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

he finds out about

already happened. There’s no use

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helped her up and

for repairs now. I’ll let

pay when

your phone number.”

was on the verge of crying, but

him

Beatrix

saw how pitiful

she wanted to help the latter

Alessandra agreed

former

only right to compensate someone

breaking their

Derek could

a little before leaving to

repaired.

were many important data in them which he

put a lot of effort and time into. He was

compensate him

losses as

Derek left.

the conference room.

clutched her abdomen and walked out

of the room.

she quickly put

and greeted, “Hello, Ms. Beatrix.”

to

be in trouble if she fires me because of

fine no

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was

Ms. Cadigan. Are you all

Emmanuel’s mother

the latter. Feeling worried, Beatrix

days off if your body’s in

no, no. I’m fine. I’m feeling great!”

her hand dismissively

smile.

she straightened her back, she

pain, which made

and take a day off.

sure the manager doesn’t deduct your salary.

End of discussion.”

Beatrix walked

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