A Mix-up Made Me His Enemy's Woman novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34

This was the second time Bethany had told Noah that she was married. It was unfortunate that he still didn’t believe her.

“You’ve already told me once. There’s no need to repeat a lie,” Noah said softly. “Bethany, I won’t believe a single word you Say.”

Bethany stood up. “Believe it or not, it’s up to you. If you want to fire me, go ahead. I’m going back to work.”

“Wait!” Noah called after her. “Unblock my number.”

Bethany rolled her eyes. “Mr. Vazquez, I think a qualified ex… Oh, wait, strictly speaking, you’re not even my ex. A qualified past tense‘ should stay on the blacklist as if they were dead. Mr. Vazquez, do you have a problem with that?”

She left the office without waiting for an answer.

Just then, Antonio came in carrying a pot of coffee. “Hey, you guys done talking?”

Bethany gave him a cold glance that made him shiver. He suddenly felt diffident for some reason.

Bethany didn’t know what they talked about, but half an hour later, William was called into the office and returned looking

defeated.

“What’s wrong, Mr. Grant?” she asked.

William had stormed into Bethany’s office. “Did you tell them to throw me under the bus? You’re just trying to get rid of me so you can keep your position as director, right? Well, Mr. Reeves wants to fire me! Happy now?”

William’s outburst echoed through the office.

Bethany frowned. “Mr. Reeves wants to fire you?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know.”

Bethany put two and two together. Antonio was trying to make William the scapegoat. She said, “Go back to your desk. The decision’s not final yet. You might not get fired.”

William expected her to make some sarcastic comment, but was surprised by her calmness.

Back at his desk, William thought about his heavy mortgage, his stay–at–home wife, and his two kids. If he got fired now, switching jobs at his age wouldn’t lead to a higher salary.

Plus, if he were fired, headhunters might not even bother with him.

William spiraled into self–doubt and despair while Bethany casually messaged Antonio. She had just learned a hard truth yesterday. In the workplace, there were no absolute friends or enemies.

“Uncle Antonio, William can’t be fired. You said I’m the major shareholder. I should be able to save one person, right?”

William sank heavily in his seat, waiting for the news of his dismissal.

But the end of the day came, and the message never arrived. He was confused.

Bethany slung her bag over her shoulder and raised an eyebrow at him. “What, are you planning to work overtime?”

William immediately stood and followed her. “Ms. Porter, did you plead for me?”

“Yeah. Don’t worry. I won’t let them push you out. But Mr. Grant, can we keep things peaceful from now on?”

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