The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

hapter 29

I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. “Why?”

Leo didn’t answer directly, only continued, “Melody will take charge of the project reports. For now, I’ll be reassigned to training new secretaries.” He looked up, signaling that I could

leave.

He was taking away my hard work with no explanation.

An intense anger surged within me. “Why?! I’ve spent over a year on this project, pouring in so much effort! Why should Melody get it just because she showed up?!”

Leo looked at me, surprised. It was the first time he had seen me so furious in our five years together. After a moment’s hesitation, he frowned and replied sternly, “I know you’re driven by ambition. The manager position will still be yours, but this project… Melody is simply a

better fit.”

His words struck me like a knife to the heart, leaving me speechless with the pain.

Leo softened his tone. “I don’t have the energy to keep up with this right now. I need to focus on resting. Besides, Melody’s family is connected with the chairman of our partner company, making her the most stable choice to lead.”

My eyes filled with tears, and my voice came out in a rush. “This project was nearly finished without her! Are you telling me there’s no bias here? You just want her to take the credit!”

“Laura!” Leo’s face hardened.

I looked at him, my eyes brimming with defiance and hurt.

if you complete this project, I question your suitability for the manager position if you can’t separate business from emotion.” He added firmly, “This is

it hard to breathe. Without another word, I turned and

frustration grew with every step. A year’s worth of hard work, countless late nights, endless meetings and

throat. Covering my mouth, I rushed to the restroom. But leaning over the sink, I found I couldn’t vomit, feeling stuck in a miserable’state.

My reflection in the mirror showed a face worn out and gaunt. Despite being pregnant, I had lost weight instead of gaining. I

couldn’t continue like this. I needed to take care

the baby is born, I’ll file

returned to my desk. I soon saw Melody approaching with a confident stride. “Laura, Mr. Reed assigned me to handle the

face remaining expressionless. “It’s all here. Don’t

Melody replied with an overly bright smile. I took several deep breaths to suppress the resentment

we lived under the same roof, we hardly exchanged more than a few words each day. The cold

for a full month.

the elevator with Emilia, my friend glanced at her phone, surprised. “Laura, they’re saying that the Great City

sank. “Really?”

I stared at it blankly, then let

flared. “I can’t believe it. You worked tirelessly on that project for a year, and not only is someone else taking the credit, but they didn’t even invite

Mine

Chapter 29.

the elevator chimed open.

with Leo and Melody at the front. Emilia’s words echoed in the crowded space: “…not even invited to

respect!”