Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 28

Rachel raised an eyebrow, her tone light as she said, “Whether I leave or not, you need to start protecting yourself. Don’t overdo it, and especially don’t argue with your boss in front of everyone.”

She admired Cecilia for her boldness, even if it wasn’t always what people wanted. Her team didn’t need people like Samantha, who whispered behind everyone’s backs.

Cecilia’s eyes started to water. “I understand, Honestly, Rachel, why don’t you just leave for LS Enterprise? Ever since Samantha came here, everything’s been a mess.”

Rachel quickly covered her mouth. “Don’t say things like that. Pack up and wait for me to contact you. Right now, Mr. Lewis is upset. It’s not the right time to bring it up.”

Besides, there was no telling when Samantha might pop up again.

Cecilia nodded. “Okay.”

Later that afternoon, the HR department posted an announcement Samantha would be taking over Rachel’s position as project director.

Rachel was in the middle of transferring her projects when her phone buzzed. It was a message from William.

impulsively earlier. I couldn’t do anything with

message, unable to stop herself

Understand?

Why was it always Rachel who had to take the

wasn’t the man she

of burden, constantly forcing her to attend client drinking sessions and saddling her with the blame whenever things

endured it all for William’s sake, not wanting to complicate his position at the company. She had never told him about these humiliations, yet

he stormed into her

major shareholders and William’s precarious position, stood his ground. Instead of backing down, he began hurling veiled insults

one expected what happened

man to the ground. Then, he loomed over him, finger pointed at the man’s

more word about

was the poised, aristocratic demeanor of the Lewis family heir–what stood there now was a man

But thanks to his

now, when she thought about it, Rachel

have to