Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1739:

Her reluctance only fueled Corrie’s curiosity. Pretending to scan a work report, she probed casually, “What sort of rumors have been making the rounds? Has some juicy scandal slipped past my radar?”

Her assistant’s attempt at a smile came out more like a grimace, clearly wrestling with how to proceed.

Noting the discomfort, Corrie’s voice softened with false sweetness. “Oh, is this about some Brook-related drama? No need to tiptoe around it. Brook and I are on excellent terms—wedding bells are in our near future, actually.”

The assistant merely scratched her head, words failing her as she opted for diplomatic silence.

Later that afternoon, an HR representative materialized at Corrie’s office, having caught wind of her unexpected presence. “Corrie Bates, there’s a matter requiring your attention. Could you spare a moment in our office?”

Corrie initially dismissed it as routine business, but her assistant’s conspicuously averted gaze set off warning bells in her mind.

“I’m in the middle of something important. What’s

His face turned stone-cold. “I need to have a word with you. Are

crossed her arms. “Of course not. But at

lips thinned. “Come to my office, and you’ll find

firm edge in his voice, coupled with her assistant’s uneasy glance, sent

laptop with a little more force than necessary

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the HR office, the bomb dropped. The company was firing

registered before rage exploded in her chest. “You’re firing me? I was personally appointed by Enzo as general manager! And in case you forgot, I’m Brook’s future

his glasses, unfazed. “First of all, Enzo Owen is no longer in

but her pulse stuttered.

was finalized by Jayden. Your name is on the dismissal list. Owen Group

“You think I care about your little money? I want a reason! What justification do you have for firing me when I’ve done nothing but