She is a CEO by George Chapman novel Chapter 1108

Chapter 1108 Mutual Defamation

"Why was I put in jail? Don't you know best?!" Nia gritted her teeth as she spoke, fueled by old grudges and new animosity.

"Wasn't it you who injured someone with a bottle of alcohol, Nia?"

When it came to games of chance, Casper had taught Nia everything he knew. Why would he be afraid of her now?

As soon as these words were spoken, laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd. Nia's face turned red then pale; clearly she couldn't match Casper's composure. Fortunately for her, Kevin was by her side.

"Mr. Wood," Kevin said calmly but firmly. "Everyone knows who is right and wrong here today. We are all invited guests gathered together to chat among friends. There is no need for you to be so aggressive and lose your dignity."

Ever since his defection from Casper's camp, Kevin had lost all respect for him.

Casper gave Kevin a cold glance but didn't respond to his words; after all, he preferred stick over carrot any day.

"Nia," Casper continued with a sneer on his face that everyone could see, "I know exactly how much weight you carry in this company - without the support behind your back you'd have nothing at all! They may protect you today but they won't do so forever... be careful."

Nia turned iron-grey at these words; clearly Casper was mocking her reliance on others in front of everyone else present. She clenched her fists tightly and almost burst out cursing him before being stopped by Kevin just in time.

Casper wanted nothing more than to make Nia lose control in front of everyone present, which made Kevin the perfect shield against such an attack.

"Mr. Wood," said Kevin sternly, "Whether we're guests or not doesn't matter. We're all businessmen here! Back when Stable Growth was still around, we were just as powerful as you are now! If one becomes too arrogant, they might climb higher only to fall harder later on." He stared directly into Casper's eyes while using his other hand discreetly comforted Nia beside him.

"I never realized how ambitious you really were until now," sneered Casper, "Did sleeping with my girlfriend behind my back give rise to this newfound courage?"

"What did you say?!" Hearing those words finally pushed Nia over the edge; she pushed past an angry-looking Kevin to glare furiously at Caspar while whispers filled the air around them.

"Did I say something wrong?" asked Caspar triumphantly- having successfully provoked Nia towards losing control in front of every one present. He glanced around at the other guests nonchalantly.

"Everyone knows what my relationship with Nia used to be, right? I'm not afraid to admit it, even if it's embarrassing. Haven't you all been wondering why I've been going against Stable Growth? Which man can tolerate his woman hooking up with a subordinate and starting her own business? Nia, let me make this clear: as long as I'm around, you won't have a good time in Athegate!"

As everyone looked at Nia with disdain, Casper knew he had won. It was undeniable that Nia and Kevin were together now; anyone would believe Casper's words.

"It turns out that Nia betrayed Casper first."

"No wonder the two of them are enemies now. Look at them holding hands."

"They're just a pair of cheaters."

As the comments continued to spread, even Kevin's face turned sour. He knew that if Casper kept bringing this up, he and Nia wouldn't be able to get away unscathed. So he immediately thought about leaving.

"Nia, it seems like Mr. Wood invited us here just to humiliate us in public. This kind of hospitality is truly despicable. Everyone else doesn't need to speculate anymore - yes, Nia and I are together now - but Mr. Wood hasn't married Nia so there was no harm done by being together. Business is business and private matters are private matters, so we still welcome any cooperation."

Kevin's words weren't wrong; in the world of business, anyone who can bring benefits was considered a friend regardless of their sins.