Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 442:

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Roderick bowed his head, his fingers gliding through his contact list before stopping on a familiar name.

The phone rang twice, and a voice answered, lighthearted and teasing. “Mr. Astley? Finally got time to treat me to a drink, huh?”

But Roderick wasn’t here for pleasantries. He cut straight to the point. “Louis, your guy’s trying to bail on the deal.”

His words came out sharp and precise, leaving no room for misinterpretation. Without waiting for a response, Roderick switched the call to speakerphone. “Louis is standing right here.”

Louis froze, his heart stuttering in his chest.

Had he really forgotten how tight-knit the restoration community was? Of course, his boss knew Roderick.

wavered,

excuses together, a thunderous voice from the other end of the line

you’re this stubborn and unreliable, I don’t need you

rapid-fire, a verbal assault with

mistakes, but you sure love holding onto the benefits, huh? Do you think the rest of us are idiots? You really think you can dominate the restoration field with

with a sharp tap, cutting off the

stood there, pale

This couldn’t be

sand. He’d been on the cusp of

master by now, praised and admired by

now? It was

bubbled up, drowning his pride. In a desperate move, Louis

apologize! Ma’am… Ma’am… please,

eyes searched hers for mercy, but the room remained