Chapter 10
So, what did all those drinks Britney downed for him even count for now?
Britney, who was outside the door, was pondering the same thing.
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Britney went back home, took some pills, and lay on the bed.
Just then, Rhonda called her, asking her whether she had rested properly, felt better, stayed away from alcohol, and so
- on.
Her answers were evasive.
Almost in the blink of an eye, Rhonda knew she was lying. “You’ve been drinking again, right?”
“What choice do I have? It’s business.”
Rhonda immediately snapped, “What the fuck are you thinking, Britney? Have you forgotten that you almost died from alcohol poisoning? And that jerk Rodrick–how could he still send you to those business dinners?”
“This won’t happen again,” Britney said firmly.
But Rhonda didn’t buy it at all. “You said the exact same thing the last time.”
“I mean it this time.”
“Really?”
“Yes,” Britney said. After some thought, she asked, “Do you know any lawyers? The good ones–good enough to go toe–to–toe with Royarch Capital’s legal team.”
Rhonda was stunned. “What do you mean?”
“I wanna terminate my contract with Royarch Capital, but you know I’m bound by a long–term agreement with them. and the terms aren’t in my favor. Besides, Royarch Capital’s legal team is notoriously tough. Few lawyers dare to take my case.”
Hearing this, Rhonda finally realized Britney wasn’t joking. She gasped, saying, “You really mean it! Am I really talking to Britney? For real?”
“You bet,” Britney smiled.
“Yay! Finally, Britney! I’m so glad to see you wake up from that lovestruck fool! It’s such a day worth celebrating!” Rhonda was genuinely happy for Britney.
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Britney needed proper rest. Otherwise, she would have dragged Britney into a heartfelt talk all night long.
“Leave the lawyer thing to me. I’ll get you a good one,” she said to Britney reassuringly.
After chatting with Rhonda, Britney felt better. Before she drifted off to sleep, Rodrick called her.
She answered.
“How may I help, Mr. Livingston?” Her voice was calm.
“Bring me the allergy medication,” Rodrick ordered, his tone as demanding as ever.
She said, “Alright, Mr. Livingston.”
After hanging up, she turned off the phone and went to sleep.
Rodrick had an allergic reaction after playing the hero.
What did that have anything to do with her?
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The next day, shortly after Britney arrived at the office, Katheryn approached her with a phone in hand, acting all mysterious.
“I think Mr. Livingston and Ms. Webster spent the night together.”
Katheryn’s voice was barely audible, as she was afraid a third person would hear her.
On the phone was a photo she had secretly snapped.
“They arrived in the same car this morning, and Ms. Webster is still wearing the same clothes as yesterday.”
Britney glanced at the photo.
Rod
y the car door, half of his face obscured in the shadow. He lowered his head, looking at Bianca, who
ut of the car.
mething to do with the angle of the shot–they seemed kind of intimate.
at it for a few seconds in silence, Britney looked away and shoved the pills in her palm into her mouth.
she took a few sips of water to wash them down.
The water was hot, but she literally felt nothing as it flowed down her throat.
She spent the entire morning sorting out the information on all the projects she handled, even finishing her resignation letter.
During this time, Bianca went to Rodrick’s office four times, each visit taking at least thirty minutes.
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