Chapter 52

They were in the company building, and many

employees were passing by the conference room.

Hence, Derek helped Alessandra up first.

“I–I’m fine.”

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Alessandra could not care less about her pain. She

hastily wiped the table and took out a cloth to wipe the

laptop and phone.

“Stop! I’ll do it!” Derek quickly shoved her away, making

her stagger a few steps backward.

“I’m so sorry, Mr. Schwartz. I–I didn’t do it on purpose,”

Alessandra apologized profusely.

For someone from a less well–to–do family, ruining

someone’s valuables would only make their situation

worse.

She was hoping she did not have to pay for the losses,

but Derek examined his devices and said grimly,

“Ma’am, my laptop’s motherboard is fried, and my

phone isn’t lighting up. You’ve got to compensate me.”

“I–I…” Alessandra paled, unable to form a complete

sentence. All she could do was bow and apologize.

She only wanted to earn some money to help lessen

Emmanuel’s burden and give Mackenzie some jewelry.

To her horror, she had to compensate a huge sum

when she had not even gotten her salary.

just terrible! I’m sure Emmanuel won’t let

if he finds out about

happened. There’s no

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Derek helped her up and added

now. I’ll

when I find

me your

the verge of crying, but she

and gave him

same time, Beatrix was standing outside

door. When she

to help

surprise, Alessandra agreed

him. Hence, the former

only

after breaking their things.

number, Derek could not

little before leaving to get his

repaired.

important data

of effort

Alessandra to compensate

intangible losses as well.

felt horrible when Derek left.

up the conference

that, she clutched her abdomen and walked

of the room.

she saw Beatrix,

greeted,

not want Beatrix to

in trouble if she

pretended to look fine no

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pain she was in.

Ms. Cadigan. Are you

bad for Emmanuel’s mother when

Feeling worried, Beatrix

take two days off if your

no, no. I’m fine. I’m feeling great!”

waved her hand

smile.

she straightened her back,

pain, which

and

manager

End of discussion.”

Beatrix

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was all she could do to help

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