Chapter 99:

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Joshua's secretary was shaking with anxiety.

She longed to escape but felt paralyzed.

Observing Lilliana's domineering behavior, Joshua's displeasure increased and he ordered his secretary, "Go away now!"

The secretary rushed out immediately.

Lilliana, frustrated, snapped at Joshua, “What are you saying? Am I not allowed to direct your secretary?” Her voice rose sharply, echoing with anger, and her expression contorted with frustration.

Joshua silently closed the office door.

He faced Lilliana calmly and firmly, containing his irritation. “Do you realize that the entire office is under surveillance? If your outbreak today is filmed, what will you do? Are you not interested in going out into the public eye again?”

Lilliana sneered disdainfully. “If I decide to return to the limelight, I need only speak to my father. I am not intimidated by any of these minor players. Is your concern for me genuine, or are you trying to divert attention from some misconduct on your part?”

Under Lilliana's piercing, accusatory gaze, Joshua clenched his fists in frustration. “What are you implying?”

“What am I implying?” Lilliana replied as she stood up and closed the distance between them, her eyes narrowed. “If I hadn't visited today, I wouldn't have noticed how many attractive women work here. It must be quite a daily pleasure, surrounded by so much beauty, right?”

Joshua's expression soured. “Their employment here is not my decision. Why take out your frustrations on them?”

“I just can't stand it. What does it matter? It's just a few employees. Find others to hire. And look at you – so gloomy. You’re really angry with me, aren’t you?” Lilliana challenged.

his eyes, choosing to

evidence of infidelity but speaking harshly, insisted: "Joshua, I don't want any women in your office, including your secretary. Do

years, performing her duties excellently. We have an agreement that she cannot be fired without just cause. Have you thought about the repercussions if I fire her just because

sarcasm. “Oh, happy with your performance? “How

expression darkened even further. “She's

Alicia?” Lilliana snapped. Her voice hardened as she continued, “You were unfaithful to me. It’s not unthinkable that you

her with eyes filled with jealousy and anger, realizing that the tender understanding they once shared had vanished…

situation. “Joshua, either you fire all the employees today or our commitment

visibly affected

with a deep sense

of necessity than desire, he took Lilliana's hand firmly, not as a

the support of the Green family

of it immediately," he said, his voice rough with

considerably, despite knowing that Joshua felt compelled

However, that pleased her.

himself with his own words. “Firing them is a drastic measure. I will instruct the PR team to frame

that, Lilliana's

leaned towards him, seeking reassurance. “Tell me honestly, did you cheat or

Joshua replied firmly, “No.”

“Swear it,” Lilliana demanded.

unfaithful, I'll have a terrible ending," Joshua

had made a grave promise. “If I ever mistreat you, may it come to a terrible end.” At that moment, Alice had blushed

smiled warmly. “Joshua, I will always trust

now, Lilliana's reaction was entirely different. Instead of silencing him, she added coldly, "I have sacrificed a lot for you. If you

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