Mockery flashed in Connor Bambra's eyes. "Why is it that you can dish it out, but you can't take it?"

Erin stood up, sneering. "You think standing up for Rebecca will get you a partnership with Prospectus Technology? Idiot!"

Although Connor had been thinking along those lines, being called out by Erin before everyone made his face darken with anger.

"I think you're just bitter because you can't get the man you want, and now you're lashing out at everyone," he taunted.

"You-" Erin was livid. She shot to her feet and said coldly, "You'll regret this!"

With that, she spun around and stormed out of the room.

Throughout the ordeal, Damon watched the scene unfold with an indifferent expression, not a hint of emotion on his face.

The room quickly returned to its lively atmosphere, as if nothing had happened.

Despite the apparent calm, Rebecca couldn't shake her unease.

the past, even if someone spoke ill of her behind her back, Damon would never have let it slide if he

she used to blackmail him, he probably wouldn't even let her near him. The thought made her chest tighten. Rebecca stood up and told everyone with a forced smile, "You all keep chatting. I need to use the

the room, she took a deep breath, hoping to release

walked to the window at the end of the hallway, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it. Her expression was full of

...

after storming out of the room when she spotted Nyla. Her eyes narrowed

was talking with Valarie when a voice interrupted them. She

to

didn't care about Nyla's frosty demeanor. Smirking, she said slowly, "Ms.

haven't you learned that it's rude

was

to the curb without hesitation as soon as Rebecca returned that you're

but apparently not. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten back together with Rebecca. Nyla frowned, about to respond, but Valarie couldn't hold back any longer. "Erin, are you insane? You came over

trying everything to get with Damon, and he doesn't even give you a second glance, does

hit a

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