Chapter 11 Settling Scores!
“What are you two doing in my office?” I demanded.
Rosa smiled smugly. “We have shares in this company Olivia We deserve to be here.”
I folded my arms. “Fine. Be in the building if you want. But not in my office. Pick any empty room to loiter in. I don’t care.” Elena jumped up, her face red. “You think you’ve won, don’t you?”
I gave her a bored look “I’m not thinking. I know.”
“How did you even get a man so fast?” Elena spat. “Especially after Richard dumped you for me?”
I rolled my eyes. “First of all, Richard didn’t dump me, I left. Second, get out.“}
I pointed to the door, but Elena wasn’t done
“You think you can live with a stranger for a year? You’ll regret it!” she hissed.
I smiled sweetly. “I’ll live with Chase for one year just fine, Nothing will go wrong.”
Elena scoffed bitterly. “I wonder why you didn’t die in the fire.”
I froze for a second, then laughed. “You tried to kill me, didn’t you? You set the hospital on fire!“}
Elena’s eyes widened for a moment before she composed herself. “You have no proof, she snapped.
I stepped closer, my voice low but strong.
“Maybe not now. But I will find it. And when I do, Elena, I’ll send you straight to jail.”
Elena’s face drained of color. She backed away, hiding behind Rosa like a scared little girl.
Rosa snarled. “Stop bullying my daughter“).
I lifted my chin. Then get lost before I call security.
They muttered angrily under their breath but stomped toward the door.
“This isn’t over!” Rosa threw over her shoulder
“We’ll see who has the last laugh!” Elena added.
I didn’t respond. I watched silently as they left, slamming the door shut behind them.
Finally alone, I sank into my chair and let out a long sigh of relief.
I pressed the intercom button. A few seconds later, a young woman walked in, smiling brightly
“Good afternoon, ma’am. I’m Lisa, your new assistant,” she said
“Hi, Lisa” I said, returning her smile. “Nice to meet you.”
Lisa stepped closer, holding a tablet. “You have a meeting with the board in about an hour. They want to officially introduce you as new CEO
My stomach twisted nervously
the
I had never planned to run this company. I didn’t study business. I never showed much interest, I always thought I’d have my own simple life away from all this
But after Dad died. I realized I couldn’t sell the company. If I did, everything he built would fall into Rosa and Elena’s hands
I couldn’t let that happen
I took a deep breath and said. “Lisa, can you reschedule the meeting? Maybe for tomorrow?“E
Lisa blinked. “Of course, ma’am.”|
“I just need today to settle down,” I added.
“Understood” she said with a small nod, then quietly left the office!!
in my chair, rubbing my temples
Suddenly my phone buzzed I glanced at it l
nail i hadn’t listened to from three days ago
Curious I pressed play i
Richards woce filled the room, sh y and desperate E
“Okna, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry I should’ve gotten you out of there. Please, come. I can help you I can make you better. Please don’t shut
I scoffed and ended the voice
halfway
Typical Richard Always playing the victim. Always making promises he could never keep
I was glad to be far away from ham. Glad to be
Now, my life had new battles
had to find proof against Elena for what she did at that hospital
Now, my life had new battles
I had to find proof against Elena for what she did at that hospital
I had to run this company and protect
t Dad’s legacy
And… I had to stay married to a man I barely knew for one whole year.
I thought of Chase!!
The way he stood up for me today!!
The way he refused Rosa’s offer of money without blinking.
Warmth bloomed in my chest
Maybe just maybe… this fake mamage wasn’t going to be so terrible after all.X
My phone rang again, snapping me out of my thoughts.
I picked it up without checking.
Hello?
“Olivial” Rose’s cheerful voice chirped through the speaker. “Are you coming back in time for our shopping?”
I laughed softly. “Yes, I’m coming now. I rescheduled my meeting, so I’m free ”
“Yay! We’ll have so much fun!” Rose squealed
I smiled as I grabbed my purse and stood up.
