The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 208

Michael smirked, his eyes cold as steel. "I heard you've been blacklisted. Let's see if Mr. Grey is ready to go to war with The Ferguson Group just for you."

Nora's heart pounded in her chest, and she snapped, "You're threatening me!"

"Yep," Michael's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Who knew a couple of slaps could actually make you smarter?"

Nora's face flushed with anger, but what truly unsettled her was the seriousness in Michael's demeanor. He really intended to blacklist her.

Penny crossed her arms, her tone icy, "Nora, if I were you, I'd be on the phone with Mr. Grey right now, demanding justice."

Once Nora noticed everyone's mocking looks, she completely lost her cool. "I don't need your advice. Just you wait and see!" With that, she stormed out in a huff.

The backstage area fell into a tense silence.

Judson immediately took Nancy's hand, concern in his voice, "Nancy, does it hurt?"

weight of the amused stares from everyone around. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and shot Judson

it be that Judson was starting to

probe in Nancy's words, Judson pouted slightly, "Nancy, you said I should take walks when I'm

but chuckle at

near home, Judson, not at a café

look, "Well, you weren't exactly

be watching over Nancy,

but feel a bit

come with your man. Penny told me Deanna was in

reserved solely for Nancy, leaving little room for anyone else.

lend a hand," Penny said, stepping

and wrapped her arms around Nancy

but he quickly yanked Nancy in, wrapping his arm

"Nancy, you know her?"

slightly,