More Than A Favor

Chapter 75

I saw the anger flashing in Logan’s eyes, followed by his cold, mocking tone “Ma pred potik || wouldn’t fire you?”

“Then do it!” I challenged, standing my ground

Logan’s face darkened with fury, but before he could respond, Ashton seches Telke to mow why you want me replaced, Mr. Mercer.”

Logan didn’t hesitate. “You failed to follow directives and took unauthorised breaks, causing days to the project. That is the reason.”

“I told you–I already approved it,” 1 interrupted, defending Ashton

Logan turned his glare on me. “Do you think your approval exempts him from being held accountable?

The tension in the room was palpable. Mr. Gray quickly stepped forward, trying to defuse the situation “Mr. Mercer, it was indeed inappropriate for Mr. Drake to take unauthorized breaks. It won’t happen again.”

“Why not? It’s my right to take breaks,” Ashton shot back, clearly unwilling to back com

I supported him. “Even if he doesn’t take a break, I need rest too. He still wouldnt be able to work

then.”

Logan’s expression darkened even further. His gaze dropped to my hand, which was still holding Ashton’s. “Ms. Hart, come with me. I need to talk to you.”

commanding, as if he were ready to tear into me. But I wasn’t afraid. I had plenty to say to him too

of Ashton’s hand, but before I could step away, Ashton grabbed my hand

same protective look he’d given me back in Amaty when Synthia’s scheme

me to

withdrew my hand gently and told him, “Mr. Mercer can’t

me go. I followed Logan, who was visibly

him after a few

froze, casting me a cautious

his pace relentless. Not knowing where he was leading me, I called out, “Mr. Mercer,

you need to say here. I have work to do, and you’re already wasting

approached, he grabbed

breath fanned my face, and the features I had admired for ten

got some nerve

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throbbed from the impact, but I refused to flinch. This man, impulsive and easily angered, had kept me walking on

his gaze fearlessly. “I simply don’t want your

He just stared at me intently. Finally, he asked, “Are you dating that

I answered truthfully.

so protective of him, even holding hands.