Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 82

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he really managed to squander a perfect hand.

Gina followed Hector back to his office. As soon as the door closed, she pressed herself up against him

“Hector, do you think I’ll get the next non–equity partner spot?” she asked, her voice low and expectant.

Hector blinked and said. “Just focus on getting your mid–level certification next month. As for the non–equity partner spot. leave that to me.”

*******

Whitney hadn’t even made it to the office yet when she got a message from HR.

[After a review, we’ve found you committed serious misconduct at work, which seriously hurt the firm’s interests. So, you’re suspended, and your salary will be withheld during this period. From HR, PrimeBridge Law Firm]

The suspension notice was also posted in the work group chat.

Whitney had just pulled into the parking lot when her phone started blowing up with messages.

[Frank Reese: Whitney, what’s going on? Why did HR post about your suspension in the group chat?]

[Valerie Garner: Whitney, are you okay? Are you at the office yet? Did you see the message in the group chat?]

Whitney checked her messages and texted Valerie back, “I’m in the parking lot. I’ll be up in a minute.”

She chose to reply to Valerie and ignored the rest.

In Townsend’s office, Ivan was fighting hard for Whitney.

“Mr. Barton, why are you suspending Whitney?” Ivan pressed.

Townsend looked troubled and said, “Ivan, I know you’ve got a soft spot for Whitney, but there are lines we can’t cross. Did she help Jay Lockson go after Starwave Entertainment for plagiarism? If she’d kept it quiet and nobody noticed, I could’ve just looked the other way. But now George Harris from Harris Group is involved, and you guys are handling their merger deal. Tell me, does that sound okay to you?”

Ivan shot back, “She was just doing a favor for a friend. What’s the big deal? And she wasn’t even the main lawyer on the case. She cleared it with me beforehand. Did Harris Group actually complain to you? Mr. Barton, the merger’s being handled personally by Klein Harris, not George Harris.”

In other words, if the real decision–maker at Harris Group hadn’t said anything, George Harris really had no right to interfere.

“Ridiculous! Isn’t Klein Harris part of the Harris family? You think he’d just sit back and watch his own nephew ger pushed around by outsiders?” Townsend snapped.

“And do you even realize who Carter is backing this time? That’s the Harris family’s soon–to–be daughter–in–law!” Townsend added.

“Suspend her for now. Let her keep a low profile until this all blows over. She can come back after things settle down,” Townsend said.

“Mr. Barton, do you know how bad this suspension will mess things up for her?” Ivan protested.

Ivan had been planning to recommend Whitney for the non–equity partner spot once the merger wrapped up.

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“Stop this nonsense! That’s enough. I don’t want to hear it. Go on, I’ve gja another client coming in soot Townsend. waving Ivan away with a heavy sigh

When Whitney walked in, she saw Ivan coming out of Townsend’s office, his expression sérions.

Ivan spotted her and said, “Come to my office”

Whitney caught on immediately and followed him.

Frank and Valerie glanced at each other, both looking a little lost and confused.

For a moment, the whole team felt like the air had been sucked out of the room.

“Boss” Whitney said, her voice low, One look at Ivan’s face and she knew that there was no saving this.

“I’m sorry. This is all my fault. If I’d just kept you out of it from the start, none of this would’ve happened. That bastard Hector stirred up all this trouble,” Ivan said, sounding furious.

Whitney chuckled, “I know, Boss. I was the one who insisted, so there’s no way this is on you.”

“You really are stubborn, you know that? Is it really worth messing up your career for a cheating loser?” Ivan sighed, his tone a mix of frustration and concern. “Does that really sit right with you?”

Ivan had already done his homework. Emily was about to marry Carter Harris, who just happened to be Whitney’s ex

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Love triangles never ended well. Someone always got hurt, and this time, it was Whitney.

Whitney didn’t bother to set him straight. She knew her boss had it all wrong.

“I’m okay. So, what did Mr. Barton say? Am I going to be suspended for a long time?” Whitney asked.

Ivan sighed and said, “At least until the merger wraps up. Klein Harris hasn’t said a thing. Why is George Harris getting involved and making a scene?”

“And Carter Harris couldn’t even show his face. He just got his dad to do the complaining. I mean, seriously, can you that?” Ivan grumbled.

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Whitney froze and said, “So you’re telling me the person behind my suspension is George Harris from Harris Group?”

“Yeah,” Ivan replied with a frustrated sigh. “His assistant went straight to Hector. That bastard has always got his eyes on us. just waiting for a chance to nail us for something.”

“Just head home for now. Treat it like a vacation. I’ll handle the rest,” Ivan said.

Whitney felt grateful, and said, “Thanks, Boss. Sorry for dragging you into this.”

“It’s fine. Who hasn’t done something stupid when they are young? Next time you go looking for a boyfriend, keep your eyes wide open, okay? Oh, and my cousin just got back from abroad. Want me to introduce you guys?” Ivan teased.

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