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.”

fault! We’re being

for this project. If 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

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

venting his frustrations

I already know that? But the more he tried to blame me, the more determined I

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

construction team. I made the necessary calls and arranged for both parties to meet on–site to discuss the problem. They agreed, but the

there was no point in stressing

I decided to visit

was packing up to leave, Selene

we talk?” she asked

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

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do you want to talk about, Ms. Vaughn?” I asked, keeping my tone

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

didn’t seem to care about how

matter,” Selene said, her face flushed with

at the clock. “I’m sorry, but it’s