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.

“Even if you complete this project, I question your suitability for the manager position

my heart, making it

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

to the restroom. But leaning over the sink, I found I couldn’t vomit, feeling stuck in

while before I could straighten up, exhausted. My reflection in the mirror showed a face worn out and gaunt. Despite being

continue like this. I needed to take care of myself for the baby’s sake. Just hold

the baby is born, I’ll file for divorce…

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

face remaining expressionless. “It’s all here.

very thorough job,” Melody replied with an overly bright smile. I

that day on, I consciously distanced myself from Leo. Though we lived under the same roof, we hardly

for a

elevator with Emilia, my friend glanced at her phone, surprised. “Laura, they’re saying that the Great City Company project contract was signed today and there’s a

heart sank. “Really?”

there was no notification or message for me. I stared at

“They didn’t invite you?” Seeing my silence, Emilia’s anger flared. “I can’t believe it. You worked tirelessly on that project for a year, and not only is someone else

Cama Was Mine

Chapter 29.

the elevator

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

respect!”