Chapter 1056

Zach normally detached himself from day-to-day staff issues at Jardin Corporation and dealt only with major company’decisions.

He felt that if minor problems required his intervention, it was a sign the company needed an overhaul.

He paid high salaries for efficiency, not for employees to create drama.

To Zach, incompetence had no place in Jardin Corporation.

When Kevin arrived at the secretary’s office, he was greeted by a scene of chaos. Blake, usually composed, was now in a fight with Susan, who was visibly battered.

Kevin asked in disbelief, “Blake, are you acting out because I wasn’t here?”

He pulled Blake away, noticing the bloodied and bruised state of her neck.

Blake shot back, “Yes, I am. What are you going to do? Fire me?”

Kevin’s expression darkened, chilling Blake to the core. She had never seen him this serious. Her bravado faltered, replaced by a sense of guilt.

As Susan was hoisted up, Kevin, visibly frustrated, declared, “Take her to the hospital. I’ll cover all her medical expenses.”

His decision sparked whispers among the staff.

“Why is Mr. Harrison paying out of his pocket?”

“Could the rumors about him and Blake be true?”

“The favoritism seemed obvious.”

Unwittingly, Kevin’s actions had indeed shown a preference for Blake, something he had not fully realized.

His headache worsened as he thought about last night’s incident, which was still clear in his mind.

“Come to my office,” Kevin ordered Blake, who followed him angrily. She grabbed her work badge before entering.

In Kevin’s soundproof office, he inquired, “Explain yourself.”

His tone was almost routine, as he was accustomed to Blake’s frequent troubles. Given her conduct, he even began to doubt the authenticity of her degree from Ventropolis University.

Blake scoffed, turning away, “I don’t owe you an explanation. I don’t like her, that’s all. And I don’t need At that moment, Madelyn made a rare appearance. Her elegance and presence caused a stir in the office. One of the staff asked, “M-Mrs. Jardin, why are you here?”

Madelyn entered calmly and said, “Don’t mind me.”

She approached and overheard the heated exchange inside Kevin’s office.

“I don’t want this job,” Blake said, tossing a wallet at Kevin. “Keep your filthy money. I don’t want any part of it!”

Blake stormed out of Kevin’s office with tears in her eyes, passing Madelyn without a glance.

Madelyn stepped into Kevin’s office, a space she had never entered.