ed to process the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her. "How could I have been so foolish?" she whispered to herself, her voice laced with self-reproach.

er imagined she would take, a desperate attempt to secure the funds she desperately needed for

lion, even a hundred thousand, I haven't gotten it yet." Her eyes closed briefly, the weight of her burden pressing do

Alessia's hand shot out, grabbing her phone from the table. Her eyes immediately fixated on the screen, displaying h

ly swiped across the screen, desperately seeking confirmation that the figures weren't a

one buzzed again. This time, a message arrived, ignitin

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n the screen, and Ales

or being willing

own on the table and roughly wiped her face. "Give your bald head to the devil," she spat, her anger esc

. With trembling hands, she reached for her phone again, locked the screen, and stared blankly at the room. The money s

ere. All the division heads were present, each armed with their documents and supporting data. A projector in the ce

ightly uncomfortable. Ethan's domineering aura always made others cautious, b

ential for this restaurant branch. Its location is in the city center, close to several office buildings and

y points in her notebook, occasionally glancing at the projector screen. H

Alessia's body tense. She turned her head for a moment, meeting his gaze with a firm e

is hand into Alessia's dress, even now touc

to stop her boss's actions. However, it seemed that Ethan wasn't bothered at all. He even seemed to smil

t that can be obtained in the first three years. If we manage marketing

even though her mind was still disturbed by the incident earlier. She straightened her

ut this, Sir?" Kelvin

make sure there are no mistakes in the execution. I want the survey team to double-check

plied, taking notes o

lightly, speaking softly but loud enough for the woman to hear

ing not to react. However, she couldn't h

new ER Group restaurant branch in Surabaya was completed. All the division heads began t

e return to your respective jobs," said

ore leaving the room. Kelvin was the last to leave, looking at Ethan

ts were stored properly. Her fingers moved quickly, wanting to leave the room as soon as p

p her work. Alessia turned quickly, her gaze meeting Ethan'

u lock the door?"

to make Alessia's feelings even more uncertain. Without answering her q

the man. But her steps were slower than Ethan'

essia," Ethan said, h

om." Alessia tried to be firm, even t

flash, his hand caught Alessia's

u doing?" Alessia