If Cecilia did that, it would also put Rachel in a tough spot.


    Cecilia pursed her lips and forced down the anger in her chest.


    “Alright.”


    Yvette smirked.


    Just as Cecilia was about to turn around and step out, Rachel suddenly grabbed her hand.


    Cecilia knew what Rachel was about to do, but she didn’t want Rachel to get into a conflict with Yvette


    because of her.


    She whispered, “Rachel, let it go. It’s just knocking on a door. It’s not a big deal. Maybe she really didn’t


    hear it earlier.”


    Rachel gave Yvette the side–eye. She then strode to the doorway and knocked loudly before raising her voice.


    “Still didn’t hear that? Seems like you might need your ears checked, Yvette. Want me to rmend a good doctor for you? Not hearing a knock is one thing, but if you can’t hear a client in a meeting, that could cause a serious loss for thepany.”


    Yvette put down her pen and fixed her gaze on Rachel. She forced a smile, so fake it was almostughable.


    “What’s this? Are you already ying favorites on your first day back? I mean, knocking or not isn’t that big a deal. This girl’s your friend. It’s natural for you to defend her.”


    She waved her hand like she didn’t care. “It’s fine. Just be more careful next time.”


    Cecilia figured it was better not to make a fuss. She really needed this job. She bowed slightly and nodded toward Yvette courteously.


    “Thank you, Ms. Yvette.”


    Rachel tugged on Cecilia’s hand, clearly unhappy with her submissive attitude.


    “What are you doing? She doesn’t have the final say in whether you stay or go. And you did knock, loudly, more than once. If she’s not deaf, she should’ve heard it.”


    At that moment, Yvette’s assistant, Sharon Kandor, couldn’t take Rachel’s arrogance anymore and snapped back.


    “Who do you think you are to speak to Ms. Yvette like that? You haven’t even officially taken over thepany, but you’re acting all high and mighty. You’re just an illegitimate child! How can youpare to a real heiress of the Lloyd family?”


    Rachel’s calm expression instantly turned icy. Her gaze was sharp as she nced at Sharon. “And your position is?”


    Sharon shrugged. “I’m Ms. Yvette’s assistant.”


    Rachel gave a slow, thoughtful nod.


    “Oh, Ms. Yvette’s assistant. That’s such an important role. But I must’ve missed the memo. Since when did


    assistants get to interrupt a conversation between the biggest shareholder and the deputy CEO?”


    Her voice was calm, but the re she shot felt like a dagger straight into Sharon’s face.


    Sharon’s cheeks flushed red from holding in her frustration.


    Yvette smiled awkwardly. “Don’t mind her, Rachel. Sharon’s been with me a long time. It’s just out of reflex. She’s protective of me, that’s all.”


    “Oh, it’s no big deal,” Rachel replied with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “She’s clearly close to you, and it’s only natural you’d defend her. So I’ll let it go this time. But if it happens again…”


    As Rachel trailed off, her expression suddenly turned harsh.


    Sharon caught her gaze and felt a chill down her spine. She had never met a woman with such an overwhelming aura, something that came from deep within.


    Even if she wanted to argue further, the words got stuck in her throat and refused toe out.


    The tension in the office instantly thickened.


    Cecilia’s heart was pounding. She was worried that Yvette might blow up and make things worse for Rachel.


    Just then, someone knocked on the door,


    “Ms. Yvette, something’s wrong!”


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