Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 496 I Can't Come Back

I wondered if my chuckle was too offensive. In any case, Mr. Finnley's expression changed dramatically.

Meanwhile, Anne sneered and said, "Look what the cat dragged in. It's you, Rinatta! It seems to me that you don't actually want to leave the company. After all, you didn't even finish your design!"

I sneered the same way she did. "Isn't it obvious? I had no idea that I would be falsely accused and fired. Look, not even the whole team can get the job done. How do you expect me to finish it alone, then?" I gave Mr. Finnley a sarcastic look. "If that's the case, I'll be taking my leave."

Just as I was about to turn around and leave, Mr. Finnley hurried over and gripped my hand.

"I know you came back for the project, Rinatta. You have no intention of bringing the police into this matter, do you?"

"Police? What's going on?" Jack's voice rose in the air before three minutes were up. He rested his gaze on Mr. Finnley's hand, which was firmly gripping mine.

At the next moment, Mr. Finnley instinctively let go of my hand.

I looked at Jack, feeling somewhat speechless. Hadn't we agreed that I would have a few minutes to do my thing?

behind Jack, and she wore a diffident look on her face. I winked at her; it seemed like she tattled

to tell Jack the truth. All he did was stammer and say that I made a mistake. He also said that he needed me

time Mr. Finnley was done, he added, "Rinatta has been fired, but she volunteered to return and

which pissed me off so much that it amused

and left. "Well, I don't

week or two until the date for submission of the design sketch. However, that didn't mean that time wasn't tight

my arm. In the end, however, his arm was grabbed by Jack instead. "What

McLennan. If she leaves, then the p-project..." After a long time, Mr. Finnley still didn't manage to

was already in front of the elevator. Anne was nervous

worried that we'll call the police if something happens to the company's ten-million-dollar project? You'll be sent to jail for the rest

the biggest fool I had ever seen.

Instead, Anne approached me

"Having strong

the company pursues its legal rights, you'll be