More Than A Favor

Chapter 44

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Back at the office, Maya rushed over the moment I arrived. “Ms. Hart, you went to Mr. Mercer’s office, didn’t you? What did you talk about? Did you two make up?”

“What do you think?” I replied, meeting her gaze directly.

I

Under my stare, Maya fidgeted nervously and grabbed my arm. “I’m sorry, Ms. Hart. I didn’t mean to hide it from you. I was just afraid you’d be upset…

“You were afraid it would affect work, and you’d get scolded, right?” I said, cutting to the heart of her thoughts.

Maya bit her lip, guilt written all over her face. “I’m sorry, Ms. Hart…”

“It’s not your fault. Self–preservation is human nature,” I said sincerely. I didn’t blame Maya. After all, even among sisters, one would prioritize herself before helping the other.

“Ms. Hart… Maya shook my arm, as though wanting to say more.

I cut her off, “Mr. Mercer said if we don’t resolve the lighting issue, we’ll be held responsible. We don’t have time to dwell on anything else. Let’s focus on fixing the problem.”

not our fault! We’re being blamed for something we didn’t

responsible for this project. If there’s a problem, we’re the first ones accountable. No excuses. If

argue further. She nodded and turned away, muttering under her breath, “Using public power for personal

venting his frustrations

that? But the more he tried to blame me, the more determined I was to resolve this issue flawlessly. That way, I’d leave him

amusement park wasn’t just another project to me. It was my way of fulfilling my dad’s dream. I couldn’t

and arranged for both parties to meet on–site to discuss the

point

the day off to rest. Meanwhile, I decided to visit the Mercer estate. I’d cleared things up with Logan, but I still needed to settle things with

I was packing up to

we talk?” she asked hesitantly.

supervisor in the administration department. I was in the project department, so we had no

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about, Ms.

doing. His actions were no different from an ancient emperor bewitched

was sure to cause gossip among employees. And Logan? He didn’t seem to care about how it reflected on the company–or on

Selene said,

clock. “I’m sorry, but it’s work