Chapter 782

Selena glanced at the paper in front of her-it was a resignation letter. She didn't grab it right away. Instead, she picked up her teacup, gently blew the steam off the top, and took a sip before speaking, "What's the reason?"

Holt lowered her head, her voice rough with emotion. "Ma'am, I'm really sorry. I failed to protect you."

If Mr. Everett hadn't stepped in yesterday, things could have gone really wrong. Holt felt deeply responsible for what happened.

"You didn't protect me," Selena said softly, "but it's not entirely your fault. I knew staying in Newport wouldn't be a walk in the park."

"So, even if I got someone else, it wouldn't guarantee dodging these schemes."

She paused, thinking it over. "How about docking a month's salary as punishment? Does that sound fair?"

Holt's tears fell instantly. Ms. Selena was genuinely kind-hearted. Having such a boss was a stroke of luck.

She promised earnestly, "Ma'am, I'll never leave your side again."

"Alright, sit down, have some tea, and dry those tears. We've got important stuff to discuss."

to wipe her tears, and took a sip of hot

we didn't find much. The cameras didn't catch

"Sorry, Ma'am, I

outcome; she

reassured. "It's just that the other side is

execution, that was likely Abraham's doing. Only Abraham had the meticulous mind and skills

hadn't reached

being a force

Dealing with Joy was already a headache, and now with Abraham involved, things were only getting

would probably never get resolved. She'd have to swallow

try to overstep her bounds.

had long realized that fairness didn't exist in this world. No matter how furious or upset she was, without the power to fight back,

to rub elbows with power, using every

...

her

and then played with her daughter, showing her @gift from her dad that made her

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