Chapter 16 How About I Beg You
“Well, since Dad’s altrady
dy given the green light, a private settlement isnt off the table, Hazel’s voice softened a bit.
“You’re open to a provate settlement? Aiden’s excitement was hard to miss.
“Don’t get too excited. I’ve got some conditions, Hazel added.
“What are they?” Aiden asked, leaning in
“First off, George took a hit for me and he’s seriously hurt, stuck in the hospital. The person responsibile has to cover all his medical expenses, including hospital hills, lost wages, nutrition costs, and compensation for emotional distress,” Hazel laid it out.
Aiden’s face darkened. George was the York family heir, and the hospital he was in was top–notch and pricry. These costs were way beyond what a regular worker could handle, meaning Aiden would have to pay up
“Tine.” Aiden agreed, though it was clear he wasn’t happy about it.
“Second, the person responsible has to apologize to both George and me in person, and I need a guarantee this won’t happen again,” Hazel said.
“Deal,” Alden agreed quickly, since it didn’t directly affect him
“Third, the factory manager, Asli, and our production manager, Caspian, have to resign voluntarily and can’t ask for any compensation from the company,” Hazel stated
“No way.” Aiden shat back.
Ash and Caspian were his guys, groomed for years. Letting them go without harnessing their full potential would b a huge blow. Plus, firing them might make his other loyal followers lose faith in him
hem for joint liability,” Hazel was
They cant dodge responsibility for this mess. It should be seen as resigning due to their mistakes. Otherwise, I’ll sue them firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
Don’t get me wrong. But if they resign, there won’t be any direct responsible parties,” Aiden tried to keep his cool,
Then I take responsibility myself, Hazel said, unwavering
“How can you do that?” Aiden was getting worked up again.
not? Hazel didn’t want to drag this out. “Agree to these three points, and I’ll go for a private settlement. Otherwise, I’ll pursue legal action.”
She was about to hang up
1 agree! Aiden spat out, clearly frustrated.
He never thought he be outplayed by Hazel, and it was making his blood boil.
it you’d better
“Once these three conditions are met, call me again, and I’ll head to the police station for the private settlement, Hazel reminded him. “But bury The politr station won’t wait forever.”
Then she hu
Soon, her phone buzzed with messages.
George: Woke up and my back hurts even more. Wonder if the anesthesia wore off
jadi had
anesthesia when h his wounds were bandaged yesterday,
George: [And today’s apple tastes different from yesterdays. Not good at all.
When Hazel left yesterday, the saw six apples in the fruit bowl, all from the same high–end batch.
Cage (Am I bothering you? Just wanted someone to talk to, to distract myself. You go ahead, just ignore this.|
st believe
Mal codes belane George would pull a pity art.
Aber mulling at
ralized Aiden hadn’t gotten back to her yet, making it tough to focus on work
prabbed her laptop and decided to work in George’s hospital zoom, keeping an eye on him
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Chapter 46 How About Beg You
When she walked in, her eyes went wide. Bianca was sitting there, all shy and sweet, smiling by Georges bedside
“Hapel, what brings you here?” Bianca greeted her with an innocent look.
Harel smiled to hemell, thinking. Panca really loves to take whats mine.
It turned out that after leaving the company, Bianca had called siden and rushed straight to the hospital.
She’d been waiting for this chance, always looking for the right moment to take care of George, worried that bring too eager would give her away.
With Ge
- George hurt, she found the perfect excuse. She was always good at charming men.
She knocked and then pushed open the deer to the ward
“Hello, Mr. York.” Bianca held a bouquet of lilies, thinking George looked like a masterpiece even lying in bed.
But George just gave her a cold glance,
“Im Busca, Hazel’s sister, Bianca introduced herself, trying to sound friendly.
חיד
I remember right, you two are half–sisters, yeah?” George said,
Bianca felt a bit awkward but quickly put on her bright smile agam. “Yes, Hazel a swamped with work today, so I came to take care of you. I’m really sorry a Galaxy Group employee hurt you, and I sincerely apologize. Hotel just took over the group and is still figuring things out. Shes stretched thin right now. Please don’t be mad at het.
On the surface, it seemed like she was defending Hazel.
Years age, she easily stole Erik from Hazel, showing how good the way. Now, Lacing George, she felt confident in her skilbu
“Is that so” George wasn’t buying it. his eyes full of sarcasm. “I remember you stole Hazel’s fiance before. Are you sure Hazel would want you taking care of
He called her our bluntly.
Bianca a face fell, but she tried to explain. “Mr. York, do you have some misunderstanding about me? There are many things between Hazel, Erik, and me that haven’t been clanfied.”
“But I’m not interested in your drama with other men. George cut her off coldly. 1. need to rest now. Please leave, or 111 call security to escort you out.
It was a clear eviction
Banca face looked awful. She dressed up nicely today, thinking George would be drawn to her. But she didn’t expect to get kicked out so fast.
“Well, Mr. York, then I won disturb you.” She lowered her head, tears in her eyes, looking pitiful as she turned to leave.
She could tell ha beatt was with Hazel right now. If she pushed too hard, it would seem obvious. She knew how to play hard to get, just like she did with Erä. She suddenly felt prateful for her past actions, seeing them as practice.
These for you. I hope you like them,” Bianca added.
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