Chapter 496
Chapter 496:
“I’m delivering a clear warning, Fiona — cease dispatching Brenden to create problems for me! Otherwise, I’ll ensure he’s kicked out of Okburg p>
Rebecca dared issue such menacing ultimatums because she depended entirely on Jasper’s devoted protection. Jasper certainly possessed sufficient authority to fulfill her threats.
Fiona was receiving a professional manicure when she heard Rebecca’s enraged declarations, responding with deliberate nonchalance, “Brenden and I share no meaningful connection! Have you considered why he persistently pursues you? Perhaps examine your own behavior before directing your accusations toward me p>
“I understand your feelings for Wesley perfectly.” Rebecca’s voice carried poisonous satisfaction mixed with cruel smugness. “But abandon that fantasy immediately! Regardless of your desperate schemes, Wesley will only ever choose me p>
“If he’s really yours, why waste time threatening me? Shouldn’t you be sure enough to ignore me?” With that, Fiona hung up.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘣𝘦ѕ𝘵 𝘳𝗲𝖺𝗱in𝗀 exp𝖾𝘳i𝗲ո𝖼𝘦 o𝘯
She contemplated the situation briefly before deciding to make a call. Recently, she had successfully bribed an Apex Group employee to monitor Rebecca’s daily activities closely.
The informant recounted today’s dramatic encounter between Rebecca and Brenden with vivid enthusiasm. “The entire company buzzes with speculation that Mr. Saunders might genuinely harbor romantic feelings for Rebecca. What other explanation exists for his willingness to risk Mr. Moss’s fury just to pursue her p>
Upon hearing these revelations, Fiona nearly destroyed her perfectly crafted manicure, her nails threatening to snap under the pressure of her clenched fists.
Brenden might harbor feelings for Rebecca?
The notion struck her as absolutely preposterous.
Yet now that Rebecca’s engagement to Wesley had already crumbled, what explained Brenden’s continued entanglement with that woman? Could genuine romantic interest actually motivate his persistent behavior?
The memory of Brenden’s extensive romantic history surfaced in her mind, instantly obliterating every trace of her day’s contentment.
She hurled her phone aside with violent force.
The manicurist observed Fiona’s sudden transformation with growing concern, venturing carefully, “Ms. Dewitt, would you perhaps desire some decorative nail art p>
“Absolutely! What an excellent suggestion!” Fiona’s expression remained thunderously stern. “Inscribe a single letter upon each nail for me p>
The confused manicurist inquired, “Which letters would you prefer p>
Fiona articulated each character with crystalline precision.
The manicurist’s brow furrowed in disbelief at this extraordinary request. These wealthy young women certainly possessed the most unconventional preferences imaginable.
“Begin immediately,” Fiona commanded with urgency. “Exceptional work will earn you ten thousand dollars p>
The manicurist’s eyes blazed with sudden enthusiasm as she commenced her task.
Upon completion, a single nail remained unadorned. She questioned, “What design shall grace the final nail p>
“Create an exclamation mark p>
Soon, Fiona’s ten fingernails displayed nine meticulously crafted letters along with one exclamation mark.
After settling her account, Fiona marched directly to Apex Group headquarters to confront Rebecca face-to-face.
Rebecca had never anticipated Fiona’s audacious appearance, demanding with insufferable arrogance, “Have you arrived to offer your apology p>
Fiona elevated both hands immediately, presenting her freshly decorated nails directly before Rebecca’s startled gaze.
Rebecca’s complexion darkened dramatically upon deciphering the insulting message. She spat, “Damn you, Fiona p>
Fiona maintained complete silence, advancing her fingers closer toward Rebecca’s increasingly flushed face.
Rebecca’s jaw clenched with barely contained fury.
Fiona was really out of her mind. In many ways, she and Brenden formed an ideally matched pair of lunatics.
Rebecca chose to avoid further conflict with this deranged woman, departing with a menacing final warning. “Both you and Brenden should cease provoking me immediately. My patience approaches its absolute limit.” She strode away with purposeful determination.
Fiona savored her wordless victory over Rebecca, her spirits soaring with triumphant satisfaction.
She requested a staff member photograph her artistic nails, then paired the image with an archived picture of Rebecca being doused with red wine, publishing both on her social media platforms.
Both Gabriela and Brenden discovered these provocative photographs.
Gabriela was cradling Truett tenderly when her finger accidentally activated the like button.