Theda sneered in response.
Everything she had done for the Buchan family had earned them enough money
tost generations, but now, they were biting the hand that fed them.
Robert stood up, and the sight of him made everyone visibly afraid.
Theda noticed his stern expression and grabbed his arm. "Sit down."
Robert frowned, unwilling to back down. These people had no right to treat Theda
this way.
"I said, sit down," Theda repeated, stressing her tone.
Robert finally withdrew his murderous gaze.
Joanne scoffed, "Seriously, Theda, you should find a normal secretary. We don''t know where you picked him up, but he''s a time bomb. You don''t want him to bring trouble to our family."
"That''s my business. Stay out of it," Theda countered. "As for the lost money, I will figure out a way to make it up. You don''t need to worry. Now you can leave. My dogs don''t like outsiders here."
Joanne was annoyed, but since Theda promised to pay back the money, she relented a bit.
"If you''re going to pay us back, give us a deadline. We can''t wait forever."
"When do you want the money?"
"Three days. If you can''t pay up in three days, we''ll remove you from your position."
Joanne was aware that Theda had
all her money in Buchamet
sament, which had been
by Debra and Andrew.
Theda had nothing left now. There was no way she could pay them back.
"Fine, three days it is," Theda agreed.
Robert frowned, knowing it was impossible.
"Let''s wait and see," Joanne said, leaving with the others.
Robert hesitated. "Do you have the money to pay them back?"
"I don''t." Theda shook her head.
She had agreed only to avoid losing her position.
"To be honest, I''m at the end of my rope," she sighed. "But I don''t think I''m
Com vet. Someone wille
I me within three day
Robert was skeptical. "Who would help you at a moment like this?"
Those people were all opportunists When Theda was in power, they all e to tter her. When she
came
was
down, none of them would offer a helping hand.
Theda replied, "Debra, maybe."