Chapter 52

They were in the company building, and many

employees were passing by the conference room.

Hence, Derek helped Alessandra up first.

“I–I’m fine.”

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Alessandra could not care less about her pain. She

hastily wiped the table and took out a cloth to wipe the

laptop and phone.

“Stop! I’ll do it!” Derek quickly shoved her away, making

her stagger a few steps backward.

“I’m so sorry, Mr. Schwartz. I–I didn’t do it on purpose,”

Alessandra apologized profusely.

For someone from a less well–to–do family, ruining

someone’s valuables would only make their situation

worse.

She was hoping she did not have to pay for the losses,

but Derek examined his devices and said grimly,

“Ma’am, my laptop’s motherboard is fried, and my

phone isn’t lighting up. You’ve got to compensate me.”

“I–I…” Alessandra paled, unable to form a complete

sentence. All she could do was bow and apologize.

She only wanted to earn some money to help lessen

Emmanuel’s burden and give Mackenzie some jewelry.

To her horror, she had to compensate a huge sum

when she had not even gotten her salary.

This is just terrible! I’m sure Emmanuel won’t let me

if he finds out

already happened. There’s no use

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helped her up and added

send these for repairs now.

you’ll need to pay when I find that

your phone number.”

was on the verge of

him her phone number.

Beatrix was

she saw how pitiful Alessandra

wanted to help the

surprise, Alessandra agreed to

Hence, the former could say nothing.

it was only

their

number, Derek could not help but

leaving to get

repaired.

important data

and time

Alessandra to compensate him

losses as

when Derek left. Even so,

up the conference

clutched her abdomen and walked

of the room.

she quickly put

greeted, “Hello,

Beatrix to find out

if she fires me because

to look fine

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she was in.

Are

for Emmanuel’s

the latter. Feeling worried, Beatrix

off if your body’s

no, no. I’m fine. I’m feeling

hand dismissively and forced

smile.

straightened her back, she felt an

made

go home and take

the manager doesn’t deduct your salary.

End of discussion.”

that, Beatrix walked off.

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