Sienna Quinn’s hand clenched around her phone, veins bulging, her face unusually grim as she listened to the news on the call. From the assistant’s mouth, she learned that Vera Yates had already sought help from Landon Lawson, who readily offered his assistance.
She never expected that even with the video circulating online, Landon Lawson would still unhesitatingly help Vera Yates. Could he really be such a man without principles?
Sienna snorted coldly, realizing that compared to Vera Yates, she was nothing.
She thought this man had changed, was no longer as blind as in the past life, but now it seems he’s just as blindly choosing to ignore evidence, preferring to believe Vera Yates.
"Don’t worry. Even if Landon Lawson gets involved in this, I won’t give up. I’ll fight Vera Yates to the end."
Sienna gave the assistant a firm answer. For the assistant, it was unsettling; if Sienna switched sides midway, she’d be the one facing the consequences.
Vera Yates is a typical woman who would bare a grudge for the slightest offense.
With Sienna’s assurance, only then did the assistant feel a bit settled, as any slight misstep could cause her to implode even before Vera Yates investigates.
After they hung up, with Sienna’s affirmative response, the assistant finally had a shred of hope.
She truly hated Vera Yates, a woman ruthless even to her own people—why should she be beloved by the public? Only when people see her true face will justice be served.
Following these events, Vera Yates has stayed home, refusing to go out. Daily, someone delivers food, and no matter how much the paparazzi stake out, they get no scoop.
Recently, the weather has been gloomy, as if the entire city is shrouded under clouds, with a storm ready to pour down. Sienna, having just finished her work, unconsciously gazed out the window at the distant clouds, lost in thought.
Vera Yates’s issue still had no progress. Even with her own efforts fueling the fire, things had sped up significantly, yet inexplicably, there was always some force countering her.
Was it Landon Lawson?
In the end, did you choose to stand against me?
Sienna chuckled self-deprecatingly, watching how the prior exposé on Vera Yates hadn’t caused much impact. Without more explosive revelations, this matter would inevitably fade over time.
It was a ringing phone that brought Sienna’s thoughts back to the office.
"Sienna, are you busy? If not, come to my office immediately."
Axel Yates said over the phone, furrowing his brows as he flipped through several files.
After hanging up, Sienna wondered why Axel was so eager to see her, while tidying her clothes and heading to his office.
"Is there a pressing issue that required me urgently?"
As soon as Sienna entered Axel’s office, she saw the files in his hands. Though unaware of the contents, she was certain they were the reason for his urgency.
Sienna walked straight toward Axel, but his eyes never left the files until he finally let out a long breath, closed the repeatedly read files, and handed them to the curious Sienna.
Sienna took the files and quickly reviewed every word, understanding why Axel reacted as he did.
These projects were tempting for the company but correspondingly challenging. Securing them could significantly elevate the company’s industry standing.
Moreover, the profits these projects could bring aren’t to be underestimated. However, given the company’s current capabilities, it would be a formidable task, which explained Axel’s unease even after she finished reviewing the files.
Sienna voiced her thoughts, and Axel nodded thoughtfully, seemingly sharing her sentiment, hence his hesitation and contemplation.
"How confident are you in securing these projects?"
Axel probed as he looked at Sienna reviewing the files again.
"I believe it’s difficult, but this is a rare opportunity for the company. We should perhaps give it our all. The potential rewards greatly outweigh the costs of failure."
In Sienna’s heart, this was indeed her belief, but there was another half she didn’t voice: succeeding in these projects would give her a better chance against the Vance Family and the Lawson Family.
Though Sienna never mentioned her vendetta to Axel, he knew through various channels. This success would threaten the Vance and Lawson family’s industry positions and benefit his company, thereby aiding Sienna, even if just a first step.
"These projects are in your hands now. Feel free to utilize anyone within the company as long as you succeed in them."
Axel paved all the way for Sienna. Since joining the company, Sienna never let Axel down, with the projects progressing systematically over the week.
Throughout the week, Sienna had barely spent time with Chloe due to these new projects, often working late into the night, joining colleagues in the office, unable to bring work home, which was tough for Chloe.
Before she knew it, it was the weekend. Everyone was engaged in the most crucial phase’s results, determining future success and failure, leaving no room for complacency.
On weekend mornings, Chloe would rise early, dressed, waiting for Sienna. Since Sienna had been busy, Chloe wanted her to take a break and play with him, away from work. Just as he was about to knock on Sienna’s bedroom door, she appeared, dressed and made up, ready to leave. Chloe saw her and knew she was heading back to work.
"Mom, you haven’t spent time with me properly all week," Chloe pouted, half complaining, "Every day I wait for you to come home to say goodnight, but I’m too sleepy and fall asleep first. Are you going to work today as well?"
"Chloe, be good. I’ve agreed with colleagues to work today. I can’t break my promise, right?" Sienna knelt to patiently explain to her son.
"Mom, you’re right, but don’t the kids of those uncles and aunts have to go without their parents on weekends too?" Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on NoveI~Fire.net