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

finds out

happened. There’s no use

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and added coldly,

these for repairs now. I’ll let you know how

to pay when I find that out. Please

your phone number.”

of

and gave him her

same time, Beatrix

saw how pitiful Alessandra

to help the

surprise, Alessandra agreed to

the former could say nothing.

only right to compensate

their things.

Derek could not help

her a little before leaving to get

repaired.

data in them

a lot of effort and time into. He was planning

get Alessandra to compensate him for

losses as well.

horrible when Derek

up the

her abdomen and walked

of the room.

she quickly put

greeted, “Hello, Ms.

to find out

be in trouble if she

to look fine no matter how much

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she was in.

Are you all

Emmanuel’s mother when

the latter. Feeling worried, Beatrix

days off if your body’s in

no. I’m fine. I’m

waved her hand dismissively and

smile.

straightened her back,

which made

home and take a day off.

the manager doesn’t

End of discussion.”

that, Beatrix walked off.

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