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Chapter 39

William’s expression slowly turned cold. Even the way he signed grew stiff and sharp.

“You really want to make things hard for me, just for Cecilia?”

But only Rachel knew that it wasn’t just for Cecilia. It was also for herself.

She wanted to see for herself–if she stood firm like this and refused to back down, would William still choose to protect Samantha?

Rachel’s gaze stayed steady and clear as she looked at him.

“All these years, I’ve never asked you for anything. Just this one time–for Cecilia. If you say yes, I’ll pass my current project to her. We’re signing the contract tomorrow. I’ll bring her with me, and her name can go on the agreement. That way, it won’t make things too hard for you.”

William didn’t say a word. His eyes were dark, his gaze resting on Rachel like the distant, shadowy surface of a deep sea–calm, with no sign of waves.

Just then, Arsen pushed open the door. “Mr. Lewis, here’s a document-”

“Get out!” William suddenly shouted toward the door.

quickly backed out. “Yes,

again with

never lost his temper like that in front of her. Her fingers curled tight around the hem of her shirt, and her

over again. The anger on his face

looked into her eyes, and gently took her

not just my call. Sure, I’ve got some say right now, but I haven’t fully secured this position. I told you before–my uncle is still out there. He’s way more capable than me. He runs his own company,

loyal to my uncle. If they hear that I’m making personal decisions like this at work, who knows what they’ll say? Just…try to understand where I’m

out a short, cold

said. “Do those shareholders know that she can’t even run a single

or wrong. It was about Rachel not being worth the

definitely

would throw a tantrum, and that he would

wasn’t like that. She kept things to herself and never made a fuss. No matter how upset she was, she always handled

alone.

the saying–the child who cried

“That’s different. Samantha still struggles with data, sure, but she has the credentials. She’s from Arden University. With some

tasted bitterness in her

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