Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 235

Chapter 235 What's the Fuss

It was hard to tell if Amelia was talking about taking over as Mrs. Harmon or as the head of the design department. I didn't even have to say anything-my colleagues jumped in, ready to defend me.

"Mr. Harmon, all three departments' projects have been led by Eva. You can't just replace her out of nowhere."

ou swap out the

"Exactly! We just closed the deal with Heights Group. They won't be happy if you swap lead designer."

"Is it even appropriate for Ms. Miller to be stepping in across departments? The projects are nearing completion."

"What is this? A coup?"

As the projects were nearing the end, it meant profits were about to be distributed. If I were removed now, I would lose my cut, and the credit for the entire project would go to Amelia. She knew it, and Leonard knew it too. Leonard hesitated for a moment, clearly conflicted. But as soon as Amelia tugged on his sleeve, his face hardened, and his mind was made up.

"Eva, you're not in good health, so it's best if you take a break. Amelia will take over the design department."

"And Eva," he added, "hand over all your project materials to Amelia. Don't hold anything

back."

released my clenched fists, letting

seen this coming. Without Leonard's backing, Amelia wouldn't have been so brazen. In the past, even when he loved me, Leonard would have been more cautious.

position as the head of design, not because I was his wife, but because of my skills. Emma tugged at my arm, but

boss make his decision. I'll start

no shape to argue. If Amelia wanted to take on

smug expression finally showed her true colors as she stood next to me, though she tried

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can't

your designs

scrap them entirely. They just need to go through a new review." My voice was calm, devoid

hard copies and your

seeming

"Sorry, my laptop is personal property, and I make sure to leave a clear work trail to avoid any confusion

knows what kind of trouble she's trying

my health isn't great, at least I can

really ended up in there, who knows, I might just die

meaningful glance and

then. Ms. Green, please step away from