Semua Bab I Can't Be An Escort When I'm An Heiress: Bab 1 - Bab 8

The banquet hall sparkled with festive lights at the end of the year. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow that made the table full of delicacies look even more tempting.The company’s annual dinner was in full swing. After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere grew even more lively.I had just set down my glass when Mr. Watson, the marketing department’s director, walked over with a drink in hand and patted me on the shoulder.“Maya Sweeney, you’ve really done the company a huge favor this year! So many companies were fighting tooth and nail to land that Sanscape Group project. Yet, you managed to crack that tough nut. You’re a force to be reckoned with!”No sooner had he finished speaking than leaders from several other departments chimed in, “That’s right, Maya. I heard that the project had been pending for nearly half a year without a deal, but you pulled it off! You’re amazing!”“The young ones like you really have that drive and know how to get things done. You’ll h

I paused and swept my gaze over my colleagues who were blindly following the crowd. “And you lot, you haven’t even seen the full evidence. Yet, you’re casually accusing someone based on a single blurry, doctored screenshot. You’re trying to dismiss all of my hard work based on one screenshot?!”Mr. Watson’s expression was ashen as he stepped forward to stand in front of Nora. Pointing at me, he shouted angrily, “Maya, you’ve gone too far! Nora kindly warned you and even presented evidence. But instead of admitting your mistake, you’re here making a scene and slandering your colleague! Apologize to Nora right now, or else, this won’t end here!”Hearing this, I could not help but let out a cold laugh. “Based on a blurry screenshot with no context whatsoever, she dares to publicly slander me. She claimed I secured the project through underhanded means. You’re taking her side without even trying to figure out what really happened. Your bias is so obvious. Who doesn’t know you two are

Nora’s face was deathly pale. Her lips trembled, and her eyes were unfocused as she muttered repeatedly, “No... It can’t be... How could she be the heiress of Sanscape Group…? This can’t be…”Mr. Watson finally snapped out of it, and his face turned pale too. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his legs trembled slightly.He instinctively tried to step back, but a chair behind him blocked him. He looked like a complete mess.He stared at Nora with resentment, and he was clearly blaming her for causing such a huge problem.I hung up and put my phone away before walking slowly toward Nora.She instinctively shrank back as fear and panic filled her eyes. All traces of her earlier arrogance were gone.“Nora, do you have anything to say now?”My voice was calm, but it carried an undeniable authority.“You’ve claimed that I secured the project through underhanded means. Now that the truth has come to light, your so-called ‘evidence’ is nothing more than a farce you staged yourself

It also helped me to see the true colors of those around me. I realized who was genuinely kind to me and who was just putting on a show.When I got home, my parents already knew what had happened that evening.My mother took my hand with concern and kept reassuring me. “Maya, you must’ve been so upset. I told you not to work at that small company, but you wouldn’t listen. Now look, you’ve been bullied so badly.”“Mom, I’m fine.”I smiled and reassured her.“Although it was an unpleasant experience, I learned a lot from it. Besides, I’ve proven my capabilities, haven’t I?”My father sat beside me, and his expression was somber. “The people at that company have gone too far! How dare they treat my daughter this way?! Sanscape Group will never do business with them again!”I shook my head.“Dad, let’s drop it.“The matter’s been resolved. Nora and Mr. Watson have received the punishment they deserve. As for the partnership, let’s keep business and personal matters separate. W