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A thought struck them sharply: had they not left, they could be relaxing in the cool embrace of air conditioning and sipping tea within those welcoming walls. What a stark contrast to their current plight! The vision of such comfort seemed almost cruel now, and regret was clearly etched on Mina’s face.
Michelle, her jaw set firmly, broke the heavy silence. “How about we go back?”
“Yeah, I think we should! Miggie Skincare is merciless. They wear smiles when the sailing is smooth, but the moment a storm hits, they abandon us!”
This sentiment struck a chord, and agreement spread rapidly among the group. Driven by both resolve and necessity, they redirected their steps with purpose and strode into Natural Beauty.
Coincidentally, Isabella had just arrived at the company when they entered. They stumbled into her unexpectedly, and Mina’s face flushed a mixture of red and pale as their eyes met.
Michelle, undeterred by the tension, rushed toward Isabella, exclaiming, “Boss!”
Isabella’s response was icy. “I’m pretty sure I’m not your boss anymore.”
“Miss Patton, we were just playing around before. We only went to Miggie Skincare to gather intel on them. You didn’t really think we wanted to join the enemy, did you?” Michelle tried to smooth things over, her smile strained.
“We’ve got inside info on Miggie Skincare now, and we’re ready to share it with you,” she added, hoping to pique Isabella’s interest.
Isabella scoffed. “Did you say the same thing when you entered Miggie Skincare?”
Michelle was speechless, caught off guard by Isabella’s sharp retort. Embarrassment washed over her; she had once betrayed Natural Beauty by taking the formula to Miggie Skincare, convinced she would cement her position there and that Natural Beauty would crumble without her.
Yet, Natural Beauty had flourished in her absence, while their life in Miggie Skincare proved to be a struggle. With her head bowed, Michelle felt too ashamed to look Isabella in the eye.
Isabella assessed the group gathered behind Michelle. “You left us for Miggie Skincare for a better future, and when Miggie Skincare is struggling, you thought you’d just return to Natural Beauty? Sorry, but we’re not a fallback option.”
Her words were sharp, slicing through the air and leaving a mark of shame on the group’s faces. Mina, her anger boiling over, snapped, “Isabella, how dare you speak to us like that?”
“Well, sorry, but we’re not interested in keeping you around,” Isabella responded, her tone as cool as the expression on her face. With that, she turned and walked away.
If they left Miggie Skincare and Natural Beauty wouldn’t take them back, where else could they go in the skincare industry? The stigma of having abandoned their posts for a competitor, only to plead for return, tainted their professional reputations.
“Miss Patton, please forgive us!” Michelle cried out, chasing after Isabella, her voice dripping with desperation. “I admit my fault. I overestimated my worth, thinking I was irreplaceable. I see now how mistaken I was. Please, allow me a second chance. I promise to devote myself wholly to Natural Beauty!”
“Us too!” echoed the others, their voices laden with regret.
Their urgent appeal paused the normal flow of the office, drawing the attention of their former colleagues, who congregated to watch the drama unfold. The majority looked on with a blend of intrigue and disdain.
Feeling the collective gaze upon her, Isabella turned to her employees. “What do you think? Should we let them return?”
The answer came swiftly and emphatically. “Absolutely not!”
The firm rejection from the crowd washed over Michelle, leaving her face ashen.
Isabella faced the group squarely, her voice unwavering. “Did you hear that? When you chose to leave Natural Beauty, you should have realized there was no path back. Natural Beauty doesn’t recycle what it’s discarded.”
With those final words, Isabella stepped into the elevator. No one dared intercept her.
As the doors closed, a wave of regret swept over Michelle and the others; some even started crying. Mina clenched her jaw, her eyes simmering with bitterness.
While the others were merely employees, she was once the vice president of Natural Beauty, but it was now flourishing under another’s rule. The reality of the company thriving without her, under Isabella’s leadership, churned a storm within Mina.
How had Isabella managed to captivate Dane so completely?
A glint of iciness flickered in her eyes, evil thoughts beginning to form.
With Lukas serving as the vice president, Isabella felt so at ease that she started playing games during office hours. At noon, as the door swung open, Isabella was caught playing on her phone. Startled, she looked up to see Dane entering.
“Dane, what brings you here?”
“What are you up to?”
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Isabella admitted, “Oh, just playing a game for a bit.” She hoped Dane wouldn’t think less of her for relaxing a little during work. Playing games at work didn’t seem very professional.
“What game? Is it any good? Can I try?” Dane seemed genuinely interested.
Taken aback, Isabella didn’t decline and shared that it was a popular sports game. Dane was enthusiastic, saying, “I’ll download it later.”
Isabella wondered if she was setting a bad example. Could this lead Dane astray?
“I stopped by to bring you lunch,” Dane said, taking out a bento box. The sight of the delicious food made Isabella’s eyes light up.
“Wow, thanks, Dane.”
“You’re welcome. Try some,” Dane said warmly, offering her a fork.
The mood was cozy. Almost casually, Dane mentioned, “You are close to Waylon, aren’t you?”
Dane was curious about why his sister always insisted on Waylon returning.
“Well, he’s quite nice. Waylon is a good guy.”
“Really? So, you’re quite fond of him?”
Sensing a potential problem, Isabella quickly looked up at Dane and said, “It’s not just Waylon I like, I like you too.”
She could sense both men’s genuine kindness towards her. Dane’s expression softened significantly, a deep warmth emerging from within him.
“Have some more.” Isabella exhaled in relief. She had passed the test. Having a family was precious, and the trick was learning to treat everyone fairly!
Suddenly, the door burst open with a loud noise. Mina entered abruptly. The assistant apologized profusely, “Miss Patton, I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop Mina.”
Narrowing her eyes, Isabella replied, “That’s alright.” The assistant left. Noticing the ongoing meal, Mina approached and presented a picture. “Mr. Patton, I swear I’m not lying. Isabella is unfaithful. She has another lover!”
Dane glanced at the photo and recognized Andrew. His expression remained calm, yet a chilling and ominous aura enveloped him.
“So, you’ve been coming to me repeatedly just to show me this?”
“Yes, Mr. Patton. I wouldn’t want you to be deceived!” Mina said respectfully. “You’ve been very generous to her, yet she’s betrayed your trust.”
Observing Dane’s somber expression, Mina believed she was close to achieving her goal. No matter how much Dane trusted Isabella, the evidence of her alleged affair would surely sway him. Mina was convinced that Dane’s support for Isabella would wane.
“Enough. You can’t speak about my sister in such a manner!” Dane erupted in anger.
Mina was stunned.
Sister?
Isabella Patton? Dane Patton?
There had been suspicions that they were siblings, but they were swiftly dismissed.
“Sister…” Mina whispered in shock.
“I fired you, but I never thought you’d stoop to slandering my sister. You have no place in Gemond anymore! Leave now!” Dane shouted furiously.
The door swung open, and a bodyguard entered, seizing Mina. She was dragged out limply. The harsh treatment snapped Mina back to reality, and tears streamed down her face.
“I’m so sorry. I was wrong. Isabella, I didn’t realize you were Mr. Patton’s sister. It’s all my fault. I deserve this! Please forgive me!”
She was dragged out of the office, leaving behind a heavy silence. Dane was still seething.
Isabella, trying to calm him, picked up a piece of pork and offered it to him. “Don’t be upset, Dane. I’m not bothered by it.”
“These people deserve to die. How dare they slander you like that?” Dane muttered icily.
“Let them be. We can’t stop people from doing what they want. We just need to focus on ourselves,” Isabella reassured him.
Dane gazed at Isabella, his look one of newfound respect. “You really do have a strong mentality.”
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