Chapter 275
Chapter 275:
Joselyn tenderly stroked Ava’s hair, her expression a complex tapestry of love and worry.
“I don’t know,” Joselyn said. “But there’s something about Fernanda that suggests she’s not to be underestimated p>
A look of fear washed over Ava’s face, and she began to cry once more. “Then what are we going to do p>
Joselyn felt her heart drop. After a pause, she managed to say, “When we get back tonight, I’ll talk it over with your dad p>
Both Joselyn and Ava were deeply disturbed by Fernanda’s harsh demeanor today. The Fernanda they saw today seemed like a stranger compared to the one they once knew.
For the first time, Ava recognized that the person she had been antagonizing was not the tame creature she imagined, but rather a lurking predator.
Following her departure from the Ross Group, Fernanda messaged Cristian.
It was the first communication between them in several days.
Right after she sent the message, Cristian’s call came in.
His voice came through clearly, maintaining its usual poised and dignified tone. “What’s going on?” Cristian asked. “Is there a problem p>
“No,” responded Fernanda. “I just ran into Joselyn and Ava. They mentioned that Ava’s upcoming overseas trip was arranged by you p>
Cristian sighed slightly, relieved. “Yes, that was my doing p>
“Thank you,” said Fernanda.
“No need for thanks,” he replied with a laugh. “It was a trivial thing, really p>
“I heard from Joselyn that you used something related to the company to pressure them p>
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Fernanda was skeptical that Joselyn would have agreed so readily without such pressure.
“It wasn’t exactly a threat,” Cristian explained, his tone calm. “Ross Group is trying to secure a significant project. I hinted that if Ava didn’t leave, I’d pass the project to their competitors. That persuaded them p>
Ross Group, being a heavyweight in the industry, would suffer not just financially but also in reputation if they lost such a project to a rival.
“How did you happen to meet them today?” Cristian asked, focusing on the essential detail. “Did they seek you out again p>
“No, I sought them out,” Fernanda said openly. She didn’t try to conceal her motives. “I learned that Ava’s flight is tomorrow. Since we have a history, I wanted to give her a fitting farewell. She’s been a thorn in my side for a while. It felt right to upset her p>
Cristian laughed appreciatively at her frankness.
In fact, he found her retaliation rather charming.
“However, from what I observed today, Joselyn and Ava didn’t seem like they were about to say a long goodbye,” Fernanda continued. “They were unexpectedly upbeat for a family facing years apart. Joselyn is quite fond of Ava. If they really faced years without seeing each other, Joselyn should have been devastated. So, I suspected they might be planning something, and I decided to intervene with some stern words p>