All Chapters of Dump the CEO, Drain His Wallet: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

For some reason, Isaac felt that the way Wynona looked at him no longer carried any affection. It was as if she were staring at an enemy.By the time he tried to get a better read on her, Wynona had already returned to her usual calm expression.She glanced at Yolanda and said, "You can invite Marilyn to collaborate. I don't care. But I might as well make it clear for you all now."Yolanda looked up at her.Wynona stated, "Ava has been with me since I first joined the company. She's my most capable subordinate. In all these years I've worked in the jewelry department, I couldn't have done it without her help. She's not someone anyone can mock, insult, or hit in public disrespectfully."Every word was a criticism of Yolanda.Yolanda glared back at her. "Even so, are you saying that she matters more to you than I do? You made me apologize in front of everyone. Did you ever consider how that made me look?""You mocked her first, and then you hit her without regard for the rules of

Wynona stared at Marilyn for two seconds and gave a light scoff. "Isaac got drunk at the bar last night and called me in the middle of the night, calling your name. It's obvious that he still loves you and can't forget you. Are you proud of that, Marilyn?"Proud was an understatement. In fact, Marilyn was so overjoyed that she could laugh.But no matter how thrilled she felt, she maintained a troubled and alarmed expression. She shook her head and denied it. "No, I didn't know any of that. Zac is supposed to be marrying you. How could he—"Wynona cut her off coldly. "Save your worthless explanations. I'm warning you now. Once my father recovers in a couple of weeks, we will begin discussing our marriage plans. Whether or not he still has feelings for you, the only one who will become Mrs. Zeigler is me."She set down the untouched coffee and stood up. "I'm going to the restroom. Look over the collaboration agreement. If you have questions, we'll discuss them later."With that, W

Isaac felt very irritated. He snapped, "If you don't want to collaborate, then so be it. That's the final offer. We're not paying more than that."Marilyn turned back in disbelief, her eyes wide. "Zac, you…"At that moment, Wynona stood up at precisely the right time. "Ms. Stone, why not accept the original rate? Given your personal history with Mr. Zeigler, I can arrange for Ms. Johnston to appear in your promotional video."Isaac clenched his teeth. He felt troubled hearing those words from Wynona.Confused, Marilyn asked, "How would involving Ms. Johnston benefit me?"Wynona responded calmly, "You'll get an exclusive interview with her. She'll discuss her inspiration and the meaning behind her pieces with you. Once the product achieves significant sales, your exclusive interview will receive increased traffic, thereby boosting your views and follower growth."Wynona analyzed the collaboration from a purely strategic and commercial standpoint. She didn't deliberately spite Mari

The group chat was immediately filled with enthusiastic responses.Wynona's gaze dimmed slightly.Just then, the doorbell rang. She set her phone down and went to answer it.Isaac stepped in carrying food from a restaurant. With a smile on his face, he said, "I brought all your favorites."Wynona moved aside to let him in. Her response was flat, and her expression neutral.Isaac stared at her for a second before placing the food on the table. As he caught sight of her chat logs on the phone, he gave a soft laugh."You're so good to Yolanda and do so much for her. What will you do if she grows unappreciative of all that you've done one day?" Isaac teased.Wynona was carrying over some plates. She responded in a nonchalant tone, "There's nothing to fear, as long as I have a clear conscience. I've said before that I believe in retribution. Anyone who hurts or harms me will lose everything and be ruined."The smile on Isaac's face faltered for a moment. He cleared his throat and

Wynona pressed her ear to the phone, comforted by Rafael's slightly low voice. She couldn't help but ask, "The weekend is your time off. Are you really going to spend it to update me about the case?"Rafael replied, "Thanks for the reminder. You're taking up my personal time, so there'll be an extra charge. It's 300 dollars an hour. Just transfer it to my account.""You—" Wynona didn't even get to finish before the call was cut off.She gripped her phone, feeling strangely uplifted. The dull ache at the back of her neck had vanished entirely.Wynona steadied herself and left the room.By then, Isaac had already finished the honey water and had gone to shower.She returned to her bedroom and took the chance to close the door and lock it from the inside. Then, she went to sleep.When Isaac finished showering, he knocked on her door but got no answer. He tried the doorknob but found that it wouldn't turn.He had planned to comfort Wynona and maybe even initiate a little intimacy.