Lahat ng Kabanata ng No Longer Theirs: The One They Can't Replace: Kabanata 451 - Kabanata 460

"Mr. Rivera, I don't care what that woman's relationship with the chairman is, but she must apologize to Ms. Young today," Winter said coolly, her tone leaving no room for argument.Tony offered a perfectly practiced smile. "Please rest assured, Ms. Everhart. I'll report this matter to Mr. Everhart afterward. For now, though, the executive meeting is about to begin. May I ask you to head to the conference room?"Michelle knew that Tony was merely brushing it off. Chances were, nothing would come of it.However, that was fine. She truly didn't want to cause Winter any more trouble."Mich, I'm heading into the meeting. Wait for me in my office."Michelle nodded. "Alright, Ms. Everhart."Winter's gaze darkened as she followed Tony away.…Inside the conference room, all senior executives were already seated. Winter was the last to arrive.Everyone stood and bowed.Winter smiled faintly and walked straight to her seat, taking her place to Nigel's left."Let me introduce her," Ni

Michelle's time at Stroud Group, coordinating with a top international designer, had shown just how capable she truly was.From Everlast's perspective, having someone like her on board was clearly a win for the company. If Nigel were to turn her away, it would expose his incompetence.At this point, Yvonne looked utterly lost. She had no idea who Nora was and why that name caused such a stir.She was far out of her depth. Without Nigel's favor, she'd never have set foot in Everlast, not in a lifetime.Nigel was equally shocked. Michelle was indeed outstanding, but he refused to lose to Winter. Straightening up, he sneered, "If she's really that capable, why didn't she stay at Stroud Group?"Why come to a tiny company like ours? Maybe she caused trouble over there, offended someone, and got forced out?"The executives exchanged glances.Nigel had voiced what many were wondering.Seeing Winter remain silent, Nigel grew smug, crossing one leg over the other. "Win, don't say I didn

Before leaving work, Winter received the invitation from Tony.She said nothing, simply accepting it.Once the door closed, Tony sneered to himself, "That insolent woman… let's see her embarrass herself!"In the office, Michelle peeked at the invitation card in Winter's hand, practically glowing. "Ms. Everhart, this summit is huge! You might meet some very capable potential business partners there!""I know about it. My mother used to attend every year." At the mention of Victoria, Winter felt a brief tightness in her throat, but she quickly let a faint smile play on her lips. "Later, when my uncle took over the company, he went instead.""Mr. Everhart is usually so eager to show off. Why would he hand this opportunity to you? There's got to be a catch, right?" Michelle asked the crucial question.Still wearing a faint smile, Winter looked at her serious expression and answered, "Ms. Young, your instincts are sharp. This world doesn't hand out many blessings."Michelle's eyes wi

Winter's eyes held a trace of mocking amusement. "Did none of those sales assistants swarming around you bother to tell you that you've split the seam at the back of your dress?"Jessica froze. She hurried to the mirror, twisting around to look.Sure enough, at the back of her waist, where the fabric had been cinched so tight she could barely breathe, a small tear had opened up."Damn it!" Jessica cursed out through clenched teeth.Recently, she had either been busy with the launch of Stroud Group's new line of new energy vehicles or helping Joshua look after Terence at the Stroud residence.She hadn't even had a child yet, and Joshua had never made their relationship official, but she was already worn down by the life of an unpaid nanny.Even her face looked drawn with exhaustion.Jessica had assumed the endless childcare would make the weight fall off. However, she ate when she was frustrated, ate when she was drained, ate just to keep herself going.As a result, she had to w

After a long pause, Winter's voice cut in, calm and cold. "Because Stroud Group has a toxic working environment—full of scheming, selfishness, even bribery for personal gain."Its leaders bully their subordinates, fuss over the smallest things, and turn a minor stick into a sledgehammer. People of integrity and sound judgment simply cannot survive in such a place."A cold sweat ran down Jessica's back in an instant.Michelle quietly nodded in agreement, wishing she could just clap for Winter on the spot.Joshua's gaze darkened as he stared into Winter's clear yet piercing eyes, his chest rising and falling with tension."Who are you talking about? I didn't bully anyone! Don't slander me!" Jessica could no longer contain herself; anger and shame flared at once.Winter narrowed her eyes and lifted her brow. With a cold smirk, she responded, "Did you hear me mention your name? Or are you feeling guilty? After all, Mich worked at Stroud Group for over two years, and even under the ty