Chapter 96

Evan answered the phone, casually waving at the senior executives clustered in his office. They practically bolted, relieved. They realized the “Prince,” who’d been abroad, had been quietly biding his time, sharpening his skills. He wasn’t just a pretty face leveraging his family’s resources. They’d been repeatedly proven wrong. Zach, in the corner, felt like he was dreaming.

“Secretary Wen, something up?” Evan’s voice was calm.

Me:“I was supposed to return to work the day after tomorrow; my leg is healed. But I need to go see my grandmother…Could I have another week off?” I tried to keep my voice steady, but the weariness must have shown. Evan paused.“You’re getting pretty good at skipping work. Don’t tell me you’re planning to milk this work injury for all it’s worth.”

“No…”

“Be at work the day after tomorrow.”

“But five days…”

even half a day. I expect to see

sorry. I didn’t realize the divorce would be so complicated. If I had known, I wouldn’t

Evan:“Otherwise what?”

nearly three hours; he likely already knew. I wasn’t confident I could turn public opinion around in two days. My constant presence at Jones Group, always

what you’re worried about.”

attack. Negotiation.”

He sighed.“Secretary Wen, you’re

do this, but they’ve pushed me too far.

blind confidence is terrifying.”

methods.” I

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