<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 1115 Her Refusal</font></font>N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia clenched her fist. “And what if I don’t apologize Queenie turned her head to look at Nichs.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Nichs, is there really a need to keep such an employee?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nichs looked at Cecilia with narrowed eyes and said to her, “Cecilia, I’m sorry.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He, just like Cecilia, couldn’t afford to upset Queenie.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After all, Orion Corporation was in dire need of the Jamieson family.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Moreover, Queenie had her ways, and Nichs was well aware of his own limitations. He knew he couldn’t fully protect Cecilia from Queenie’s harm.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia understood the situation as well. With a grit of her teeth, she made her way toward Cassandra and Cassina./</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“I’m sorry.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassandra watched with satisfaction as Cecilia reluctantly apologized to her.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">However, she didn’t want to let her off so easily.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“I heard about how you were bossing my sister around yesterday. Do you really think a simple apology is enough?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“So, what do you want me to do?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassandra pointed at the ground.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Only when you apologize on your knees would it be sincere enough.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Upon hearing these words, Cassina, standing to the side, was somewhat taken aback. She tugged gently at Cassandra’s sleeve. “Let it go, sis.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Cassina, you’re just too kind–hearted,” Cassandra said. “If Mom wasn’t here to stand up for us, wouldn’t you be bullied to no end?” After saying this, she turned to Cecilia. “Kneel down now, and we’ll forget about yesterday’s incident.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It was only then that Cecilia came to understand why Queenie was so angry.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She found it a bit odd, wondering when she had ever ordered Cassina around.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia was not about to take the me for this inexplicable usation. Instead of kneeling, she questioned Cassina, “Ms. Cassina, could you please exin how I supposedly mistreated you yesterday and how I allegedly ordered you around?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">When Cassina was asked, she was momentarily at a loss for words.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">n on bullying my sister in front of everyone again?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At that moment, Cecilia was on the verge ofughing.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Cassandra, I just wanted to rify things. Yesterday, we were merely discussing work as usual. I was in no way ordering Cassina around, let alone bullying her.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She quickly added, “Besides, what would I gain from bullying her?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Who knows what you’re up to? Apologize right now!” Cassandra didn’t want Cecilia to say more, fearing that it might cause some problems.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">In spite of that, Cecilia maintained her gaze at Cassina, questioning her, “Ms. Cassina, if you want me to apologize, at least you should let me know what for, shouldn’t you?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Upon seeing the situation, Cassina found herself somewhat at a loss.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassandra took her hand. “Don’t be afraid. Just say what’s on your mind.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Only then did Cassina speak up. “Ms. Smith, your staff handed me tasks yesterday that weren’t originally mine. Isn’t that taking advantage of me?”</font></font>
“Can you tell me what those tasks were?”
Cassina pursed her lips. “Ms. Miranda has already taken care of those tasks for me. What’s the point of bringing it up now? If you don’t want to apologize, then I’ll forget it!”
Queenie stepped forward.
“We can’t just forget it. Either you apologize now, Cecilia, or leave Orion Corporation,” Queenie asserted,
“Exactly, if you kneel down and apologize, we can let bygones be bygones. No need to create an awkward situation for everyone,” Cassandra chimed in.
Cecilia tightened her fists.
At that moment, the door was pushed open from the outside.
“Mdm. Queenie, could there be some sort of misunderstanding here?” The one who spoke was Elena.
When Cassandra saw Elena, she waspletely taken aback. Clearly, she had not anticipated that her future mother–inw would speak up for a former daughter–inw.