"If you weren't in management, believe it or not, I'd kick you out!"
Hearing this, a fresh wave of rage welled up in my chest. I could feel every humiliation like a brand, burning and permanent; betrayal tasted sour and metallic in my mouth. I did not know how to survive this hollow life.
I've always been the one working the hardest for the company, yet the department manager position he promised me was handed to Julia Snow. And he still has the nerve to bring this up!
"Vivian, let me tell you something," Ethan Reed continued.
"My mom was furious. She was clearing out some clutter the other day and throwing away the silver box in your safe. It looked like some broken necklaces and other junk. You’d better buy her some nice jewelry."
"Otherwise, if you come to the Reed family empty-handed, we won’t let you in!" Ethan said harshly. Hearing the words silver box, I froze.
"What did you say you threw away?"
"An old silver box, just a worthless piece of junk," Ethan said with contempt.
Hearing this, I trembled all over.
"Ethan! That was my mother’s treasured dowry!"
Hearing this, Ethan faltered, his voice a little unsteady, but he quickly recovered.