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.”

it’s not our fault! We’re being blamed

there’s a problem, we’re the first ones accountable. No excuses. If we don’t want the consequences, we have to fix it,” I said firmly.

nodded and turned away, muttering under her breath,

knew exactly what she meant. Logan was venting his frustrations

he tried to blame me, the more determined I was to resolve this issue

It was my way of fulfilling my dad’s dream. I couldn’t allow any flaws. My dad was a perfectionist, and I wanted to prove that his daughter

manufacturer and the construction team. I made the necessary calls and arranged for both parties

was no point in

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

up to

talk?”

the company three days ago as a supervisor in the administration department.

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to talk about, Ms.

sudden promotion to supervisor was glaringly obvious–Logan‘ doing. His actions were no different from an ancient emperor

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

Selene said, her face flushed

glanced at the clock. “I’m sorry, but it’s