Chapter 126: Anne’s doubts
Anne paused the video with a hard tap and handed the phone back to Augustine. "I’m not interested in her apology," she said, irritated. "Does she really think a simple ’sorry’ can undo everything?"
The sting of what she had endured still lingered—those whispered comments behind her back, the cold stares, and worst of all, losing her role as project lead. The damage wasn’t something an apology could sweep away.
"I removed her as my secretary," Augustine said, hoping this would ease her a bit. "I sent her back to the sales department. But if you want her gone for good, just say the word. I’ll fire her."
"No." Anne shook her head. "That’s too easy. Let her stay—but make her work. Put her on the street handing out flyers, make her earn every second of her paycheck. Let her taste what real work is like."
She snorted bitterly. "She didn’t even know how to put a proper report together. Yet somehow, she became the CEO’s secretary. She clearly used underhanded tactics to land that position—and she assumes everyone else operates the same way."
"If that’s what you want, I’ll see to it," Augustine said calmly. "And Megan—don’t worry about her. I’ll handle her, too. She won’t get in your way again."
Anne’s face tightened at the mention of Megan. "She thinks too highly of herself," she said coldly. "She is convinced she is going to marry you. And with the way her family is connected to the Beaumonts, I wouldn’t be surprised if she tries to use that to push you into it. Your grandfather already likes her. Do you really think he’d accept someone like me—someone who doesn’t even know who her real parents are?"
Her voice faltered slightly, doubt creeping into her eyes. She knew how the Beaumonts carried themselves—high status, proud lineage, rigid expectations. Someone like her would never be considered a match in their eyes.
"What if he says no?" she asked quietly. "What if he tells you to leave me and marry her instead? What will you do then? Who will you choose?"