Sleeping With the Wrong Man: Uncle vs. Nephew novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Logan immediately pulled Olivia back into his arms, his heart aching as he shot a glare at Liana. “Look at how scared you’ve made her. Liana, is your heart made of stone?”

Liana said nothing.

Logan softened his voice, gently comforting the woman in his embrace. “Lia, don’t push yourself. You’ve always had a weak constitution, and after falling into the water, your strength has been further depleted. You need proper rest.

“This is your home. No one can drive you out.”

But Liana had no patience left for this pathetic performance. One was a fool, the other a manipulative sweetheart-they were truly a match made in heaven.

Without sparing them a glance, she turned and strode toward the door.

“Where are you going?” Logan barked.

Liana didn’t stop walking.

Where was she going?

For three years, she had underwritten every aspect of Logan’s supposed career, spending her fortune, leveraging her influence, and energy-only to be met with his arrogant entitlement and chilling disdain.

She was tired. Exhausted. She no longer wished to play the fool.

Liana made straight for the door, completely ignoring him.

Logan froze for a moment.

When had Liana ever treated him like this?

She had always been gentle, always obedient. If Logan so much as frowned, she would immediately panic, asking if she had done something wrong.

The way she looked at him had always been filled with cautious affection and admiration. She had been like a docile little pet, ready to come running, tail wagging, at the mere curl of his finger.

But now, that same “pet” dared to bare her claws and even dared to turn her back on him and walk away.

Just as Logan was about to step forward, Olivia suddenly went limp in his arms, her whole body pressing against him as she whispered breathlessly.

“Logan… I-I feel so dizzy…”

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Logan’s head snapped down, panic flashing across his face as he steadied her. “Lia? What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell again?”

“I-It’s nothing…”

Olivia leaned weakly against his chest, her eyes timidly flicking toward Liana, who had already opened the door.

Her voice was barely audible, like a whisper.

“Is Liana angry because I’m moving in? Maybe I should go. I don’t want you two to fight because of me.”

The sight of Olivia’s wronged, compliant face stabbed Logan with heightened remorse, causing his frustration with Liana to hit its absolute zenith.

Logan regretted having coddled Liana excessively; her present sense of entitlement was proof. She now had the audacity to vie with Olivia for his attention.

“Don’t overthink it.” Logan gently comforted Olivia in his arms. “She’s just spoiled because I’ve indulged her. Don’t pay any attention to her little tantrum. Your health comes first. I’ll help you upstairs to rest.”

Without another glance at the doorway, he cradled Olivia like a rare treasure and guided her upstairs. He was certain Liana wouldn’t cause any real trouble. Once she cooled off, she would come back.

Liana walked into the towering Young Corporation building, which she had once watched rise from the ground. Her mood remained perfectly calm.

She headed straight to the HR department and placed her resignation letter on the manager’s desk. “I want to resign. Please process it immediately.”

The HR manager adjusted his glasses and gave a quick look at the name on the resignation letter-Liana Wade. He then looked at the department listed-Legal.

He ran it through his memory and came up empty, thinking she must be just another unremarkable junior staff member in the legal department.

In a fast-growing company like Young Corporation, turnover among lower-level employees was nothing unusual.

The HR manager didn’t even ask for a reason. He simply picked up the stamp and slammed it down with a thud.

“All set. Just go to the finance department tomorrow to collect your final paycheck.”

“Thank you.”

Liana retrieved her resignation letter and left without a hint of hesitation or attachment.

Chapter 3

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The whole process took less than five minutes.

Back at her desk in the legal department, she began packing her few personal belongings-a water cup, some books, and a half-dead succulen.

Just then, a young woman with a ponytail came running over in a panic, clutching a stack of documents.

“Lia! You have to see this! We’ve got a huge problem!”

It was Wren Langley, an intern who had been at the company for only two months. Clumsy and inexperienced, she often got bullied by the more seasoned staff.

Liana, feeling sorry for her, occasionally offered guidance.

“What’s wrong?” Liana asked, placing the last book into the cardboard box.

“This contract!” Wren nearly burst into tears as she placed a document on Liana’s desk. “It’s a project we signed earlier. The other party found a loophole in the contract and claims we breached it. They’re demanding five million dollars in damages!”

Five million dollars wouldn’t cripple Young Corporation, but it was still a hefty loss.

Wren was in a panic, sweat streaming down her face. “Leona and the others in the legal department have already left, and I can’t reach them. Mr. Young is also not in the office. I don’t know what to do…

“Lia, you’re the best! Please help me!”

Liana gestured to her packed box. “I’ve already resigned.”

“What?” Wren froze, her eyes wide as saucers. “R-resigned? Why, Lia?”

Though only a junior employee, Liana’s skills were exceptional. Many of the department’s most challenging cases had been quietly resolved by her. Despite the workload and low pay, she had never complained. Everyone knew she cared deeply about Young Corporation. Why would she suddenly resign?

Liana didn’t explain. She simply lifted her box and prepared to leave. “Young Corporation’s lawsuits no longer have anything to do with me.”

“No, Lia!” Wren grabbed her arm, tears brimming in her eyes. “Please, just help me! I was the one handling this contract. If we lose five million I’ll be fired for sure!

“I don’t know anyone else in the department. You’re the only one I’m close to. I’m begging you!”

Seeing Wren’s pitiful expression, Liana remembered how the young woman had, on several occasions, secretly slipped her a small slice of cake when colleagues were ostracizing her. She also recalled how Wren would sometimes drag her downstairs during lunch to the newly X CLOSE

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