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?"

feeling the weight of the amused stares from everyone around. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and shot Judson a warning look, "What are

Judson was starting to regain

words, Judson pouted slightly, "Nancy, you said I should take walks when I'm free. I've been waiting for you

chuckle at his innocent

teasing, "She meant near home, Judson,

shot Lenard a sharp look, "Well, you

though Lenard was supposed to be watching over Nancy,

help but feel a bit

"Miss Lena, I didn't come

spot were clearly reserved solely for Nancy, leaving little room for anyone else. Somehow, this realization made Michael feel a bit

I called Michael to lend a hand," Penny

and wrapped her arms around Nancy briefly before pulling back. "Long time

Judson was annoyed by Penny's hug, but he quickly yanked Nancy in, wrapping

"Nancy, you know her?"

nodded slightly, replying,