Chapter 104: She crossed the line, deal with her.
"It’s a shame I wouldn’t witness that firsthand."
Just then, a knock on the door stole Fil’s attention. She snapped her eyes to the door, only to see Elise peeking her head in.
"Fil!" Elise exclaimed, making Fil knit her brows at the panic dominating Elise’s face. "Mr. Sisson is here to check the progress. He’s looking for you. Are you okay now?"
’Jack is here?’Fil was confused, only to remember Jack scheduled another meeting today. ’Right. He told me this morning that he’d see me at work.’
"Oh, my god." Fil gasped in horror, checking her face in the mirror. Seeing that the swelling on her cheek barely eased, Fil looked at Elise helplessly. "Can you tell him I’m sick?"
"Liv already told him you met a little accident and can’t attend the meeting, but he insisted." Elise returned helplessly. "He said you didn’t break a leg or your skull, so you should be fine."
"..." Fil was rendered speechless, not surprised Jackson would be able to put pressure even on Olivia. "This sounds like an abuse of power. Tyranny. Does he not know people get sick?"
"Fil, I don’t think it’s the right time to..."
"Fine, I’ll go." Fil sighed, but before she got off the bed, she asked, "I’m not in trouble, am I?"
"And why would you get in trouble, Miss Lovin?"
Elise’s breath hitched as she froze when she heard a deep and husky baritone behind her. Fil, on the other hand, automatically laid down and covered herself with the sheet, pretending to be ill. Fil closed her eyes, her back facing the entrance to avoid the omen.