No Sex for Six Years Because of Her? I'm Done novel Chapter 54

**Chapter 54: The Sabotaged Deal**

Peter stood at the entrance of Stellar Attire, watching Hannah as she walked away, her silhouette gradually fading into the distance. His gaze shifted to Amelia, whose expression was inscrutable, a mask that only deepened his conviction that she was the unreasonable one in this scenario.

With a disdainful snort escaping his lips, he declared, “Find your own way back.” Without waiting for a response, he turned on his heel and made his way to the parking lot, the sound of his footsteps echoing in the silence of the evening. The engine of his car roared to life, and he sped away, leaving Amelia behind.

In that moment, Amelia found herself standing alone at the entrance, the bustling world around her seeming to swirl in a blur. The USB drive in her hand felt like a weighty reminder of the day’s disaster. The metal casing was still warm from the tea that had drenched it, as if it were taunting her, a cruel symbol of her current helplessness.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Hannah approached Edison Bardot’s office door once again, her heart pounding with a mix of determination and trepidation. She knocked softly, the sound resonating in the otherwise quiet corridor.

Edison’s expression darkened the instant she stepped into view. “Why are you back? I already informed you that the collaboration is canceled,” she snapped, her tone laced with irritation.

“I understand,” Hannah replied, bowing her head slightly in a gesture of humility, though her eyes sparkled with an undeniable ambition. “But I didn’t come here to apologize for the mishap. I came to present myself as a candidate for the redesign.”

Edison’s brow arched in mild amusement, a smirk dancing on her lips. “Oh? You wish to recommend yourself?”

“Yes,” Hannah asserted, straightening her back, her voice gaining strength. “Since you’re looking for someone to redo the designs, why not consider my proposal?”

Edison almost chuckled at the audacity. “Your confidence is admirable. But tell me, why would I select you? You’re merely an intern. That designer you replaced, despite her blunders today, has a respectable portfolio.”

Hannah lifted her chin defiantly, her pride shining through. “Because I have known Mr. Rowe for over a decade.”

Edison’s sharp gaze narrowed, and she felt a flicker of intrigue. Whispers had reached her ears upon Hannah’s return to the country. Whispers about the enigmatic CEO of Rowe Group, who seemed more captivated by his childhood friend than by his own wife.

Edison scrutinized Hannah anew. She appeared soft, yet there was a dangerous edge to her self-assurance. If Hannah was speaking the truth, hiring her would extend beyond mere design work.

It represented an opportunity to curry favor with Ethan himself.

For Hannah, this was not just a chance at Stellar Attire; it was a strategic move to solidify her position in the entire industry—a gamble that could pay off handsomely.

A slow smile crept across Edison’s lips, a calculated expression of interest. “I can offer you a chance,” she said smoothly, her voice laced with a hint of skepticism. “But aren’t you concerned that the designer you just replaced might stir up trouble for you back at the company?”

Hannah scoffed, her confidence unwavering. “Trouble? She’s just an external designer. What authority does she have to interfere with my work?”

Inside, the atmosphere was thick with tension, palpable enough to cut through. Ethan stood there, his expression a storm of barely contained rage.

Peter had undoubtedly informed him about the incident.

“Amelia,” he said, striding toward her with an intensity that made her heart race. “Did you do it on purpose?”

He halted right in front of her, each word stabbing through the silence like a blade.

When she failed to respond, his anger flared. “You chose to retaliate like this just because I didn’t give you money? You sabotaged a project worth millions because you were upset with me?!”

This was a familiar pattern; he always seemed to assume the worst of her intentions.

Amelia let out a short, humorless laugh, shaking her head in disbelief. “Ethan, I have secured countless projects for Rowe Group. Do you genuinely believe I would jeopardize my career and my work out of spite?”

His breath hitched, a moment of realization flickering in his eyes. He knew, deep down, that she had never been that kind of person.