The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 74

It was more like a client and a vendor in a heated dispute.

Harrison gave a faint smile and walked over to a nearby round table, sitting down. He tapped his fingers on the glass surface. “Fine. Let's sit and talk then.”

Suzie, feeling exhausted from standing, didn't hesitate to take the seat opposite him. After a moment's pause, Lexi sat down as well.

Harrison glanced around. None of the other employees showed any intention of leaving.

Suzie watched Harrison's thoughtful expression, her mind racing. Lexi had refused to go to the office and had already brought up the commission and bonus. She clearly wanted Harrison to deliver a public verdict. Suzie had anticipated a scene when Lexi returned, but she was curious to see how Harrison would handle it.

As Suzie mulled it over, Harrison got straight to the point.

“Lexi, you landed the contract, that's true. But Suzie completed the entire shoot. Today is the final day, which means she did all the work. Therefore, for the Baylor Group project, Suzie will receive seventy percent of the payout, and you’ll receive the other thirty.”

Harrison stated it as a final decision, not a proposal.

Lexi shot up from her chair, her face contorting with anger. Her voice trembled on the verge of tears.

“Mr. Young, on what grounds? A lot of people were already unhappy when Suzie was dropped into Mirage Studio out of nowhere. She’s a rookie, so why did she get my project? There are so many other photographers here, why her? Or does she have some kind of special relationship with you? Is that why you’re giving her special treatment?”

But today's work had been draining, and she had no energy left to argue with Lexi. She trusted Harrison, as the owner, to handle the situation properly.

When Suzie got back to her desk, Mia hurried over.

“Suzie, you must be exhausted. Don't pay any attention to Lexi. She's a notorious money-grubber. It wouldn't matter if it was you or anyone else from the studio who took a piece of her pie; she'd have the same ugly reaction. Why else do you think her assistant bailed on her while she was in the hospital? That was a major betrayal, a big deal in this industry.”

Suzie frowned slightly. “Mia,” she asked softly…