Nothing Matters, except YOU & Me novel Chapter 196

As soon as Greta finished her words, Lyla felt as if she was completely drained of energy. She swooned and slowly fell to the ground.

Monday arrived and it was work as usual for Myra. However, it was a slightly different working day for her. Tony was her driver today and he dropped her off directly at the front entrance of Stark Group. Clearly, they had no intention to hide their relationship.

Before she exited the car, he leaned nearer to peck her on the lips before he released her from his embrace as her face flushed as red as a tomato.

“I’ll come to pick you up later in the evening.” It was only after he said those words that he drove off.

Not too long after Myra exited the car and she took a few steps forward, someone forcefully ran into her. After a minute, Kris exaggeratedly exclaimed, “Excuse me, somehow I didn’t notice there was someone by my side!”

Evidently, she was indirectly being disparaging to Myra. As Myra was fully aware of that, she calmly stated, “Your eyes are placed right on top of your head, so what else could you have noticed?”

Kris’s face darkened slightly as she smiled condescendingly. “Myra, is Tony aware that you’re still seeing Sean while you’re in a relationship with him?”

Myra furrowed her brows as she replied, “Go wherever you want, but don’t block the corridor.”

“This is a public space and there’s nothing wrong with me standing here!” Kris’s smile deepened as she moved closer to Myra and said with an icy-cold voice, “Don’t assume you’ve won just because you’re in a relationship with Tony. The tides will turn someday. By then, I’ll make sure you’re down and out. By then, there won’t be any spot for you in the family as well as in Bradfort City.

“Down and out?” Myra sneered at her as the warmth left her eyes. “This would be a much more fitting description for you and your mom someday when the two of you pack your bags and leave the Stark Residence.”

“So, you’re indeed plotting to kick me and Mom out of our home!” Kris’s expression was one of scorn and she sneered. “Sorry to disappoint you, but I don’t think your plan will come to fruition. I’ll make sure Mom and I lead an awesome life just to spite you!”

“Sure,” Myra drawled as she walked past Kris and made her way toward the office. Today’s the day for Cameron to announce my appointment as the general manager of Stark Group. The decision seems quite a rushed one and I’m not quite ready for it. However, since Kris is so keen to make comparisons, then I’m more than happy to flaunt this in front of her.

Meanwhile, Kris, who was left behind by Myra, stood there with her chest heaving up and down in anger. Nevertheless, she quickly regained her composure as a look of contempt flashed across her eyes.

Myra had assumed that her appointment as general manager would be a low-key affair. However, it was a complete opposite to what Cameron had planned. With much fanfare, he sincerely invited all the managers from each department to attend a meeting—it was specifically held to congratulate her for her appointment as general manager. As such, Myra stood in front of them formally and said a few official words before adjourning the meeting amidst their applause. Upon the adjournment, Cameron stopped her in her tracks.

I knew this conversation was coming, especially since he was made aware of my relationship with Tony.

Her face wore an impatient expression as she looked on at the people slowly streaming out of the meeting room. As soon as the last person walked out of the room, he made his way to her and patted her on the back. “Myra, I’m so proud of you. Not only did you handle the Elsinore Garden Project well, you’ve also managed to win the favor of Director Hart from the Hart Group.” His words were laced with ambiguity as well as a faint lilt.

Myra was full of contempt as she shoved his hand away from her shoulders. “President Stark, you must be kidding! The Elsinore Garden Project is not even finalized yet!”

“It’s only a matter of time.” Cameron smiled and turned as he casually commented. “By the way, there have been some licensing issues with the Times Square project on Prairie Road. Do you think you could hint to Director Hart—”

“President Stark, you really need to realize that there has to be an end to your greed.” She had an inkling of what he was going to say. Therefore, as she made her way out of the room, she made it clear. “You’ll end up with nothing if you ask for too much.”

Behind her, Cameron’s expression darkened. As soon as she walked out of the meeting room, Myra’s chest tightened. I knew Cameron would take advantage of me to gain personal interest as soon as he realizes that I’m with Tony. He has always maintained his interests before anything else, so there is no surprise there. Nonetheless, I’m not going to let him get his way.