Chapter 16
“Joshua, Tiran kick you out of the Smith family with just a word?” Racquelle looked at me with an air of arrogance, threatening me sharply
Vernon laughed, looking smug as he saideoldly, “Where’s that auregance from earlier? Are you rated on? There’s no place for you to speak with Racquelle here.”
He deliberately embraced her as she were his greatest support.
Seeing this, I felt nothing at all instead, replied calmly, “If you list on giving the project to Vernon, I will call Dalin
The company belonged to Dad, not a playground for Racquelle and Vernon
Thad no intention of entertaining them since Dad had to make every decision.
diately and ask for his decision. If he agrees, I will sign it
“Shut up”” Racquelle was indeed furious, stamping her foot and angrily pointing at me, “Joshua, you’re just a lapilog. You can only follow commands. You have no right to resist. Do you
understand?
I answered calmly, “Since I am the general manager of the Smith Group, I have the responsibility and obligation to undertake every company task. I will not sign this contract. If you insist on signing. I will consult Dad tomorrow.
“As for your threats to fire me, you must discuss that with him first. After all, my position is determined by him, and only he, as the chairman, has the authority to dismiss me.”
I couldn’t let anything happen to the company while I was in charge; even if she forced me to, I wouldn’t compromise.
“How dare you““Racquelle was stomping her teetin anger, dearly not expecting that 1 wouldn’t be intimidated by her threats!
1, who had always been bent in front of het, was now unwilling to comply with her demands, showing a determination to stand my ground
She was furious but helpless. Deep down, she law her request was unreasonablo. It Dad found our, he certainly would disagree.
“Josh, you really are getting bolder, huh? How dare you ignore the words of the Smith family’s heiress?”
Seeing her at a disadvantage, Vernon immediately stepped into comfort her. “acquelle, don’t get angry. If a lapdog doesn’t behave, just train it a bit more. After all, it’s just an animal, and
He smiled gently as he eased her.
Racquelle enjoyed this attention, leaning into his embrace and playfully pouting
“Vernon, you’re right. There’s no need to waste words on an animal läe him! “After all, ho’s just a lapdog; it’s normal for it not to understand human language!*
She deliberately kissed Vermon before me and then looked at me with provocation, her cold laughter echoing in the room
“Toshua, your refusal to let Vernon and I sign the contract is just jealousy that I’m with him, isn’t it? Listen here, if the man I like wants the stars
Is from the sky. I’d be willing to batch them
“No matter how much you’re green with envy, it won’t matter. I’d never consider some eone like you as worthy of being my fiance. Do you understand?
I remained silent, finding Racquelle’s self–absorbed attitude laughable. She was an arrogant woman who utterly disregarded others Even if she threw herself at me, I wouldn’t space her a glance. Only someone like Vernon, who was greedy and lustful, would treasure someone
