Chapter 28

Jake gave Thea a helpless look. "They absolutely don't want her there. Bringing her along will just make them angry

Madelyn smiled softly and blinked, "It's okay. I'll try to speak positively about Miss Rowland. Even if it doesn't change their minds, at least the effort will show the company that she tried. Maybe that'll help ease things a bit." Jake nodded, turning to Thea with an icy tone. "Madelyn is going out of her way for you, and you can't even say thank you."

"Why should I?" Thea crossed her arms, her voice cold. "You two are too noisy. If you're so great, go and get them to sign with you. Then you can come back and boast all you want, and I won't say a word. Right now, you've got nothing to show for it, so what's there to be p Jake's face darkened as he grabbed Madelyn's hand and headed upstairs. "I told you, with her attitude, why bother?"

Before leaving, Madelyn turned back to Thea with a smug smile. Don't worry, Miss Rowland. Even if you end up leaving Avon Ventures, I'll write you a recommendation letter to help you find a better job.

In the private room. Joyce was growing impatient. She was stunningly beautiful but had a straightforward and decisive personality

If it weren't for her brother repeatedly reminding her that Nicolas was influential, and even if the deal fell through, they couldn't afford to make a scene, Joyce wouldn't have tolerated this dinner meeting.

She was about to make up an excuse to leave when the door suddenly opened. A couple entered - the man was decent- looking, and the woman had a delicate appearance with what seemed like a timid personality. For some reason, Joyce didn't take a liking to them at first glance

Madelyn's eyes lit up, and she quickly extended her hand in a fawning manner. "You must be Ms. Maddox. I'm Madelyn, the assistant from Avon Ventures who's been in contact with you."

"Oh, it's you," Joyce said, suppressing her impatience and irritation,

she tearfully explained that she had been dating her boyfriend for three years when her female superior swooped in

successfully closed a deal with

hearing Madelyn's story,

hearted mother.

the mistress her father had brought home. Joyce didn't approve of such behavior, so she agreed to Madelyn's request, seeing it as a good deed. Joyce forced a polite smile. "Now that your superior isn't bothering you anymore, Laake it things are going well with your boyfriend, right? Are you two planning

Madelyn flashed a sweet smile and looked gratefully at Joyce. "Thanks to your help, Ms.

nodded half-heartedly, already thinking of

"Joyce, I wasn't sure what you'd like to cat, so I ordered everything on the menu. I hope

away, she managed to keep her composure, but her tone turned colder. "That won't be necessary. I have something to attend to

after such a clear signal, Madelyn still clung on. She lowerell her eyes, tears

just once more. My superior still won't let me go. She's making me come here to close this deal, and if I don't, she'll fire me. I'm really scared.

"Is that

story, recounting her encounters with Thea both yesterday and just downstairs. Naturally,

to do. Jake and I truly love each other, but she keeps making my life miserable. Is

has quite a reputation in the industry.

tell he lacked the competence to handle this deal Discreetly moving away from Madelyn's hold, Joyce stood up. Tll bring this up with Nicolas. If he gets rid of that employee, we might reconsider working together in the future." Madelyn's face stiffened at Joyce's refusal to commit to a partnership, but the mention of firing Thea immediately brightened her

took out her phone. "Joyce, thank you for supporting me. Since

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