Chapter 389
As Marina kepe referring to everything she dad today as “work” Daron felt a heavy weight settle in his chest, making to breathe.
Marina didn’t even glance at Daron. After parking the car, she opened the door and was about to get out. Just then, D reached out and grabbed Marina’s hand, his face full of urgency.
If you weren’t working at Zamora Group, and you heard about what happened this morning, would you still have go the hospital? Daron asked
Marina nodded in response to Daron’s question. “Yes,” she replied.
Working at Zamora Group was just her way of fulfilling a promise she made earlier. Her other job? Being Daron’s wif
Of course, as Daron’s wife, it was her job to step in and keep things from falling apart when things got tough. This was first time she actually got to use what her grandfather had taught her in real life.
Daron let out a sigh of relief at her answer, but he could tell Marina was about to say something else. He gently placed finger on her lips to stop her. That’s all I needed to hear,” he said.
He didn’t care about anything else she might say. Marina pressed her lips together, swallowing the words she was abou vary.
Daron opened the passenger door and got out. Marina took a moment to steady herself before getting out as well.
They walked side by side to the elevator. Just as Daron reached out to hold Marina’s hand, her phone started ringing. St hecked the caller ID before picking up, unintentionally avoiding his touch.
Chloe, do you need something? Marina asked. Realizing it was Chloe on the line, Daron shot Marina a look.
Chloe said, “Ms. Finley, the families of the deceased are saying you promised them 700 thousand dollars each before you
eft
Marina frowned slightly. “I never made any promises to them regarding compensation,‘ she replied. After all, she waszy ka tey decision–maker at Zamora Group, so it wasn’t her place to make that kind of call.
There are set procedures for compensation when accidents happen on site. Marina knew the rules inside out. So she wouldn’t go around making wild promises in a situation like that.
Chloe said, “But the families of the three deceased are insisting that Mrs. Zamora promised them compensation”
Marina frowned. At that moment, Daron reached over and took the phone from her, his voice cool and even “As long as th Compensation they’re asking for isn’t unreasonable, just agree to their terins and get this settled as soon as possible.” he said
Chloe recognized Daron’s voice and didn’t hesitate to say. Understood Alright. Me Zamora, Ill have someone send the documents over for your signature right away? Chloe sant
The insurance company will only pay out 300 thousand dollars to the rest has to come from Zamora Group. You’ll need to
Ugn off on it.
Daron replied quietly, “Okay, and hung up
As he handed the phone back to Marins, she looked up at him, ready to explain. I never personally promised them any Compensation/ Marina waid
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Tater she began trying to explain
These interrogred her, his tone calm and steady. “I trust you to keep your cool. You wouldn’t make promises like that he
The westert’s gone and his family just wants more to help secure their future. I get where they’re coming from Zimora Crong will cover the rest, so you don’t need to stress about it. You did great,” Daron told her, his voice gentle.
Marina feir her worries melt away. Daron always knew how to put her at ease. They walked out together as the elevator inons opened onto Daron’s office floor.
The executive office was buzzing with activity today. Media outlets kept blowing up the phones, all wanting the seneg
Once Daron dove into his work, Marina slipped back to her own spot. Everyone was swamped, and by the time things fin fowed down, it was already way past quitting time.
Muring checked the clock, she still had some things to take care of at Finley Group, so she was the first to head out. As the walked out with her briefcase, her colleagues who were still working overtime glanced up at her.
On the surface, nobody said anything, but one could tell they weren’t too happy about Marina ducking out early Everyon de was still burning the midnight oil, but Marina just walked out like it was no big deal.
Yearly an hour after Marina had headed out, Daron finally emerged from his office. He walked into the executive unite, toticed Marina’s workspace was empty, and was ready to turn away.
ist then, someone spoke up. “Mr. Zamora, are you looking for Ms. Finley? She left about an hour ago the person volunteered.
t was a newbie who’d just transferred over from another department. She was also the first one to notice Marina hast letti
With Extron still working late in his office and everyone else in the executive suite still grinding away. Marina just walker a ike it was nothing. The others didn’t have the guts to leave early, so they could only scheme against her behind her hack.
The newbie figured that after this, Daron wouldn’t value Marina as much anymore. And now that she if actually managem alk to Darom, she figured she’d have more opportunities to prove herself in front of him from now on.
But to her surprise, Daron showed little reaction to her words. He simply turned around and walked away. The whe watched Exaron’s retreating figure, a flicker of confusion in her eyes, before heading back to her wat
She’d only just joined the executive suite, and honestly, she was still feeling a bit out of her depth. She turned to her br Anker and asked quietly, “What did Mr. Zamora mean by that?”
The coworker didn’t even glance her way, just kept focused on their own work. ‘No clue. Maybe you should go and f yourself the coworker said without looking up.
Stof getting the answer she was hoping for, the newbie gave an awkward sunile and just went back to her seat, keeping ber head down and getting back to work.
She conduit reast pulling out her phone to rant to her friend [Zara, everyone at work is so cold. I even set to maily everyone against the unfairness, but nobody joined in. Why does she get to have all the perks?!
Zara law the message and rephed instantly Who gets special treatment!)
Cafite Pont know the one I mentioned last time. On my first day in the executive suite. I tried to say be and she emaily Mear the off today she was even worse, everyone else was stuck working overtime, but she just badest early set dost
give a damn
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Zara: [Maybe she had something urgent and had to leave early.]
15 you
Calista: [After she left, we had to cover for all the stuff she left unfinished, so now we’ve got even more work piled up. It annoying. Nepotism hires can all go to hell!]
Zara: [Don’t sweat it. Dinner’s on me tonight. I’ll be joining the Zamora Group soon, so we might end up as coworkers. honestly, I’m technically an insider too; hearing you complain like this kinda makes me feel bad.]
Calista: [You’re not like her at all. You could’ve started at the top, but you’re choosing to work your way up with the rest Plus, you’ve actually got the skills. She’s not even in the same league as you. She’s just here to coast and do nothing–l
‘Why can’t these freeloaders with connections just go hide out in some easy job? Calista grumbled inwardly. She’s hogg key spot and just leaves all the work for us to clean up. Seriously, it’s killing me!”
Calista sent Zara another wall of complaints. Once her coworkers started trickling out, Calista stuffed her phone away an rushed to wrap up the rest of her work.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
