Chapter 7: I Couldn’t Let the Child be Born

Troy’s stern gaze swept over Imogen’s expressionless face and then shifted to Charlene, sending at cold shiver down their spines. “You two are truly interesting.” he stated with a firm tone. “As directors, you argue and fight in front of the employees. Is this the example you wish to set for our company?”

The employees, cowed by Troy’s presence, hastily retracted their necks and avoided eye contact, captivated by the tense exchange before them.

Seizing the opportunity, Charlene swiftly spoke up, attempting to turn the tables in her favor. “Mr. Marshall, I was simply working when Ms. Forbes suddenly rushed over and created a scene, indiscriminately hitting me. Can someone who behaves like that truly be a brand director?”

Troy’s steely gaze turned to Imogen, and he spoke coldly, “Apologize.”

Though Imogen knew she wasn’t at fault, she could not voice her objections. With a deep breath and a clenched fist, she replied resolutely, “After Ms. Johnson.”

Her actions spoke of her determination not to apologize until Charlene did so first.

Charlene, however, met Troy’s gaze defiantly and insisted, “But Mr. Marshall, I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Before Imogen could respond, Troy interrupted firmly, “I said apologize.”

His unwavering voice left no room for negotiation, and Imogen looked up incredulously at his cold expression, her heart tingling with unease.

He didn’t even ask for the facts or listen to her side of the story.

Troy’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he reiterated, “I’ll repeat it. Apologize to her.”

fist clenched even tighter, her nails digging into her palm, but the pressure was too great to resist. She reluctantly turned to Charlene and managed to force a few words

smile onto Charlene’s lips, and she responded proudly, “Apology accepted. But don’t

determined to know the reason behind Charlene’s actions. “However, Ms. Johnson, would you care to explain why

looked at Troy and confidently replied, “Mr.

widened in disbelief as she waited for Troy to deny it, but to her surprise, he remained

office,” he instructed, jolting Imogen from her thoughts.

deep breath, she shot a fleeting glare at Charlene before following Troy,

her curiosity any longer and asked directly, “Mr. Marshall, why

chair behind the desk, giving Imogen a fleeting glance but avoiding a direct answer. Instead, he shifted the topic unexpectedly. “What is your reply to

and she replied, “I’ve been busy lately, so

7: I Couldn’t Let the Child be Born

chance to read it yet. But since you’re in a hurry,

at Imogen intently. “Okay,”

been haunting her for so long. She wanted to know what his answer would be, but she didn’t have a chance to do so. But it

within her. “It won’t

her, and she struggled to find words to say. All she managed to

matter quickly and leave so as not to prolong her suffering. “By

Xena?”

Troy to intervene

plan in mind,” Troy replied briefly, not divulging further details to Imogen. However, this only fueled Imogen’s curiosity. “I’ve been in charge of McKesson

various aspects of the brand, from appeasing Xena’s team to redesigning advertising plans and coordinating schedules with the new spokesperson, photographers, and others. The

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