Chapter 120
Chapter 120:
As Sheila remained silent, Ashton’s smile slowly faded.
He asked coldly, “It seems our vice president doesn’t regard me, the chairman, with much seriousness, does she p>
His words jolted Sheila from her stupor, a wave of weakness flooding over her.
Overwhelmed, she collapsed to the floor, her complexion paling even further with fright.
Cursing Phillip silently for involving her in this mess, Sheila knew she had no choice but to respond to Ashton quickly.
In a state of panic, she blurted out, “Mr. Baldwin, I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t realize who you were. If I had known, I would never have dismissed you. Not for the world p>
Ashton’s response was a mocking sneer. “So, what you’re saying is, if I weren’t the chairman, you would feel entitled to throw me out p>
Trembling uncontrollably, Sheila lacked the strength to even stand. She began to crawl toward Ashton in desperation, pleading, “Mr. Baldwin, I realize my mistake. Please, give me a chance to make amends! I know what I must do p>
Her voice quivered as she spoke, and her hand hesitantly reached up toward Ashton’s thigh, moving toward his belt.
Previously, such an advance might have been an attempt to gain power, but now it was a desperate plea for forgiveness, and the humiliation she felt consumed her.
When Ashton noticed her hand on his thigh, his brow creased, and his expression grew colder.
He abruptly pushed her away, his voice sharp as he said, “Stop this! Get up and speak to me properly p>
Sheila, chastened, quickly scrambled to her feet.
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Ashton observed her obedience with a dismissive snort, then said firmly, “I need to know everything. Start from the beginning and tell me what Phillip and Emalee told you p>
Seeing that Ashton showed no personal interest in her, Sheila felt both disappointment and gratitude. However, the gravity of the situation demanded her full attention.
She recounted every detail of her conversation with Phillip and Emalee in the meeting room, leaving nothing out. As she spoke, the stern look on Ashton’s face slowly softened.
He smiled faintly and asked, “So, you haven’t agreed to anything with Phillip?” Sheila shook her head, relieved. She was thankful she hadn’t accepted Phillip’s proposal, which would have jeopardized her position as vice president.
Eager to affirm her loyalty, she quickly added, “Mr. Baldwin, despite my ties to the Watson family, my commitment is to the Skyline Group. I wouldn’t jeopardize the company’s interests p>
Ashton’s expression warmed slightly as he regarded Sheila. Sensing his softened stance, Sheila took the opportunity to explain, “I was unaware of the past issues you had with my brother and trusted him blindly. Please, allow me to rectify this. I’ll ensure he understands the gravity of his actions and provide you with a satisfactory resolution p>
But Ashton just laughed coldly and shook his head. “I don’t need you to expose anything about me, or you’ll lose your position as vice president p>
Sheila parted her lips to respond, but Ashton cut her off. “I understand your desire to protect your brother. What if we make a bet? Your brother, with his reckless and misguided actions, will ultimately cause trouble for your family p>
Sheila felt a chill run through her. Anxiety flooded her heart as Ashton’s displeasure with Phillip became apparent. She held back from further argument, silently hoping Phillip would avoid further antagonizing Ashton.
Ashton, for his part, didn’t see Phillip as a real threat. Thus, he quickly moved on from the subject.
With a deliberate clearing of his throat, Ashton posed a serious question. “Charlie tells me you’re quite adept. Why don’t you start by giving me an overview of the company’s projects p>
As Ashton shifted his focus to business matters, Sheila inhaled deeply, steadying her nerves.
She then began to outline the company’s projects with respect. As Charlie had indicated, Sheila was more than just a pleasant appearance. She quickly adapted her mindset and demonstrated the proficiency required by her role.
In no time, through Sheila’s thorough presentation, Ashton developed a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations. Among the various initiatives, a modest orphanage support project particularly piqued Ashton’s interest.