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Chapter 4 The Explosion
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Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 8 A Brighter Tomorrow
The company held an all-hands meeting three days after the incident. I was wearing my shiny marketing directory badge when I stood on stage this time around.This time, I wasn't there to give a public apology. Instead, I was there to present my accomplishments.Eleanor sat in the front row beside Harrison and a representative from Darius' company.Claire was nowhere to be seen. She'd been fired and had packed up her things in disgrace.When she was given the boot from the premises, she stood outside the company building for a full 30 minutes. She kept crying her little heart out, insisting that she was innocent. Someone eventually called security and had her escorted away.On the other hand, Damian had shown up for the meeting. Sadly for him, he was relegated to the last row. His head was lowered, and it was clear that the pitiful coward couldn't bring himself to meet anyone's eyes.He'd been demoted to an ordinary employee. His position as the lofty project manager was strippe
Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 7 The Truth I'd Been Searching For
I was so shocked that my brain blue-screened."That's impossible." I heard my own voice as if it were coming from far, far away. "I grew up in an orphanage. I've checked countless times…"Eleanor swallowed before saying, "The company was in trouble years ago. I was caught unawares and drugged because of it. I went into premature labor… My baby was taken away right after she was born." Her eyes were red, but she fought to keep the tears from falling. "I've been looking for you for 25 years. The paternity test came back last month. Still, I knew who you were the moment you applied for a job here."I remembered the day of my interview like it was yesterday. Eleanor had personally interviewed me, even though I was just there for an ordinary marketing position. Everyone had found it strange.I'd assumed I just got lucky. Now, I knew the truth."Did you arrange it so that I'd be hired here?""No. You got the job fair and square. I just… didn't interfere." Eleanor's voice shook as s
Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 6 The Truth at Last
I froze, caught off guard. "Ms. Bennett knew I was coming?"Emily didn't answer. She simply stepped aside and opened the door for me.I could inhale deeply as I braced myself. When I walked in, I saw that there were two people in the office.Eleanor was one of them. She was a woman in her 50s with impeccably styled hair and an unmistakably commanding presence.The other was a middle-aged man in a tailored charcoal-gray suit. I didn't recognize him."Evelyn, please have a seat," Eleanor said, gesturing toward the chair across from her.I sat down, my heart beating a little faster."I'm aware of what happened at today's luncheon," Eleanor said without preamble. "We nearly lost the 300-million-dollar contract. The client threatened to report the incident to the Chamber of Commerce, and the company is facing a substantial crisis because of it."I didn't say a word."But what concerns me more is this." Her gaze sharpened. "Who actually created that reception proposal?"I lifted my
Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 5 Consequences
I sidestepped the rabid Claire, causing her to lunge at empty air and crash to the floor.I crouched down and met her eyes, a faint smile tugging at my lips."Claire, I let it slide when you said I stole your clients and your bonuses. I let it slide when you said I stole your ideas. I also let it slide when you made me apologize in front of everyone and give up my position as director to you."I rose to my feet. My voice was calm and steady as if I were just commenting on the weather, drawling, "But don't you know? You should always back away from someone holding a stick of dynamite because you don't want to get blown up yourself. "So, what was I supposed to do when someone insists on snatching it away and hugging it to their chest?"Claire lay sprawled on the floor, trembling from head to toe. Damian stood beside her, his face ashen. He couldn't say a word.I turned and headed for the door.As I passed Damian, I paused and glanced at him. "Oh, and one more thing. We're through
Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 4 The Explosion
Darius' expression turned thunderous. He stared at the glossy golden suckling pig on the table, his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets in outrage."This is pork?" His voice was low and strained. He sounded like the calm before a storm.Claire kept smiling, completely unaware that she'd just stepped on a land mine. "Yes, yes! It's Azuria's most famous roast suckling pig! The skin is crispy and the meat… Oh, you simply have to try it!"Darius slowly rose to his feet, his hands shaking. His lips trembled as his face twisted in rage."Y-You're serving me pork?" His voice suddenly thundered through the room, sounding not unlike an enraged lion. "You're serving me pork!"The entire banquet hall fell deathly silent.Only then did Claire realize something was wrong. Her smile froze as she stammered nervously, "W-What's wrong?"Damian panicked and quickly jumped in. "Mr. Ashar, this is all a misunderstanding—""There is no misunderstanding!" Darius slammed his palm onto the table.
Claim It—If You Dare Chapter 3 The Grand Finale
Oh, how kind of Clare. Due to her generous offer, I decided to let her enjoy her sweet dream a little longer.The food station was on the basement level. There were no desks and no computers, just a row of stainless-steel racks and stacks of white plates.My assigned task was simple—serve food. As it happened, I was one of the servers for today's luncheon.Claire made a special trip downstairs to the food station just to check the menu. She even posed for a photo with the greasy roast suckling pig and posted it on social media.The caption read, "Everything is ready. Now, we're just waiting for our honored guest."Damian commented underneath, "You're the best."I sneered, took a screenshot, and saved it to my photo album.…The client arrived at 11 a.m. sharp. Applause and music drifted down from the banquet hall upstairs.Claire had hired a live band for 80,000.Damian gave a speech onstage. His voice filtered through the floor to the basement, muffled and indistinct.I cro
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