Everyone at Albert Group knew Chris disliked women who advanced their careers unethically. Nobody dared to make any risky moves in the years he took over the company because of that. Yet, that seemingly meek Kathryn had somehow found a loophole!"Who knows? She's glued to Mr. Albert every day and frequently visits Rexton Manor. That's where he currently resides!""First come, first served?""You should hold off on discussing that for now. People in this department have been fired in the past because of such discussions!"One of the junior secretaries seemed to recall something. However, she didn't dare to continue the conversation.The other secretary didn't dare to continue the conversation after being reminded.Elise got so angry that she slammed the files she was holding on the office desk when she heard that. Elise and Janet were the only veterans in the company then. The new secretaries enjoyed gossiping. But Markus had hired them from elsewhere, so their abilities were

Markus nodded. "Don't you think everything is a little too coincidental?"Coincidental? There were no coincidences in Chris' world.If it was done by the same person, that person must be from within the company."This means Krista's underlings are still infiltrating his company!" His face darkened at that thought."It seems like it's time for another reshuffle!" Chris sneered.There were plenty of Krista's underlings within the company when he first took over Albert Group a few years ago. It took him half a year to get rid of them all. He knew that Krista wouldn't just sit still because of that."I'll investigate as soon as possible!" Markus exclaimed.Chris grunted in acknowledgment. Then he added coldly, "Make it noticeable!"Anyone associated with Krista didn't deserve to be treated with respect. That woman needed to understand that some things were not meant for her. She shouldn't even harbor such delusions about them.Markus nodded. "Got it!"Meanwhile, Kathryn was in Ch

Kathryn nodded her head pitifully. She was genuinely aggrieved. Being involved with Chris had already been her worst mistake. To make matters worse, his stepmother was bullying her now. There was no way she would allow that to happen. Her life would be miserable if she allowed that woman to bully her. Chris smiled as he pulled her onto his lap. "You've made her livid, yet you still feel aggrieved?"He had heard everything when he walked in just now. Krista was so angry that she broke her high heels in the lobby downstairs. She was clearly walking with too much force because she was angry.Kathryn huffed, "Who gave her permission to say such things about me!"Chris was amused by her "miss goody two-shoes" look, which said, "It's not me. It's her!"He observed the usually timid girl and was surprised that she had managed to make Krista so angry. He believed that this was the second time she had done so.Chris felt he had made the right choice at that moment. This girl might look

Abruptly, her phone vibrated on the couch, prompting Kathryn to pick it up hurriedly. As she did so, she did not forget to peer in Chris' direction.It wasn't until she was certain she hadn't disrupted his work that Kathryn let out a sigh of relief.Chris hated disruptions, especially when he was editing his documents.Kathryn picked up her phone and headed to the balcony outside the lounge. Only then did she glance at the caller ID.It was Wendy.Kathryn's expression darkened. She answered the call anyway. "Hi," she began coolly."Hi, Kathryn. I-It's me!" Wendy's voice came through her phone, filled with feigned gentleness. She was probably feeling rather awkward herself, for her voice sounded unnatural.Kathryn hummed coldly.Her indifference enraged Wendy, but the latter attempted to suppress her temper. "So, when are you bringing Chris back home?" she asked.A flash of iciness crossed Kathryn's face. "Why do I have to bring him back home?" she asked unceremoniously."Kath

Meanwhile, Krista was enraged when she returned to Albert Manor. She was intent on gathering some of her things there before heading to the hospital.Unfortunately for her, her mother, Savanna, was there as well.Upon her return, Savanna stood up from the couch. "Where have you been? I went to the hospital, but you weren't there!"Krista limped over and hurled her bag onto the couch. "Franco wants to see Chris. I went by the company."Her anger flared as she spoke.Now that the entire domestic group belonged to Chris, Krista didn't want to stop by the company if she could help it.Franco's loyal employees were still working within the company. So she dared not stay away for too long as well.Krista didn't expect Chris to be absent and that shameless person to be there when she arrived.A trace of frostiness graced Savanna's eyes as soon as Krista mentioned Chris' name."Is that Michaels woman taken care of yet? Don't you, for one second, forget your agreement with the Winchest