Chapter 945
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Ethan’s tone was harsh. “Why did you stop Brenna from entering my office directly today?”
Alani’s whole body tensed. Most days, Ethan’s serious attitude made him seem just cold, but now, there was a sharp edge in his voice that left her afraid for her job.
“I-I’m sorry, Mr. Mitchell,” stammered Alani, her nerves on full display. Losing a position like this wasn’t something she could afford. Yes, her credentials would land her another job, but she didn’t want to lose her current job because of such a small matter.
Ethan had zero tolerance for leaks or gossip, and he certainly wouldn’t want a secretary he couldn’t trust.
“Speak,” said Ethan, gripping his phone as he wondered how he would clear things up with Brenna.
Alani had to be honest. “I’ve never seen you go out of your way for a woman who isn’t related to you. Ever since lunch, you’ve been alone with Miss Wilson, and you even asked me to bring coffee and fruit for her. The whole thing felt off. You were behind closed doors with her for so long. I thought there might be something going on between you two.”
She looked at Ethan nervously.
A heavy frown clouded Ethan’s face as he pounded the table. “Who gave you the right to jump to conclusions like that? What do you think I could possibly be doing with her? Our whole conversation was about fixing her company’s problems. She’s just stepped into the role of CEO, and her team won’t listen to her. In this entire city, I’m the only person she trusts, so she asked me for guidance.”
Disappointment took hold of Ethan, and his voice faltered. “Why am I even explaining myself to you?”
The slight shift in his tone made Alani hopeful that her job might be safe after all.
“My only concern was that something could be misinterpreted. If Miss Harper had walked in and seen something inappropriate, it would be my fault,” she said.
Irritation filled Ethan’s next words. “Now my girlfriend is upset because of this misunderstanding. Tell me how to fix this.”
Alani replied, “I honestly don’t know how to make this right.”
Ethan’s stare was as cold as steel, sending a chill through her. “That’s not my problem. Come up with a solution, or you’ll be out of a job.”
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Uncertainty crept into Alani’s voice. “Should I go explain things to Miss Harper?”
Ethan shook his head instantly. “That would just make things even worse.” After a quick glance at the time, he added, “You have thirty minutes until you can get off work today. Find a solution by then, or you will be fired.”
Anxious and rattled, Alani left the office. Her colleagues quickly crowded around her.
“Did you survive in there? You’re not fired, right?” They bombarded her with questions, worry etched on every face.
Nearly at her wits’ end, Alani said, “Can someone help me figure out how to get Miss Harper to forgive Mr. Mitchell? If I don’t sort this out before I get off work, I’ll be out of a job.”
A flurry of suggestions erupted as her team tried to help.
None of the ideas seemed realistic, though Alani listened carefully, hoping for inspiration.
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