“Why?” A deep and magnetic voice rang out from the door, prompting everyone to turn their attention to the speaker.

Artemis had his arms crossed before his chest as he leaned against the doorframe. With a cigarette resting between his lips, he looked like a laid-back hooligan.

Ironically, it was that handsome, bad-boy style of his that caused women to swoon over him.

After all, how could any woman resist a good-looking, rich guy who was strangely graceful yet unrestrained?

“I'll tell you why. How about because this is my turf, and I can bankrupt each and every one of you? You got a problem with that? Or do you think I don't have what it takes to fire you?” challenged Artemis. “Or perhaps I should let you be the CEO for a couple of days, huh? That way, you can actually experience what it's like to be at the top.”

“N-No!” said Janice as she hastily backed away. With a stumble, she fell into Jeremy's arms.

“J-Jeremy, please help me ask Mr. Luther for mercy. Please. I don't want to get fired! I don't!”

Jeremy's expression was grim. When he turned his attention to Janice, his eyes shone with a hint of disdain.

Rather than a girlfriend, he thought she was more like a friend with benefits because their connection had always been more physical than emotional.

Now, she had offended Artemis and was hoping he would help. She can dream on!

“You're the one responsible for the rumors in the office? There is no evidence to prove them one way or another, so why did you say all that and tarnish Ms. Bailey's reputation? I finally understand why she slapped you. You are the one who started all this drama, and she only slapped you to retaliate and teach you a lesson.”

Janice's eyes bulged. She trembled endlessly as she stared strangely at the man beside her.

Is this the man who keeps whispering into my ears about how much he loves me? So his love only exists when we're in bed, huh?

“Jeremy, y-you...”

Jeremy ignored her. He turned his attention to Dwayne and simpered, “Since Mr. Luther has already issued the order personally, Mr. Derning, I will support his decision wholeheartedly.”

Dwayne didn't reply. He simply smiled at Bailey, and the implicit message could not be clearer.

the malicious one who spread the rumors in the office, so I protected

I knew it. Bullies are all the same and will

Janice. Bailey had a skin-deep smile on her lips when she advised, “Here's a hint for all the ladies. Never trust a man.

for a moment

Artemis frowned a little.

just insult every

sat quietly on the

thought about throwing Rhonda under the bus, but she got scared when she thought about what that

would be able to save her job, but she

other hand, if Janice were to keep Rhonda's secret safe,

you b*tch! Just you wait. If I ever get the chance, I will make you

quirked a brow, asking, “May I have the honor of treating you to lunch, Ms.

glanced at him before moving toward the exit. “I'm not hungry. You should ask someone else, Mr.

in

that is

his smile. He was truly curious about what his tyrant boss was

has been stomped on countless times

His sharp gaze swept across the room full of his employees. Just like that, he scared

the top managers of Luther Group gathered for the conference on the top floor. The head of every department

sat on either side of Artemis, and they

will represent Luther Group and become a participant in The Grand Fashion Show, which will only be held every four years. That, in turn, would mean that the winner will have a shot at earning the title of The Ultimate Designer. It also means

noticed how

for surprising me.

Jefferson, which of you would like

but stayed quiet

she was concerned, competing against an incompetent woman like

lowered her stance and stood beside Bailey as an equal if the competition didn't determine who would get to compete in

she said, “Ms. Tanner is the host, whereas I am but a guest. Therefore, I should not go first

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