Ice and Fire novel Chapter 330

"Did you tell Selina?" asked Derek.

"No, I didn't. I don't want her know, she's innocent, " explained Jackson.

Derek stared straight ahead.

After a long silence, Derek replied, "Okay, I understand."

At the time, the elevator stopped at the office floor. Selina stepped off the elevator with documents in her hands. Walking into the room, she glanced at Jackson and Derek silently. As she handed the papers to Derek, she said, "Here are the reports you asked for."

Derek could tell Selina was angry as he took the papers from her. He scanned the forms and handed them to Jackson.

Derek looked at Selina as he said, "Selina, Jackson and I had a discussion while you were gone, and we believe it's in Cherry best interests if she stops working here."

"Why do you agree with Jackson that Cherry shouldn't work here any more?" asked Selina.

Derek nodded and continued, "Selina, I believe you are quite capable of doing exemplary work, with or without Cherry."

"But Cherry is good at her job, and I don't want to lose her!" pleaded Selina.

"Selina, do you wish to put Cherry in danger?" Derek asked impatiently.

"What do you mean?" asked Selina furrowing her brows.

Jackson was concerned, and wondered if Derek had decided to tell Selina some of the details of what was going on.

Derek held Selina's gaze as he explained, "You know the ZM Group's target is JS Group, right? Mond Xu wants the ZM Group to surpass the JS Group."

Selina nodded and answered, "Yes, I know that, but what does that have to do with Cherry?"

Derek told Selina in a serious tone, "If I were to tell you Cherry is Mond Xu's target, would you believe me?"

Selina hadn't considered Cherry as the actual target nor taken time to mull over the facts in her head.

Derek knew Selina was contemplating the information, so he continued, "You are aware of Cherry's excellent work ethics. You should also understand other people would know it too, including Mond Xu. Therefore, since he regarded Cherry as his enemy, he would do harm to her and try to have her removed from the JS Group. You don't want the situation to turn sour, do you?"

Derek knew Selina well, and even though she was considerate; she wasn't as innocent as Jackson believed. She would know what course of action was the best.

Selina was still lost in thought and didn't say anything.

"Do you understand now why Jackson doesn't want Cherry to work here any more?" asked Derek, "Jackson wants to protect Cherry because he loves her deeply. If Mond Xu were to try and harm Cherry while Jackson was away, would you be able to protect her well?"

"I, " Selina paused, unsure of how to answer Derek's question. She couldn't protect Cherry well for any length of time. Selina wanted Cherry to accompany her, and provide assistance, but hadn't thought much about what could happen to Cherry if she did. She couldn't ignore the threat Mond Xu posed though; because of him, she had to grow the business abroad. If he honestly intended harm to Cherry, then maybe Cherry leaving the company was the best way to protect her.

Jackson watched Selina as she stood there thinking things through. He was neither furious nor worried anymore, because he could tell that Selina would agree with him. After all, wise as Selina was, she understood what the best option was in this case.

"Selina, what do you think the best choice is now?" Derek studied Selina's face as he asked.

Selina nodded and she looked from Derek to Jackson apologetically, "Jackson, I am sorry for what I said to you earlier."

Jackson didn't reply.

Derek smiled, "Selina, Jackson hadn't given you a reason for why he had made that decision, so he wouldn't have blamed you for it. You know he doesn't give much information. But I know you understand his choice is correct and you be affected negatively."

"Okay, " Selina nodded her head. She went and sat next to Jackson. Acting like a spoiled child, She grabbed Jackson's arms, pouting, "Brother, please not be angry with me? I promise, I will talk to Cherry, and she will not to work here anymore, and I will handle the business myself. I am sure I can manage everything here at the JS Group well. So, please, don't worry."

Selina knew Jackson had invested in the company, and it was her responsibility to improve the development of the company. Not only for Jackson's backing but how well she reflected on her abilities too, and she was determined that the company would be a success.

Jackson told Selina, "Don't be so hard on yourself, I don't blame you."

Derek relaxed a bit at Jackson's thoughtful words, and he said, "Since it isn't a big deal, let's forget it." He looked to Selina, "Hey! Jackson and I are guests here, why haven't you offered us any coffee or tea?"

"Oh really? You are guests here? "Let's not forget the building belongs to Jackson and you, " Selina said smiling as she stood and went to the employee kitchen.

Derek turned to Jackson and said in a low voice, "Was that a good reason to give?"