Chapter 70

Chapter 70:

“What’s this?” Jeffry handed over a contract with a serious expression.

Jenna examined the contract, which had been brought to her that morning, and asked in confusion, “It’s a contract. What’s wrong with it, Dad?”

“Have you lost your mind? Why did you sign this contract?” Jeffry was furious.

Jenna immediately felt anxious. She scrutinized the contract carefully. Even though she didn’t fully grasp it, the terms alarmed her. They had entered into a partnership with another company but would receive less than five percent in profits.

“A manager handed it to me. Dad, I didn’t realize she would be so careless.” Jenna tapped her head repeatedly. “I’ll call her in right now.”

“And what good will that do? We’re committing at least fifty million to this project. According to this contract, we stand to lose tens of millions. Can she cover that?”

Jenna was terrified. “It’s her mistake…”

“But you were the one who signed it on behalf of the company!”

Tears welled up in Jenna’s eyes as she fell silent. Jeffry looked at her, and his disappointment was palpable.

He asked, “Where’s Lukas? Isn’t he at work yet?”

“No.”

“The company can’t function properly without him. Call him now and tell him to return to work,” Jeffry instructed wearily.

“Okay, I understand, Dad.”

Jenna’s compliant attitude slightly eased Jeffry’s anger.

After Jeffry left, Jenna reluctantly called Lukas. He answered immediately.

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“Mr. Rivera,” Jenna cleared her throat and tried to sound authoritative, “Come back to work.”

“I’ve resigned, and you approved it,” Lukas replied, barely concealing a smirk.

“I know you didn’t mean that. I apologize for my words earlier. You’re a gentleman. Please, don’t hold a grudge. I’m just inexperienced.”

Jenna attempted to humble herself. She was surprised to realize Lukas was actually quite capable. With him in the office, she could afford to relax.

“Sorry, I’ve quit my job,” Lukas said casually.

Jenna scowled and responded, “I’ve apologized to you. Isn’t that enough? Tell me, what do you want? A higher salary or something else?”

She suspected Lukas was just trying to demand something from her. He couldn’t seriously be quitting.

“I’ve already resigned. I’m not coming back,” Lukas scoffed. “The company’s falling apart without Madisyn. I thought about helping out after all the years I’ve worked there. But I never expected your whole family to be such fools. You’re headed for bankruptcy. Why would I stick around for that? To go down with the ship?”

“Lukas!” Jenna snapped. “I reached out as a courtesy, but you respond like this? Fine then, just leave. I’d love to see where you end up after you leave our company.”

“Sorry to disappoint you. I’ve already found another job,” Lukas replied, clearly pleased. “It’s a better position than before.”

Then he ended the call.

Jenna was in disbelief. How could he secure a new job so quickly? It had to be a bluff.

But when she checked Lukas’s profile on a job recruitment platform, she saw he was now… the vice president at Natural Beauty?

How could he join Madisyn?

Jenna’s expression contorted. What was he implying? Did he think she was inferior to Madisyn?

Fuming, she resolved to prove herself. From now on, she would work hard. She was determined to show them they were wrong to underestimate her.

After getting off work, Jenna was about to enter her car when suddenly someone shoved her into a bag and into another vehicle. She was punched and kicked. Amidst her screams, pain overwhelmed her, and she eventually lost consciousness.

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