I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 177

Curious employees at Sterling peeked out of their cubicles to watch the drama unfold.

Garrett was stunned for a moment. This was how the almighty Hayden Thorne treated his legal wife?

It was utterly degrading.

"Since our CTO never had a formal employment relationship with your company, her joining Sterling is perfectly legal.

"Ms. Lynd went through all official protocols today and signed a three-year contract with us. It seems this was just a misunderstanding, Ms. Winters. Zoe, go back to your work. I'll see our guests out."

Garrett deflected the crisis effortlessly.

Sienna gave Garrett a knowing smile, masking her venom with feigned grace.

"Well, she belongs to you now, Mr. Stone. Since Sterling and Easton are looking to partner up, I wouldn't dream of making things difficult for your staff.

"Zoe, do your best here. You had some decent skills at Easton. Don't embarrass your old bosses."

She spoke with the haughty tone of a superior. Hayden stood by coldly, making absolutely no move to defend his wife.

Zoe arched an eyebrow.

"Old bosses? I was never an employee of Easton. Furthermore, no one with the last name Winters owns that company... You don't have the authority to speak to me like that."

Zoe thought Sienna was delusional. Did she think she was untouchable just because Hayden was standing next to her? If Zoe truly wanted to flex the Thorne family's influence, nobody could stop her.

Easton wanting a partnership with Sterling?

She could kill that deal in a heartbeat.

Sienna's face turned a violent shade of green. Zoe didn't spare them another glance, turning on her heel and walking away.

Hayden couldn't help but watch her walk away.

She was a thorn in his side.

Garrett escorted the two of them all the way to the parking garage.

Right before getting in his car, Hayden turned to Garrett, his voice laced with a subtle but dangerous warning.

"Mr. Stone, Zoe will be your responsibility from now on. If she steps out of line, you can bring it up directly to me."

The double meaning was crystal clear.

First, Zoe was his person, entrusted to Garrett's company.

Second, she was taken. This was strictly business, and Garrett had better keep his hands to himself.

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