Eva quickly handed over the performance evaluation sheets. Haley opened the evaluation sheet and a cold smirk appeared on her lips. The performance evaluation sheet consisted of internal employee ratings, department manager ratings, and then the administrative department's rating. Mia Moore's scores were less than twenty points in both the employee and manager ratings, but the administrative department gave a perfect score of one hundred points. Every performance evaluation sheet for the past two years has been like this, such a clumsy level of falsification. Or did Emily think that nobody would dare make a fuss about this matter, so they don't bother to come up with excuses to falsify the performance evaluation sheets anymore? "According to the DeRoss Group regulations, continuous three-month underperformance results in immediate dismissal," said Haley coldly. "Now, you can go to the administrative department and collect this month's salary." Mia

Emily's gaze hardened, her hands forming fists by her sides.Being ousted from the boardroom was just the tip of the iceberg; now, that vile Haley had set her sights on Emily's allies."Emily, the office is buzzing... They're saying Haley's going to take the reins at DeRoss Group, claiming she's more fit to lead than you ever were," Mia reported through clenched teeth. "If only I could stay with the company, I'd silence anyone who dared to slander you!""Don't worry about your job. I've got a plan." Emily assured her before ending the call, her perfectly contoured face seething with rage."That Haley, she's a snake!" Emily hissed under her breath.Flora, catching every word from the corridor, slammed her hand on the table, her face a mask of ice. "We can't just sit around and wait for the ax to fall, Emily!""Mom, do you think I haven't dreamed of someone taking Haley down? But Keith's got his eyes on us, watching every move the DeRoss family makes. I can't a

Emily's hand rested on Ivan's arm. This was her first time attending a dinner with Ivan, a moment she had been anticipating for four years. She knew that Keith must have talked to Ivan, which is why this man was bringing her to such an important business dinner. Tonight, she had gone out to dress up. She wore a sparkling ocean starlight gown worth 800 grand, paired with Coco's limited edition diamond necklace. She also carried a unique customized leather bag, making her the most dazzling woman at the banquet. Emily lifted her chin, accepting the gazes of the crowd. People in this circle knew that Ivan did not often attend business dinners, and if he did, he always went alone. This was the first time they had seen Ivan with a woman in public. The DeRoss Group in Cuenca was quite well-known, and coupled with the recent news, many recognized Emily DeRoss as the woman beside Ivan. "When did Emily DeRoss get involved with Ivan?" "Wasn't i

Ivan stepped out for a brief respite and upon his return to the banquet, found a circle of men entranced by a woman's allure.Her complexion was luminous under the soft lighting, a rosy tint gracing her features. Her lips, a luscious red, gleamed subtly.Clad in a stark white dress that hugged her figure, she stood out in her elegance. Her legs, long and fair, ended in high heels that outlined her ankles and toes with an almost sculptural precision.It was then Ivan realized why some found beauty in the delicate structure of a woman's foot.With a sip of his drink, he averted his eyes, only to catch Haley, radiant as ever, amid a jovial crowd of admirers.An inexplicable feeling stirred within him, and before he knew it, he was on Haley's side.Ivan's presence was commanding, his silence and stoic face amplifying the intensity around him.The men, previously animated, now felt a sudden chill, a shiver creeping up their spines."Mr. Winston." greeted H

Haley was perplexed. She knew Emily had a weakness for handsome men, and Mr. Robinson was far from fitting that bill. The man was bald, and according to Haley's knowledge of Emily's tastes, that simply didn't add up.Ivan's gaze on Haley grew colder, and he smoothly shifted the conversation. "How's Angela?" he asked, taking a casual sip of his drink. Since Angela had been whisked away by that woman, there hadn't been a single call, and concern edged his voice.Haley almost snapped that it was none of his concern, but she remembered Ivan's tenderness with Angela, how he had cared for her the last time they met. Her lips, parted slightly as she reluctantly admitted, "She's fine."Ivan leaned in, his voice dropping to a confidential murmur. "I know an expert in pediatric autism. Angela's started to speak, which is a sign of progress. We should act on this breakthrough..."Haley's eyes widened in disbelief. "Angela can talk?"Ivan looked at her, his expression a mix of surprise and reproa