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.

explain—” Louis’ voice wavered, his earlier bravado

together, a thunderous voice from the other end of

and unreliable, I don’t need you in my studio! I can’t

a verbal assault with

the benefits, huh? Do you think the rest of us are idiots? You really think you can dominate the restoration field with your mediocre skills? Well, guess what? You’re fired. Pack your stuff and get

cutting off the tirade before Louis’ boss

there, pale and shell-shocked.

couldn’t

future he’d envisioned slipping through his fingers like sand. He’d been on the cusp of promotion, ready to oversee a

master by

It

out across his forehead. Panic bubbled up, drowning his pride. In a

I’m sorry! I apologize! Ma’am… Ma’am… please, forgive

searched hers for mercy, but the room remained silent, save for