Chapter 136
Chapter 136:
Ashton didn’t move.
“I heard something about a competition slot earlier,” he said flatly. “Someone paid for it. How much? I’ll pay triple. That should get my wife a spot p>
I tugged at his elbow. He didn’t react.
Rexford wiped his forehead with the back of his hand and shot Savannah a look. “What bloody slot p>
“It’s for The Aureate Awards,” Savannah explained. “There’s been a misunderstanding. No one needs to pay. I’ll review the internal selection process later p>
“Like hell you will,” Rexford snapped. “Give it to her.” He was about to point a finger at me but shrank back at the last moment. “Give it to Mrs. Laurent p>
“Yes, of course p>
Rexford turned to Ashton. “Does that work for you, Mr. Laurent p>
“I’m not the one you should be asking p>
“Right, right. Of course. Mrs. Laurent?” Rexford turned to me, his oily smile reminding me of the fries Ashton had bought the other day, pretending it was lunch made by Carmen. I wondered if he had finished them. Probably not.
“Savannah and I will discuss it later,” I said.
Rexford nodded quickly. “Of course, of course. Shall we head to the conference room then p>
Ashton held up his hand, still holding mine. The tiny diamonds in the rings glittered.
“The rings are custom-made. And yet someone here, who calls herself a jewelry designer, thought they came from a cereal box. If she genuinely can’t tell the difference between bespoke craftsmanship and plastic junk, I’d be deeply concerned for anyone foolish enough to hire her p>
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Violet’s face burned crimson. She dropped her eyes to the floor. If there had been a hole in it, she’d have crawled right into it.
“My wife isn’t in the habit of explaining herself. She’s patient, far more than I am, but don’t mistake that for weakness. If anyone here has an issue with her or thinks they can speak about her disrespectfully, fix your attitude fast. If not, save us both the trouble and hand in your resignation. I don’t tolerate disrespect, especially not toward her p>
Ashton’s gaze swept over the room like a storm rolling in. Everyone in the room could feel the weight of his words, including me.
Rexford muttered under his breath, “How the hell are you running this place, Savannah? Get rid of that woman immediately p>
Savannah kept quiet. She knew better than to argue with him now.
Ashton was staring at Violet again.
“One more time p>
I almost felt bad for Violet.