No Escape from Love novel Chapter 66

"It's not urgent," Alex said.

I immediately understood that those files weren't important at all. Alex was using them as a way to teach Jolene a lesson.

I gave him a weird look.

There was a mischievous glint in his eyes. "She used her position to take advantage of you. I'm just using mine to do the same to her."

I considered the two choices Alex had laid out for me. "Can we extend the timeline a little?"

"Hastings Group doesn't operate on whims," Alex replied firmly.

"And if I make a mistake?" I asked, my voice faltering.

"Then you'll get a pay cut."

I nearly choked. "What if I mess up at the gala?"

"As long as you keep your mouth shut, there shouldn't be any issues," Alex said, eyeing me carefully. Then, he added with a faint smirk, "If you do mess up, the same rule applies. You'll get a pay cut."

I clenched my jaw and gritted my teeth.

Alex could buy a car with the loose change in his pocket, yet he wouldn't hesitate to dock my meager intern salary.

"So, have you decided?" Alex asked, a hint of amusement in his voice as he watched me struggle internally.

"I'll go to the gala," I said begrudgingly.

"Good. Here, take this necklace. For a business gala, you'll need the right accessories to look the part," he said as he took out a small box from the drawer.