Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 940

Valerie sighed, the weight of a seasoned advisor ready to step down as the crown prince ascends echoing in her voice. "I always thought you were pushed out of the Thomas Group against your will."

Even her resignation seemed a last stand of dignity.

It wasn't until the ride back from the Capital, a slip of words from Alyssa, that the truth surfaced.

"Cilian holds Valerie in high esteem," Alyssa had mentioned casually. "Even with Ryder's promotion, Cilian wanted to elevate Valerie to the role of Vice President."

That was a lofty perch, second only to Cilian himself. But Alyssa had chosen to walk away.

She eventually chose the Tim Group.

Valerie furrowed her brow for a moment before speaking. "I want to see with my own eyes that Jared choosing you was his gravest mistake."

Her words carried a trace of triumph, a subtle lift of her eyebrows betraying her facade.

Agnes couldn't help but smile. "After all, you're no saint."