Chapter 16

Chapter 16

“Are you okay?” Kim hurried over, gently patting her back.

Catching her breath after coughing, Alita recognized the man by her side. She quickly stepped back, keeping her distance. “Weren’t you heading downstairs with, Annabel? Why are you back up?”

“I left my phone in the office and came back to grab it,” Kim replied calmly, even if it was a lie.

Alita chuckled inwardly. “What a lame excuse.”

“Oh, see. Well, hurry up and go ahead. Annabel hates waiting for people,” she said, not interested in exposing

him.

“I heard today is your first day at Lewis Group, and Jaydon assigned you such a special task?” Kim glanced at the water bucket and mop, then at Alita’s work uniform.

Involuntarily, he moved a bit closer, and Alita quickly stepped back. “Working means obeying your boss’s orders. It’s a basic rule, no problem here.”

“Sounds like you’re willingly accepting it.” Kim’s words carried a hint of sarcasm, and his gaze became more complicated.

“Yes.” Alita nodded.

The long corridor was empty. Kim, dressed sharply in a suit, lowered his head and chuckled. His eyes glittered with a cold light. “Yeah, sometimes, you have to endure. Money, status, power–none come easy. You just have to humble yourself and endure being bullied. After all, compared to those, what does dignity or love really matter?”

‘Does he see me that badly now? I thought I’d be a nice memory for him, just like he’is for me,‘ Alita thought.

“Yeah, you’re right.” She held her breath, flashing a bright smile, but her heart sank,

Kim suddenly approached her, his eyes fixed on hers. “Alita, from now

on, I will watch you forever until death.”

“Kim, let go of me!” Alita tried to push him away, but he gripped her wrist.

Kim smiled. Someday, you’ll be mine.” Backing away from her, he returned to his usual composure, gracefully adjusting his sleeles. “Apologies for the disturbance. See you next time.” He left with a smile as if nothing had

happened.

Alita stood there, stunned. ‘This isn’t the guy I knew, he’s become so scary, just like Jaydon,‘ she thought and

Chapter 16

took a few steps back, falling to the ground, unable to stand.

In the corridor, rapid and heavy footsteps echoed, filled with rage.

Alita stood up, watching as Jaydon approached, his eyes blazing with fury. Without hesitation, he slapped her hard. “Alita, how dare you!”

CEND