Chapter 68
After Thea rejected Nicolas last time, it seemed he had become angry,
For several days. Thea couldn't see Nicolas, and his messages always received bland replies
"Maybe this is just how we normally interact. But why do I still feel a pang of sadness? she thought.
Even if she controlled her thoughts and warn herself not to overstep, her mind couldn't help but wander.
Sitting in her office, Thea stared out the window, feeling troubled.
When she looked up again, she saw Darwin standing at her office door. "Miss Rowland, Mr. Hendrix is looking for you."
Thea felt a tremor of anxiety as she walked to the CEO's office.
The faint cold fragrance mixed with the smell of alcohol filled the air.
Her brows furrowed.
Nicolas is drinking? He's usually so disciplined and never touches alcohol. What's going on now?' she thought.
The office lights were off, and Nicolas sat quietly in the darkness facing the floor-to-ceiling window.
Outside, the city was vibrant with lights, and a faint glow illuminated his profile.
He remained handsome and regal, exuding an aura that made one hesitate to approach him.NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.
But today, there was a hint of confusion and fragility in his eyes.
"Mr. Hendrix?" Thea sat down obediently across from him.
Unlike her usual corporate attire, today she wore a gray sweater paired with a long black skirt, her hair cascading down her
back
Thea's striking features were complemented by light makeup, still captivating in the Jury.
She exuded an air of intellect mixed with a certain distance, reminiscent of the way Nicolas had seen her years ago the gloomy sky at Yurtinas.
under
Nicolas was momentarily lost in thought but quickly returned to normal. "Have you thought about what we discussed last time?
"I have." Thea replied honestly. "I plan to stay at Avon Ventures. Let the more capable people go to headquarters." "Why?" Nicolas swirled his wine glass, his eyes revealing a deeper meaning. "Is it still about Jake? I've noticed you seem to care more about him and Madely Thea frowned. "Yes, I do care, but it's not the kind of concern you think?"
She was interested in Jake and Madelyn purely for revenge.
In her first half of life, Thea had swallowed her pride and endured many grievances.
In the end, no one appreciated her maturity or cared for her.
Instead, everyone felt it was her duty to bear these burdens.
At that moment, Thea realized something important.
In her short life, she didn't need to live so constricted because of others.
Nicolas's expression darkened but then quickly dissipated. "Caring is caring. You don't need to categorize it. On one hand, you're asking someone to write a complaint letter to headquarters, dragging Jake and Madelyn down with you,
while on the other, you want to stay at Avon Ventures. It's hard not to overthink it."
Thea hesitated for a moment. "The complaint is only about Jake and Madelyn trying to shift the blame onto me. Moreover, Jake is simply not suited for his position. I'm staying at Avon Ventures for his position. It's straightforward. I'm not going to headquarters because I don A cold glint appeared in Nicolas's eyes. "Thea, do you know what you're saying? You want me to side with you to fire my own nephew?"
"But Mr. Hendrix, I'm related to you," Thea blurted out before she could stop herself..
She immediately felt a twinge of regret.