Share

Rejected.

Author: Author Rain
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-19 10:33:00

Chapter 074

Nicole

"Wait up! I'm coming with you." Just as Andrew and I were about to hop into the elevator, I heard Miss Alison's voice. She had a friendly smile as she stepped in between us. "I also want to hear from the director about why he turned down the project plan."

It took us just fifteen minutes to get from the Maxwell Group to the Realistic Excellence Company. Once we arrived, we asked the receptionist where we could find Mr. Benson's office.

"What do you need from him?" the blonde-haired woman asked, her face completely neutral, unfazed by Miss Alison's authoritative presence. "You'll need to make an appointment first if you want to talk to our director."

Miss Alison and I exchanged looks, and she shook her head, breaking eye contact with me. "If we can't speak with him now, any chance of collaboration between our companies will be off the table."

"But he didn’t mention anything about that. He should have reminded me if---"

"We're here to discuss the project plan we submi
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Upset

    Chapter 075NicoleMiss Alison head took a deep breath, the tension in her shoulders easing as she nodded and stepped back."What do you want, Kendra?" I asked, turning to face her, ignoring the old man watching us without intervening. "Just tell me what you need, and I’ll take care of it for you. But please, don’t drag innocent people into this.""Oh, really?" she replied, raising an eyebrow, completely dismissing the anger in my eyes. "You’re seriously underestimating my abilities. What you’re doing to me won’t go unanswered, and it’s going to impact your colleagues and others too." Her gaze sharpened as it shifted from me to Miss Alison. "You know what? You made a huge mistake hiring her! You should let her go immediately if you don’t want her to ruin your company!""You really don’t know what you’re talking about, Miss," Miss Alison replied calmly this time. "I’ve seen how Nicole acts at work. I’ve noticed her commitment and how hard she works. She understands her responsibilities

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Rejected.

    Chapter 074Nicole"Wait up! I'm coming with you." Just as Andrew and I were about to hop into the elevator, I heard Miss Alison's voice. She had a friendly smile as she stepped in between us. "I also want to hear from the director about why he turned down the project plan."It took us just fifteen minutes to get from the Maxwell Group to the Realistic Excellence Company. Once we arrived, we asked the receptionist where we could find Mr. Benson's office."What do you need from him?" the blonde-haired woman asked, her face completely neutral, unfazed by Miss Alison's authoritative presence. "You'll need to make an appointment first if you want to talk to our director."Miss Alison and I exchanged looks, and she shook her head, breaking eye contact with me. "If we can't speak with him now, any chance of collaboration between our companies will be off the table.""But he didn’t mention anything about that. He should have reminded me if---""We're here to discuss the project plan we submi

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Collaboration

    Chapter 073NicoleI pressed my lips together and tilted my head to glance at Savanna, who was busy jotting down every word Miss Alison was saying. Meanwhile, I just leaned back in my chair, quietly listening and mentally noting her words."Realistic Excellence Company needs a project plan. I want each of you to start drafting one right now and show it to me when you're finished. That’s how I’ll decide who has the best idea," Miss Alison glanced at her watch, and I pulled out my phone to gather info about Realistic Excellence Company. "You have twenty minutes to finish it. I’ll be back shortly."As soon as Miss Alison left the room, the room got quiet, and we all dove into our work, with me trying my best to concentrate and create a solid plan.Just two minutes before time was up, Miss Alison returned and collected our projects one by one. She picked three to compare before finally revealing her choice.I was stunned when I realized she had selected my project idea. "Is this your work

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   The Witch

    Chapter 072Nathan"This place is really pricey, Nathan," Nicole whispered, staring out at the huge, brightly lit restaurant. "We should be saving some cash. I wouldn't mind grabbing a bite at a cozy spot instead."I let out a sigh and leaned back in my seat. How could I forget that my wife had no clue I wasn’t as broke as she thought? I could give her anything she desired, buy whatever she wanted, because I had plenty of money. But now wasn’t the right moment for her to find out, so I started the car and drove away from my favorite restaurant.We ended up at a fast-food joint, which Nicole was totally happy with. As time went on, I learned more about her. She was a sweet and easygoing person who could smile at the simplest things. But I couldn’t help but wonder how she’d react if she knew I owned the Maxwell Group. Would she still look at me the same way?When we got home, Nicole headed straight upstairs while I made my way to the kitchen to brew some coffee for us. We had eaten a lo

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Dinner

    Chapter 071NathanOnce we finally got away from Harry, Nicole started venting her frustration about him, grumbling about his attitude. “That’s your brother?” she asked, gripping my hand tightly as if to show just how annoyed she was with him. “I can’t believe you have a brother like Harry. Why did he have to brag about having a branch of your dad’s company?” She rolled her eyes and shot a glare back at Harry, who was still standing there, watching us walk away.I couldn’t help but chuckle softly at Nicole’s reaction, but I stopped when I saw Dad and his wife come out of the study to my left. Their expressions—furrowed brows and narrowed eyes—made it clear they had overheard Nicole.“Dad,” I nodded at him, choosing to ignore his wife, who scoffed and rolled her eyes at me.“My son wasn’t bragging!” she quickly defended her son without knowing the full story, a dark cloud of anger forming in her eyes. “You just don’t know how to appreciate someone else’s success, because you’ve never e

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Invited for dinner

    Chapter 070Nathan"What do you want?" I snapped, gripping my phone tightly, wishing it was my dad's neck for interrupting my dinner."Where are you?" Dad asked, clearly annoyed by my tone as soon as I picked up."At home. Why?" I replied curtly; I wasn't in the mood for small talk."Join us for dinner tomorrow night," he commanded. "Bring your wife along.""Sorry, but I'm not interested," I said casually, though my irritation was hard to miss.Why was he suddenly so keen on having me and Nicole over for dinner? He'd never done this before. Not once had he invited me over for a meal.I couldn't shake the feeling that he was up to something. What did he want from me this time?"I'll be waiting for you and your wife tomorrow," Dad hung up before I could decline again."Damn it!" I muttered under my breath, running my fingers through my hair in frustration. "Damn you!" I yelled at my phone, as if he could still hear me.I took a few deep breaths to steady myself, and as I looked down, I

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Temporary husband

    Chapter 069Nicole"I’m your boss, so I won’t accept a no from you. Make sure you don’t overwork yourself. It’s important to prioritize your well-being because my company needs someone as dedicated and efficient as you. Just think about it—if you get sick, you won’t be able to work, and your pay will take a hit due to your absences."I bit my lip as I slowly dropped my phone in the drawer after reading the boss' message.As soon as the clock struck five, I got up from my desk and headed to the elevator with my bag over my shoulder. My boss was right; I shouldn’t push myself too hard. I was relieved to have wrapped up the data by four, and it was a nice surprise when Miss Alison gave it the green light.“Hey!” my smile grew when I spotted Nathan whipping something up in the kitchen. “Didn’t know you could cook.”“Hi there,” he replied, and my grin widened at how good he looked in an apron over a white shirt. “I actually made something for you last night, but I dozed off on the couch wa

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   Serious effort

    Chapter 068NathanI got home around eight in the evening and noticed that Nicole wasn’t back yet. I was used to finding her waiting for me in the living room, ready to share the dinner she had made. This time, though, I had cooked for her, but I was so wiped out that I ended up dozing off on the couch while waiting.I suddenly felt a weight on my shoulder, and when I opened my eyes, I saw Nicole had fallen asleep next to me. The sweet scent of her hair filled the air, and I couldn’t help but smile. I glanced at the clock and saw it was almost eleven.“Nicole,” I gently shook her left knee to wake her, but all she did was mumble something I couldn’t catch and snuggle closer. The warmth of our skin sent waves of longing through me that felt overwhelming.Damn it!I took a deep breath, feeling like I needed more air. I could feel her heartbeat against my arm as she pressed closer, her warm breath tickling my neck and sending shivers down my spine.I exhaled slowly, pulling back a bit wh

  • Forced Married with the Ugly Billionaire   New head

    Chapter 067Nathan"You really need to dress up for work, alright?" I sighed as Nicole's hand brushed against my face, and I flinched, still feeling the heat from her touch. Thankfully, she didn’t catch on. “There,” she said, pressing her palm against the knot a few times. “It looks great on you.”“Thanks,” I replied, giving her a sincere smile. “I’ll wear this necktie tomorrow.”She nodded and then sat down at the table. “Let’s eat before the food I cooked gets cold.”I took off the tie and put it back in the box. Nicole and I started with dinner—a delicious creamy spinach pasta she had whipped up as a surprise for me. Honestly, everything she cooked was amazing, and it reminded me of my mom.My mom was a fantastic cook too, and she taught me how to make a few dishes. I enjoyed cooking, but with my busy office schedule, I hardly had time to spend in the kitchen. I really hope I can cook something for Nicole someday.“Guess what? The CEO of Maxwell Group replied to my text!” Nicole sa

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status