Chapter 24
Jude’s words hit me right in the hear
Having been together with me for so many years, he knew best what mattered to me, so he didn’t mince his words when hurting me.
I forced my eyes open, trying hard not to cry and not to let my eyes turn red. Expecially not in front of him and Vivian, I didn’t want to look so vulnerable.
In the end, I just nodded and left the office directly.
He was right. I didn’t have a say in the Carson Group, so naturally, I couldn’t represent them,
Everyone knew I was an unwanted Mrs. Carson, so my promises only represented myself. But I had to take responsibility for this and give Russell an explanation.
When I got to his company, Russell threw a cup right in front of me.
The cu
cup shatters into pieces, causing a loud stack.
“Ada, you can’t do business like this! Do you know I adjusted production schedules for the Carson Group project!” he roared. “Now you pull this on me. Are we not going to cooperate anymore!”
1 had no defense this time.
The Carson Group partnership had already gone to Skydiver Material, so there was no way we could work with Russell anymore.
I kept apologizing, trying to calm his anger.
But Russell was really mad. He stood up, pushed me by the shoulders, and demanded me to leave
Suddenly, I felt something flowing from my nose, and then I saw the horrified louk in Rusell’s eyes.
“Ada Mrs. Carson, Ada” he shouted, all panicky.
I gently wiped my nose. Seeing the red blood, I was momentarily stunned.
Then Russell yelled loudly, “Call 911, quick!”
I wanted to tell him I was fine, probably just a side effect from the injection. But I couldn’t say a word and just collapsed.
I didn’t fully faint, there was still some consciousness left in me
It seemed like many people lifted me into an ambulance; there were chaotic footsteps around me, and someone kept calling my name.
When I woke up, it was already dark outside.
Russell and his wife were sitting by my bed; seeing me awake, they quickly gathered around.
“Ms. Watson, are you okay? Is there anywhere that hurts?” Mrs. Morrison was a kind–looking woman, all worried as she looked at me.
I gently shook my head and started with an apology, I’m really sorry, Mr. Morrison. The deal didn’t go through, and I made you worry.”
“Forget it. It’s not
fault. I know you’ve had it tough” Russell waved his hand, and I could see he was genuinely upset too.
Losing such a big order would make anyone mad–it was more than just a financial hie
Mrs. Morrison poured me a glass of water and shot Hussell a glare. “Ms. Watson, the doctor said it’s a side effect from the shot but didn’t tell us what
“Russell just called Mr. Carson, and his secretary said he’s probably busy!” She looked at me with some hesitation, and I got the message right away.
It had been hours, and Jude hadn’t shown up–he wasn’t coming by any
chance.
Vivian p
probably never mentioned my incident to him, or if she did, but he simply didn’t care to see me.
I shook my head helplessly, masking my emotions, then pulled out my phone.
“Mr. Morrison, I came not just to apologize but to make amends,” I said.
Then, I forwarded the contact information of several previous collaborators to him.
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“These guys have projects that need supplies, and I’ve talked to them–they’re keen to work with your company,
i
“I know it’s the Carson Group’s fault this time, and apologies don’t cut it. It falls to you to renegotiate with them, and I apologize for the trouble,” 1 said, all guilty to him.
Seeing the contacts on his phone, Russell finally gave a smile involuntarily
Then he sighed, “Ms. Watson, why go to such Tengils?”
1 smiled back, not knowing how to explain,
They all knew about my situation, so they called me “Ms. Watson” instead of “Mrs. Carson
The doctor finally confiroved it was just a drug side effect, nothing serious.
The Morrisons insisted on driving me home, but I refused
hi was okay in show weakness for work, but I didn’t want pity every time prople saw me.
When I got back to the neighborhood, I felt a bit suffocated. If I had a choice, I wouldn’t want to come back here. I was already thinking about whether I should leave
As soon as the door opened, I fel a chill in the living room.
Seeing the figure on the sofa, 1 instinctively grabbed a vase from the shoe rack, only to see jude walk up to me and turn on the light in the living
room
Hmph, don’t w
even recognize me anymore? he scoffed.
I squinted slightly, finally seeing his angry face.
I ignored him and just changed into slappers.
But the next second, he grabbed my wrist and pinned me against the wall. “Why didn’t you pick up the phone? What exactly are you trying to dot
“Aren’t you all about work? Do you know how much has been delayed because you didn’t show up at the company? Can you take responsibility for
He seemed really mad, his grip kept tightening, and I felt like my wrist was about to break.
Isucked in a breath, then glared at him with resentment. “If you break my wrist, that should count as intentional harm, right? I can sue for domestic violence and divorce.
“Have you thought about how much you’re gonna split with me?
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