Chapter 620 Stand Against Money
Chapter 620 Stand Against Money
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Jolie had rehearsed countless exnations in her head. She smiled and answered smoothly, “I’ve made a few friends in Aetheris. If I’m going back, I should have a meal with them, say goodbye properly.”
Steven didn’t respond. He just stared at Jolie’s face, then suddenly smiled. “How’s Henry’s factory?”
The color drained from Jolie’s face in an instant.
She swallowed harshly and tried toe up with an excuse, but when she met those faint, knowing eyes, no words woulde out.
Steven wouldn’t say something like that without being sure.
Jolie’s hand fell to her side, fingers curling tightly into the fabric of her pants.
Steven stood up as well. The chair scraped against the floor with a harsh screech as it slid back.
“I never thought I’d be raising a traitor right under my nose,” Steven said with a coldugh.
The word “traitor” made Jolie bristle at once. She rushed to defend herself.
“Mr. Stone, I did it for you! Ever since Tess showed up, you’ve been working day and night. You even lowered yourself to working in a factory just to help her catch people. Why should she get that from you? I just couldn’t stand seeing you wear yourself out!”
Steven stared straight into Jolie’s eyes until she grew ufortable and instinctively looked away.
Thest trace of warmth on Steven’s face vanished, leaving nothing but icy resolve.
“Jolie, this isn’t your first time getting involved in Nichs’s business. Today makes the second, doesn’t it?”
His eyes were clear and sharp. He didn’t give her even a second to deny it before continuing, “Let me guess. When I took Nichs away, Henry found out so quickly. You tipped him off back then, didn’t you?”
He stepped closer, the gentle air around him nowced with cold steel.
Steven sneered, “Why? From the moment you first saw Tess, you already treated her like a thorn in your side.”
As Steven spoke, Jolie’s face nched even further.
She clenched her fists, sharp nails digging into her palms.
After staying by his side for so long, this was the first time he had ever said so much to her.
Before, her biggest wish was that he’d just talk to her more. She didn’t expect it to finally happen today, only for him to use her of hating another woman.
<i>He’s </i><i>asking </i>me why? <i>Doesn’t </i><i>he </i><i>already </i><i>know </i><i>the </i><i>answer</i><i>? </i>
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Bitterness and resentment flooded Jolie’s heart. She suddenly looked up, the soft pink eyeshadow on her lids now edged with a violent red.
“Why? You know exactly how I feel! You’ve always known!”
Jolie lifted her chin and red at Steven, like she was trying to release every ounce of anger she’d been holding in.
Steven watched her silently, then deliberately took a step back.
That tiny movement shattered what littleposure she had left.
“Why?!”
Tears streamed down her face, carving two wet paths through her carefully applied makeup.
Jolie wed at her arm, trying to look less pathetic, but it didn’t help.
“How is she better than me? We’re the perfect match in terms of family background, education, and the way we work so well together. But how is it that I stood by you for so long, and you’ve never once given me a real look? And the moment she shows up, she takes all of your attention. Why?!”
Herst question came out as a hoarse scream.
And yet Steven stood there as calmly as a statue, unmoved by her heartbreak.
“I told you long ago to transfer out. You used your connections and forced the director to reverse my decision. Everything you did was on your own initiative. You brought this on yourself.”
Steven’s voice was as t and still as an untroubled sea.
To Jolie, it felt like a knife had been plunged into her heart and twisted slowly.
She bit her lip hard, trying <i>to </i>keep thest broken sound from escaping her throat.
“Fine.”
She suddenlyughed, lifting a hand to wipe away her tears as if clinging to thest shreds of pride.
“I won’t bother you anymore.”
Jolie red at him, her teeth clenched.
Steven frowned. “You weren’t going to stay by my side anyway. And—”
He raised his phone. On the screen was a recording app.
“The institute has strict rules against inappropriate rtionships between colleagues. I’ll hand in this recording, and I don’t rmend you continue in research work.”
<b>Steven </b>spoke without emotion, not caring in the least about Jolie’s wide eyes and shock–filled stare.
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Chapter 620 Stand Against Money
Jolie snapped, “What!”
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“And another thing,” Steven added coolly. “The Reagens may be thergest shareholder of the Nexus Research Institute, but I’ve already had headquarters refuse further cooperation with them.”
His cold voice drilled into Jolie’s ears. She actuallyughed in anger. “Steven, I admit you’re a research genius. You made a name for yourself young. But what makes you think you can stand against money<i>?</i><i>” </i>
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<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.