[Camari]I walked out of my boss's office feeling uneasy. Everything felt like a dream. I looked back at the desk and chair I had used for the last three years. I would have never been able to return to this place.I was grateful that my boss's assistant took me via the executive elevator. I didn't have to use the employee lift. So I didn't meet any of my coworkers. Only the security and receptionist in the lobby saw me walking towards the exit.With the dignity I had left, I walked upright. I was innocent. Why would I be embarrassed by other employees' suspicious stares? Arriving at the car, I let my tears fall. I didn't know what was wrong with my life. Why didn't I stop being afflicted with misfortune?My phone vibrated, and I sobbed even more. Oh, my God. Could that be another bad news? I frowned when reading Grandpa's assistant's name on the screen. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly to calm myself down."Hello, Niccolo." I managed to greet him in a cheerful voice."Miss G

I approached the sofa and sat down while leaning my back and lifting my legs onto the table. I closed my eyes. Without planning it, the morning events at work filled my head. The accusatory stares from coworkers, Emily's smile, and my boss's nasty words replayed.After eight years of working at the company, holding money was second nature to me. I worked as an employee in the finance division. My achievements were impeccable, and I was repeatedly named the best monthly and annual employee.I sacrificed everything to be the best among everyone. I came early and left later than everyone else. I didn't take time off and even forced myself to work when I wasn't feeling well.However, the pile of money found in my desk drawer ruined everything. I couldn't accept my boss firing me without investigating first. Could it be that he was working with Farrell to get rid of me from my position? Why?My cell phone vibrated again, and I groaned. I purposely ignored her incoming calls because I didn't

[Camari]I closed the apartment door and placed my bag on the kitchen counter. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, but it couldn't calm my anger. Damn it! What a jerk! What an ignorant woman! I wanted to punch someone right now.Seeing the refrigerator, I went over and got a bottle of water. I gulped it down until I felt calmer. I sat on the couch and leaned on its head. That couldn't be allowed anymore. I had to do something to stop her from doing whatever she wanted to me.That ignorant man who hit my car window a few days ago was her messenger? I remember we just talked at a café not far from our workplace. I'd been daydreaming at the red light, so I was a bit late driving my car when the green light turned on.So, she taught me a lesson right then and there? What did she want? I got beat up by a guy who was bigger and taller than me? What a crazy woman! Just because she came from a rich and more influential family, she took it out on me!Not satisfied with getting her hands

His movements were so fast that I didn't know what to do to prevent him from hurting me other than closing my eyes and squealing in surprise. But waiting for a while, nothing happened. His hand didn't land anywhere on my face.Feeling his grip on my right arm loosened, I opened my eyes. He let go of my hand and grasped the other hand on his right arm. I turned and saw Jasper standing nearby with reddened eyes."I've told you, touch Miss Gastrell once more, and I'll break your finger that hurt her," Jasper said between gnashing his teeth."Let go of my hand, you fool!" scolded Farrell. His two guards stood nearby, helping him face Jasper."Let him go, Jasper!" someone shouted from behind me. "Don't get your hands dirty."Jasper obeyed his superior's words and stood before me, protecting me from Farrell. I didn't care how he and Otis got here, but I was grateful that he was helping me. My body trembled, and my heart pounded so fast when I realized I had just escaped from danger."What's

[Otis]Camari smiled before turning around and walking towards the elevator. A woman as good as her should never have married Farrell. Father had been irresponsible in sacrificing her happiness for his ambition.Staying close to her post-divorce wasn't a wise move. Father would only make her more miserable. His favoritism toward her would have fueled Farrell and Bella's emotions. They would no longer hesitate to make her suffer.Unfortunately, I couldn't discuss this with Father. He would be offended if I made any suggestions. Besides, he didn't want to see me or talk to me. What I couldn't understand was his silence. Why didn't he help Camari when she got hurt by Farrell and Bella?"She's a kind and caring woman," Jasper stated meaningfully. He glanced at me while rubbing his chin with his forefinger."Why do you speak in that tone?" I entered the apartment."I don't remember at all that you shouldn't exercise while under-rested," he remarked as he closed the door. "But Miss Gastrell