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

anymore if he finds

There’s no

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Derek helped her up and added coldly, “I’m going

these for repairs now. I’ll let

pay when

me your phone

verge of crying,

and gave him

the same time, Beatrix was standing outside the

she saw how pitiful Alessandra

to help the latter out.

Alessandra agreed

former

only

breaking their things.

her number, Derek could

little before leaving to get his

repaired.

data in them which

effort and time into.

compensate him

losses as

Derek

up the

that, she clutched her abdomen and walked

of the room.

she saw Beatrix, she quickly

“Hello, Ms. Beatrix.”

did not want Beatrix to find out she was ill.

be in trouble if she fires me because

pretended to look fine no matter how much

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was

Cadigan. Are you all

felt bad for Emmanuel’s mother

latter. Feeling worried, Beatrix

off if your

I’m fine. I’m feeling great!” Alessandra

hand dismissively

smile.

her back, she

which made her

home and take a day off.

manager doesn’t deduct your salary.

End of discussion.”

Beatrix

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