No Escape from Love novel Chapter 65

"What?" Jolene and I exclaimed at the same time. Her voice was sharp and full of disbelief while mine was more stunned and distressed. I had never agreed to such arrangements.

"When is this taking place? Mr. Hastings, a business gala is a significant event. How can you just casually bring a new hire to accompany you?" Jolene screeched.

Alex was clearly irritated by Jolene's questions. He looked up, his expression hardening. "Do I need to report my decisions to you?"

Jolene's sharp voice faltered immediately, and she turned to look at me in disbelief. I quickly lowered my gaze.

"Leave," Alex said curtly, dismissing her.

I raised my head, startled.

What was this man's problem? One moment, he was dropping bombshells, and the next, he was kicking people out without clarifying anything.

But I was in no position to argue. Reluctantly, I followed Jolene toward the door.

"I didn't tell you to leave," Alex's voice rang out again, displeased.

Both Jolene and I stopped in our tracks, turning to look at him, confused by who he was referring to.

"Have we resolved the issue we were discussing?" Alex leaned back in his chair, his brows slightly furrowed as his eyes were fixed on me.

Although Jolene didn't want to back down, she had no choice. She turned around, throwing me one last venomous glare before leaving the room.