Chapter 338
Simon was drinking with his buddies when he heard Viola’s voice. He raised an eyebrow and looked nonchalant as he asked, “What do you want?”
Viola jumped. She did not know Simon well. She had only talked to him twice in private
because of Eugene.
Somehow, she knew that it was easier to talk to Simon compared to the others.
She asked in a low voice, “Is Eugene busy with something recently?”
Simon could tell she was sounding him out. He snorted and said lazily, “How would I know? I don’t work at LeapCo. Maybe you should check with Melanie Smith. She just met with Eugene recently, after all.”
Melanie had listed out a few companies that had all resulted in the same outcome. They were not able to give them a concrete answer.
Even though Reny and the others were anxious after finding out the situation, they were not able to come up with a solution.
When Yvonne found out about it, she mentioned that maybe Xander should return to the Solomons.
However, she knew she made the wrong call the moment she said this. She quickly changed the topic.
Melanie was not familiar with what happened between Xander and his family. She tried contacting another potential partner, but their attitude was also quite vague.
Yvonne made a few cups of coffee and passed one to Melanie. She said in a low voice, “Xander is just too stubborn. All he needs to do is go talk to Old Mr. Solomon and everything will be settled.
“Although, it’s totally understandable. Just look at what the Solomons did to Aunt Nina. It’s only normal that Xander hates them.”
Yvonne’s words surprised Melanie, and Yvonne realized she had let slip a secret. She tried to cover it up with some nonsense and quickly headed downstairs.
Melanie watched her leave and got lost in thought.
The situation took a worse turn. Oliver returned in the afternoon looking upset.
He had visited the government department again that morning, and he came back bearing bad
news.
“The date of the exhibition has been changed again. It’ll be at an earlier date.”
This meant that their issue with Dreamcatchers would also be brought forward to an earlier
date.
The villa fell into a tense atmosphere. Xander had been hiding in the study since that morning. He claimed he was busy improving the proposal.
Chapter 338
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Melanie was not affected too much emotionally. She looked at the unhappy looks on Reny and the rest. She made a decision.
She grabbed her bag. “I’ll be heading out.”
It was still working hours at LeapCo, and Melanie brought out a few documents from her bag as she walked into the company, looking like she was there for business.
She had just gotten to the reception area when she was stopped. “Hello, do you have an appointment with us?”
Melanie was about to say something when she heard a crisp voice. “What are you doing here again, Melanie?”
Those words sounded heavy, and Melanie turned back to see Viola.
She was wearing all–white business attire and high heels. There was a standard business smile on her face. “We have a new rule at LeapCo, Melanie. Those who have no business here are not allowed to enter.”
Melanie looked at her. “I have some business here.”
“It’s the company’s rule, Melanie. There’s no need to give trouble to the receptionists.” Viola looked at Melanie and was reminded of what Simon said to her the night before.
She sounded slightly harsh. “You used to work at LeapCo. You know how it is when shady characters take the opportunity to barge into the company and create trouble. Thick–skinned people like them love harassing others and are quite difficult to handle.”
Viola did not need to name the person for everyone to know who she was referring to. She was clearly humiliating Melanie.
