When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 248
Jade appeared somewhat disheartened. “Alright, fine
After Jade departed. Alison still couldn’t gather her thoughts. Growing restless, she didn’t want to linger in the office any longer. Rising abruptly, she made her way to the rooftop of Quaria, seeking solace in the open air.
Expecting solitude. Alison was surprised to encounter Gina there. Gina stood by the railing, lost in contemplation. Not wishing to startle her, Alison cleared her throat to announce her presence.
Gina turned, acknowledging Alison’s arrival.
Alison hesitated, then spoke awkwardly. “Did I interrupt you?”
Gina shook her head. “Not at
Alison took a deep breath, intending to find a secluded spot for reflection. However, with Gina’s presence, finding tranquility proved challenging.
Suddenly, she confessed. “I’m not neglecting my duties. I needed a moment to clear my head.”
Gina offered a reassuring smile. “I understand.”
Alison breathed a sigh of relief, a flicker of worry crossing her mind that Gina might spill about her rooftop escape to Mr. Clark
“You look troubled, is it work-related?” Gina, usually reserved, initiated a rare conversation with someone she wasn’t very familiar with.
Alison felt a pang of distress, yearning to unburden herself but unsure whom to turn to. As luck would have it, Gina asked, and she spilled. “Yes, because I can’t quite grasp the theme you’ve given: love that isn’t tied to blood can still be as strong as a diamond. If the theme focused solely on romantic love, I think it would be easier to expand upon…”
Gina seemed contemplative. “Would you like me to explain why I chose this theme?”
“Sure.” Alison felt as if Gina was offering her a personal tutoring session.
Gina succinctly recounted to Alison that she had been abandoned by her biological family but had found a maternal love that was not bound by blood.
Alison was astonished. ‘Incredibly, there are mothers who favor their adopted daughters, even to the extent of sacrific their biological daughter, even her life… they don’t deserve to be called mothers.”
Gina chuckled. It was all in the past.
“Do you understand the theme better now?” Gina asked in return.

Alison indeed found some clarity after hearing Gina’s personal story. “Thank you. Rest assured. I won’t share what you’ve shared today with anyone else.”
Gina nodded casually. In truth, whether Alison disclosed this to others didn’t concern her much. After all, hadn’t her estrangement from the Miller family been widely publicized?
Alison then hurried downstairs to attend to her duties.
Gina lingered on the rooftop, seeking a moment of solitary peace. Her phone chimed, and it was Neil calling.
Gina answered, “Neil”
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Chapter 248
“Gina, are you busy? Did I catch you at a bad time?” Neil inquired
“Not at all,” Gina responded softly.
“That’s good to hear. I have something I’d like to ask you,” Neil sol
“Of course, go ahead.” Gina nodded..
I heard Jasmine went for an interview at Quaria and bumped into you… Neil began.
“So, I used my privilege to prevent her from entering Quaria, is that correct?” Gina interjected Neil’s words.
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Neil hesitated. While Jasmine’s tearful plea for his intervention wasn’t exactly as Gina described, it wasn’t far from the truth
either.
“Gina, I trust you, which is why I’m asking about this,” he said.
“Jasmine never showed up for the interview, not even passing the first round of auditions. It seems her mom was keen for her to land a spot at Quaria and attempted to sway the Head of the Design Department, but she ran into me instead.”
Gina paused there, confident she had shared enough. Neil could likely guess what happened next.
Neil was speechless. Gina’s version of events was completely different from Jasmine’s.
Jasmine cried on the phone, accusing Gina of seeking revenge. Despite their rivalry, Gina shouldn’t have resorted to such underhanded tactics.
Naturally, Neil sided with Gina
“Alright, Gina, I understand the situation now. Sorry to bother you.” Neil needed to respond to the Bush family. Jasmine had called him in tears, hoping he would speak to Gina and prevent any malicious retaliation against her so she could join Quaria.
Last time, he had intervened out of friendship and directly arranged for Jasmine to be admitted to Prover Hospital. This time, he couldn’t intervene further; it wouldn’t be fair to Gina.
Gina didn’t feel inconvenienced. “No worries. I’m free at the moment. By the way, Neil, have any health issues been bothering you lately?”
I’m doing fine.” Neil’s tone brightened at Gina’s concern. “Gina, Gabriel mentioned you’ve been busy lately. Don’t o yourself. Remember to take breaks. If you need assistance with work, like investments, or anything else, give me a Though I’m getting on in years, I can still lend support with a few small tasks to back your endeavors!”
Gina grinned. “Sure thing, Neil. If I need help, I won’t hesitate to ask.”
Neil was pleased. “Excellent.”
After ending the call, Gina glanced at the time. It was nearly the end of the workday, and Gabriel might be waiting for downstairs at this hour