia signed at the bottom and handed the contract back.

“Alright, I’ll get started then.”

“Wait.”

Relief flooded Vera, and she reached for the documents, ready to leave, but Alessia’s voice stopped her in her tracks.

“Is there something else?”

“I don’t pry into my employees‘ private lives. But this has started to affect your work. So, I’m giving you two options. One, you can leave the company.”

Vera’s eyes widened as she looked up sharply.

get myself together.

silencing her

you need. If it’s reasonable, I’ll approve

leave.”

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shift that her mind blanked for a moment. It took her

said.

But I already used up all my vacation days last

I said ‘if it’s reasonable.‘ Think of it as a reward for landing that partnership for us recently.” Alessia tapped her fingers lightly on the desk, her tone casual–not lofty or

Vera knew full well it was

closing that deal–enough to cover her

“Thank… thank you, boss.”

wasn’t the type to cry, but lately the weight on her shoulders had grown unbearable. She was fresh out of college, juggling

her job, it would be the final straw. Alessia’s

isn’t valid, I won’t approve it,” Alessia said, her expression

But honestly, just hearing you say that means the world