Chapter 495
Chapter 495:
Rebecca stood frozen, her mind reeling with disbelief.
Fury blazed through her shock as she shouted, “Brenden! You planned that deliberately p>
Brenden felt equally stunned by the chaos. He pushed through the sharp ache of his reopened wound, hauling himself upright while insisting, “That wasn’t intentional!” His hand reached desperately for a clean tissue to help her.
The treacherous puddle claimed him again. His feet slipped beneath him, sending his body careening forward into Rebecca’s, toppling her backward as his full weight crashed down upon her.
Rebecca glared up at him with blazing incredulity. “Remove yourself from me immediately p>
The door burst open without warning, revealing Billy’s sudden entrance. “Miss p>
His words died mid-sentence as he absorbed the compromising scene before him.
Billy remained motionless, processing the sight, then stammered quickly, “My apologies. I will take my leave now.” He pivoted to make his hasty retreat.
Rebecca’s voice stopped his escape. “Mr. Clarke, assist me in removing Brenden p>
𝖬𝗈𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗄 𝗈𝗇
Billy approached them, hauled Brenden to his feet, then extended his hand to help Rebecca stand.
Rebecca rose with visible displeasure, smoothing her disheveled clothing. When she lifted her gaze, a cluster of colleagues had gathered at the doorway.
Their faces displayed shock layered with unmistakable curiosity.
Rebecca’s expression darkened into thunderous rage.
She promised herself that Brenden would pay dearly for this humiliation.
Billy scattered the gawking spectators before instructing Brenden to head to the CEO’s office.
Wesley occupied his chair, his stare cutting through Brenden with arctic precision.
Brenden trembled before Wesley’s intimidating presence, particularly when silence stretched between them and that forbidding gaze bore into him. Brenden ventured a cautious explanation. “I promise you, today’s incident was accidental. Rebecca actually p>
Wesley’s interruption sliced through his words. “Maintain your distance from her going forward p>
The Howard family wielded extraordinary influence, with Jasper proving particularly merciless and inflexible in his dealings. Wesley knew that without his protection, Brenden would be eaten alive if he ever crossed the Howards.
Brenden nodded. “Understood p>
“Examine this thoroughly.” Wesley hurled a document across the desk at him. “Master every detail immediately. Billy will accompany you to client negotiations at four o’clock this afternoon p>
The papers contained construction blueprints for the Deldown Island Resort project in Solville.
Multiple corporations, including the Williams Group and Vasquez Group, were battling fiercely for this lucrative contract.
Brenden stared at the overwhelming mass of technical specifications, feeling as though he might suffocate beneath the information. “Should we secure this deal, will I personally oversee its completion p>
His previous experience encompassed only sales department management. What justified assigning him this responsibility now?
Wesley confirmed with a nod.
Brenden voiced his bitter objection. “How can you display such cruelty? My injuries still torment me, yet you burden me with this enormous undertaking p>
Wesley delivered a glacial glance in his direction.
Brenden’s courage crumbled immediately. He touched his back with pathetic resignation, his fingers emerging stained crimson. “Observe — my wounds continue bleeding p>
Wesley had already immersed himself in reviewing other paperwork, never bothering to raise his head. “Minor bleeding remains perfectly normal for any man. Time grows short, so begin studying that document now. Direct any questions to Billy whenever necessary p>
Brenden departed the office feeling utterly defeated, spending considerable time wrestling with the document that seemed designed to confuse him. His frustration finally overwhelmed him, prompting a call to Loretta for sympathy. “Loretta, blood still seeps from my wounds. Wesley demonstrates such heartless behavior. He once delighted in p>
“Tormenting Gabriela this way, and now that she’s absent, I’ve inherited her position as his victim. He must still harbor resentment over my disruption of his engagement celebration p>
Loretta experienced genuine compassion as she absorbed his complaints. “Your actions were indeed inexcusable. Offer him a sincere apology. Don’t worry, I’ll speak with him privately later p>
While Brenden poured out his grievances over the phone, Rebecca was simultaneously contacting Fiona.