Confrontation


    She walked past the two women without a nce, heading straight into the house.


    A waiting servant immediately stepped forward, respectfully taking her bag and helping Seraphina change


    her shoes.


    Seraphina calmly cast a nce at Justin, who was sipping coffee in the living room.


    "Justin, why haven''t you been to thepanytely? I heard Michael is nning to promote some new talent.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g


    Justin gave her a nonchnt look.


    Tm just thinking about early retirement; is that a problem?"


    Seraphina snorted. She was about to retort when Flora chimed in at the worst possible moment.


    "Seraphina, I heard you took over thepany. Congrattions!"


    Seraphina forced a smile and said, "Thank you."


    "Seraphina," Grace said with a mix of admiration and jealousy in her eyes. "You''re incredible. Dad always tells me that I should learn from you if I want to be as sessful." Seraphina paused in her steps, hesitating for a moment before responding.


    "Really? Uncle Alexander is being too kind."


    Her uncle wasn''t one topliment her.


    Flora quickly added with a smile, "Yes, Seraphina. I brought Grace here today because I''d like her to help out at thepany. It would be a wonderful learning experience for her." Seraphina stopped, and her brow was furrowed slightly


    Noticing the change in Seraphina''s expression, Flora anxiously continued, "It doesn''t have to be an important position. A senior management role or even a supervisory one will do. After all, Grace is family. Your sister deserves a fair chance. Seraphina''s frown deepened.


    Flora had some nerve,ing here to ask for a position like that. She had the nerve to ask for a senior management role just like that.


    Before Seraphina could respond, Justin couldn''t help but scowl


    Hiszy voice broke the silence.


    "Isn''t ruining Uncle Alexander''spany enough? Now, you want to ruin us? Cross Group doesn''t support freeloaders!"


    Seraphina raised an eyebrow. Since when did Justin''s words sound so pleasing?


    Confrontation


    Justin''s words were blunt, to say the least; he didn''t show the mother and daughter any respect.


    Finished


    She often unted her status as Mrs. Cross, and her influence had extended far. Everyone knew she was Uncle Alexander''s, so why wasn''t anyone listening? "Justin, how can you say that? We''re all family. Grace is your sister too, Flora said, her dissatisfaction clear.


    Justin pointed at Seraphina.


    "This is my sister. I don''t recall having a sister named Royle."


    Flora''s anger started to show as she turned to Seraphire,


    "Seraphina, I know you''re in charge now. Giving your sister a position shouldn''t be a big deal, right?"


    Seraphina was directly addressed. She paused, and a meaningful smile yed on her lips.


    "If Grace wants to join Cross Group, it''s doable."


    Flora let out a relieved smile, and before she could feel pleased, Seraphina continued.


    "Every year, Cross Group focuses on hiring top-tier management talent through HR. If Grace has the ability, she''s wee to submit her resume." The atmosphere grew tense.


    Flora frowned. Her tone became sharp and sarcastic.


    "Why make things soplicated? It''s just a matter of you saying the word. She''s a family member. Why are you being so petty?"


    Grace nodded in agreement and chimed in from the side, ying the part of the obedient sister.


    "Yes, Seraphina, I just want to learn the ropes of doing business."


    Seraphina inwardly sneered, speaking slowly and deliberately.


    f you


    "If y


    want to learn, school is the ce for that. Every position in thepany serves a purpose. With your skills, I''m afraid you won''t be up to the task."


    Grace''s expression immediately fell. She bit her lower lip as she looked at her mother with grievance.


    Flora was momentarily stunned; her expression shifted dramatically. In her rage, her sharp and biting words rang out


    "So, you''re looking down on us, huh? Don''t forget, we all carry the Cross name!"


    Flora red at Seraphina and sneered coldly, "You think you''re so high and mighty? The inte is full of


    your scandals!"


    The living room echoed with Flora''s relentless mocker


    The temperature in the room seemed to drop to freezing


    Even the sound of Tustin''s aime stonnert


    Confrontation


    Coincidentally, Emeris walked into the room.


    It wasn''t clear how long he had been outside, but his e


    414