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Chapter 3

Author: Roxi
The next morning, as soon as I walked into the company, a figure ran up to me and dropped to her knees in front of me. "I'm sorry, Lyss. It's all my fault. Please don't fire Kean and the others.

"If you don't like me, I'll leave! They've worked here for so many years. I know how much they've done for the company.

"This is the necklace Kean bought for me. I'll give it to you. I'll never compete with you again!"

Eliana clutched the hem of my skirt tightly. The employees around us started whispering.

"This is too much! Ms. Morcant and Mr. Strathmore practically kept this company afloat these past few years. Now that she's back, she wants to kick them out?"

"Does she really think she's all that special just because she's rich? If Keanu leaves, I'm quitting too! I'm not staying here just to end up getting tossed aside like trash!"

Their accusations made my cheeks burn with humiliation.

I was about to call my grandfather's assistant when someone shoved me hard from behind. I lost my balance and hit the ground with a loud thud. The impact knocked the air out of me, and a sharp, metallic taste filled my mouth.

"Elysia Morcant! It's just a necklace! If you want the money, I'll return it. Why can't you leave Ellie alone?" Keanu gritted out.

I tried to get up, but Julian kicked me in the stomach before I could. Pain shot through my body, and the blood I'd been holding back spilled from my lips.

"I've had enough of you! If I ever see you bullying Ellie again, it won't end with just one kick!" he snarled.

Zayn held Julian back before he could kick me again. "Drop the act! Julian didn't even kick you that hard. You were the one who bullied Ellie first, so don't pin this on us.

"If you get down on your knees and apologize to Ellie now, we'll let bygones be bygones and even come back to work."

I closed my eyes, swallowed the blood in my throat, and felt tears of humiliation roll down my cheeks. For a moment, I actually considered giving in.

Just then, gasps rippled from the entrance. Keanu immediately helped me up. "This all started because of you. I'm sure you know what to do. Don't let Mr. Morcant Senior hear about this, or I won't be showing up at our wedding."

His threat echoed in my ear, and a bitter smile tugged at my lips. He would get what he wanted soon enough. Since he liked Eliana that much, I'd give them my blessing.

By the time my grandfather arrived, I had already straightened myself up. He shot them a displeased look, while I silently followed behind him with my head lowered.
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