My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart (Oriana) novel Chapter 581

Chapter 581 Orchestrating

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Alaric choked back a sob. “Edgar just took out a massive mortgage for a luxury apartment in the city. The payments are twenty thousand a month for the next twenty years! If you cut him loose now, how are his parents supposed to survive?”

The stifling pressure in Grant’s chest had risen to his head, leaving his nerves frayed and his temper volatile. And here was Alaric, daring to counter a direct order with a list of pathetic excuses. Grant opened his eyes and finally looked–really looked–at him.

The gaze held disgust and ridicule, but not a shred of warmth or empathy.

Alaric felt as though he had been plunged into a glacial pool, a bone–deep chill stiffening him from head

to toe.

Sure enough, Grant’s voice cut through the air, utterly heartless. “He chose to buy that house. What does

that have to do with me?

“I got to where I am today on my own merit and hard work. But he’s not satisfied. He’s been secretly meeting with executives from other tech firms, trying to climb over me. Did you really think I’d give him the chance to stick a knife in my back?”

Grant spoke dismissively, stripping away any trace of their shared history and struggle. “Bleeding hearts don’t build empires, Alaric. I didn’t call you here to debate. I called you here to execute an order.”

Alaric’s lip quivered, though his face remained a blank mask.

After a long silence, he replied in a low, hoarse voice, “Understood.”

“Also,” Grant added, “Jonathan wasn’t satisfied with the apartments you found yesterday. Find her something better, something bigger. I don’t want her feeling unsettled over something so trivial. Money is no object.”

A bitter, inscrutable smile tugged at the corner of Alaric’s mouth. He nodded, opened the door, and walked

out.

Not far away, Owen, who had finished his onboarding and settled into his workflow, was secretly watching Alaric.

Seeing the man emerge looking utterly defeated, Owen immediately approached him, a cup of coffee in hand. “Alaric.”

Alaric was lost in thought, and Owen’s sudden greeting jolted him back to reality.

He glanced at the younger man. “Mn. How are you settling in?”

“Alaric, don’t worry. Everyone’s been great. I’ve got the lay of the land now, it’s just…” Owen scratched his head sheepishly. “When do I get to do some actual work? I spend all day fetching coffee; I feel like I’m wasting the chance you gave me.”

He handed the cup to Alaric.

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Chance?

A crooked smile touched Alaric’s lips. He took a sip of the coffee to hide the raw emotion on his face.

Just then, Jonathan breezed past them and marched into Grant’s office as if she owned the place.

Before entering, she threw a seemingly casual glance at Alaric, beaming. “Mr. Moss, any luck with the apartment? I really hate to be a bother, but with Mr. Holloway, I really…”

Alaric shot a glance at Owen and quickly squeezed out a smile. “Ms. Robinson, rest assured, I’ll have new options for you very soon. Housing is a major decision. Please take your time; finding something that makes you happy is what matters most.”

“Mhmm, that’s what I thought too. After all…” She cut herself off airily.

“Mr. Holloway is feeling that tightness in his chest again. I’d better go check on him. Chat later.”

She gave them a polite, performative nod, and finally slipped inside.

Owen secretly clenched his fist but kept his face a mask of ignorance, “Alaric, isn’t she just a nurse? Why do you have to help her find an apartment?”

“It’s nothing. We’re all colleagues here. It’s just a small favor.”

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