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.

it slide if he found

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

hoping to release her frustration with the

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

...

room when she spotted Nyla. Her eyes

a voice interrupted them. She turned her head

to be friendly-they had

Smirking, she said slowly, "Ms. Nyla, I really admire how calm

learned that

tone was

you to the curb without hesitation as soon as Rebecca returned that you're in such a bad mood,

Nyla frowned, about to respond, but Valarie couldn't hold back any longer. "Erin, are you insane? You came over here just

they were together. You've been trying everything to get with Damon, and he doesn't even give

a

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