Chapter 91
Angela’s voice had barely risen before one of the security guards slammed a hand down on her shoulder, forcing her back into the chair opposite Arthur.
He rested his elbows on the desk, his tone as detached as ever.
“Of course, Miss Thompson, you don’t have to sign. I have my own ways. Since you can’t seem to leave the Fox family-or Trey-you’d better be prepared to bear the consequences. I believe you should have understood that five years ago.”
“Arthur,” Angela said sharply, “I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong. Trey needed me-that’s why he asked me back. Any problems with the company are because of Khloe! You’ve always been fair and reasonable. At a time like this, are you really going to let an old grudge cloud your judgment, instead of thinking about Fox Group’s future?”
Even with the guards pressing her down, she refused to yield. Her words came fast and sharp.
Arthur gave a faint, almost mocking smile. “I am thinking of the company’s future. That’s exactly why I want you gone.
“You say the problems are Khloe’s fault, but it was you who lost the company’s biggest project. And as far as I know, Khloe’s entire team resigned because of your poor management.”
“I don’t need to comment on your ability, Miss Thompson. There are plenty of eyes in this company. Everyone can see who’s really needed-and who isn’t.”
Before his words even settled, one of the men grabbed her wrist and forced her hand down, pressing the pen to the paper.
“You have no right-” Angela said.
“I have every right,” he interrupted flatly. “And I’ve already taken back all of Trey’s authority. From now on, every decision he makes will go through me.”
When the signatures were in place, he retrieved the documents and gave the guards a small nod. They released her.
Angela glared at him, humiliated, her hair falling loose around her face. She stood up abruptly, wanting only to get out of that suffocating room. Trey wasn’t here-there was no point in fighting.
“Miss Thompson,” Arthur said evenly, his voice following her to the door, “I hope you remember what I said today. For Trey’s sake, I’ll let you walk out of here this time. But next time, it won’t be so simple.”
It was a threat, unvarnished and cold.
And he meant it. She’d learned that the hard way before-when he’d destroyed her future, severed her from her family, and crushed every path she could have taken.
Angela burst out of the CEO’s office under the silent gaze of half the floor. But when she reached her desk, she froze. Everything was already packed into a box.
A few employees stood around her workspace, detaching her nameplate, unplugging cables.
How efficient and ruthless.
“Miss Thompson… these are your things.” One of them handed her the box, already checked to ensure no company property remained inside.
She didn’t take it.
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Instead, she caught the low hum of whispers spreading through the room.
“I heard the chairman came just to fire her…”
“About time. She was never fit to replace Khloe.”
“Come on, everyone knows she got the job through connections.”
“Serves her right. Treated Khloe’s team like garbage. No talent, but acts like she’s a queen.”
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“I’d die of shame if I were her. If the chairman himself showed up, it means the rumors are true-she’s probably just Trey’s little plaything.”
Angela spun around, eyes flashing-but the moment she did, every head turned away, every face neutral.
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