At Daggers Drawn When Monday arrived, I had many matters to handle and people to
meet.
When I reached my office, I noticed how quiet it was I even wondered if I had got off on the wrong floor
Despite the dark circles around his eyes.
Josh knocked and entered my office with a smile.
“Ms.Chloe, will the meeting start on time today?” I “Of course, why wouldn’t it be?” I replied while
observing his expression.
I couldn’t help but wonder why he was so excited He said.
“Great, then I’ll inform the rest I entered therge meeting room at ten o’clock.
People were in a heated discussion, demanding I settle ounts today Before the meeting I invited
Adrian toe.
After taking over Tanum Corporation, I signed an engagement agreement with him.
He was my personalwyer and thepany’s legal counsel.
Josh was presiding over the meeting trying to ease the tension among the crowd.
When he saw me, he introduced me to those present.
I nced at the people in the room, who looked like they were ring at amon enemy.
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The leader among them asked, “Ms.
Chloe, can we finally resolve our issues today? We’ve been waiting here for days and have spent much
on food and amodation” “Did Matthew send you here? Then, you can ask him to reimburse your
expenses! Why bother me?” I retorted, staring at the person speaking.
He shouted at me, “What did you say?! Can’t you see we can’t keep tossing the ball back and forth like
this? You two are divorced, and it’s your problem, so stop ying with us.
Now that you’ve taken over, settle the ounts and stop wasting our time!” The others chimed in like
clowns, and I felt like I was in a circus.
Meanwhile, Josh carefully assessed the situation styly.
After another rude man finished insulting me, I couldn’t take it any longer.
I mmed the table and stood up to re at them.
Even my employees were shocked.
Do you think I’m a pushover?! You’ve been dealing with Matthew in everything, yet youe to collect
debts from me?! I pointed at Josh.
Either he didn’t exin things well enough, or you thought I was an easy target.
Tve been in this business for a long time and uphold integrity andmitment.
However, that’s only for My sudden retaliation shocked everyone, and they exchanged puzzled
nces.
“I thought I could still work with all of you by reiming Tanum Corporation.
I never expected such misconduct from you.
I do not associate with individuals who have skewed values.” Unable to bear the situation, someone
became furious and questioned me, “What do you mean?!” Facing the standoff, I knew no one would
leave this meeting room if I didn’t acknowledge their ims