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?"

of the amused stares from everyone around. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and shot Judson a warning look, "What are you doing here? And with Mr. Ferguson

that Judson was starting

you said I should take walks

but chuckle at

"She meant near home, Judson, not at a café near

a sharp look, "Well, you

be watching over

but feel a

Michael grinned, "Miss Lena, I didn't come with your man.

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

to lend a hand,"

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

Penny's hug, but he quickly yanked Nancy in, wrapping his arm around

"Nancy, you know her?"

slightly, replying,