NovelBookChapter 747: Despite the steel in her words, Corrine carried herself with effortless grace-elegant, composed, untouchable. There was an air of purity about her, a stark In contrast to Leah's calculated arrogance, there was an unspoken thought between them—a flicker of amusement, a trace of pity. Leah had never stood a chance.
Corrine slid two documents across the desk. “Review these. If everything is in order, sign them.” Luna hesitated, her fingers hovering over the papers before she finally voiced the question weighing on her mind. "Are you still pressing charges against Leah?" "No," Corrine answered simply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDragging out the lawsuit would all but ensure Leah's imprisonment-but that wasn't what Corrine wanted. "Then why useagainst her?" Luna asked, searching for meaning in Corrine's motives.
Corrine did not react immediately to Luna's words. Instead, she leaned back in her chair with a composed, almost regal air, twirling a pen between her fingers. Her voice was calm but carried an unmistakable weight. "Miss Potter, we are merely business partners-nothing more." The meaning was clear. She owed no one an explanation for her thoughts or decisions.
Her deliberate, indifferent tone carried a quiet authority that sent a chill through the air.
Luna's pupils constricted slightly. "I am sorry." Corrine remained unfazed. "I will give you the contracts. I am not forcing you. Think it over and cto work next Monday if you've made up your mind." "Understood," Emily and Luna responded in unison.
ŁATést Çh Aptëяş ín GalпovεlŞWithout further conversation, they gathered their belongings and left the office.
As soon as the door closed behind them, Natasha stepped in, a file tucked under her arm. "Miss Holland, this document needs your signature." Corrine reached out, her movements swift and precise as she signed her name.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe glanced up and caught the flicker of uncertainty on Natasha's face. A knowing smirk tugged at her lips. "Wondering why I kept those two?" Natasha hesitated for a moment before nodding. "I do not understand why you want to help them." "Because they are competent. If all goes well, they will replace you." Corrine set the pen down, sliding the signed contract toward her.
Natasha's eyes widened. "Then... what about me?"
Her shock amused Corrine, who leaned back slightly, watching hen reaction "You will be the manager at a subsidiary."
"But I..." Natasha hesitated, struggling to process the sudden promotion.
Corrine anticipated her doubt and cut in before she could protest. "Do not ild protest "Do not sell yourself short. You are far more capable than you think."
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