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Chapter 204 Just You Wait Natalie's POV: 67% +10 Free Coins "Natalie, are you quite finished?" Samuel's voice ose to match mine. But I didn't miss the flicker of apprehension deep in his eyes. He knew I had more on him. "Apologize," I said coldly, my chest rising and falling with anger. Today, I would get justice for Lily and crush Samuel's arrogance completely. The HR manager looked back and forth between us, opening her mouth before thinking better of it and staying silent. Lily seemed frightened by the tense standoff. She subtly tugged on my sleeve, her eyes pleading with me to stop.

She was afraid of causing trouble for me. I reached back and grasped her ice-cold hand, squeezing it in support. We couldn't drop it. Giving an inch today would only make him pus for a mile tomorrow. Seeing our resolve, Samuel closed his eyes for a second. When he opened them, a strained smile was plastered on his face. A wise man knew when to retreat, "Fine. I'm sorry," he said to Lily. But the apology was hollow, more like a humiliating formality. "An apology requires sincerity," I stated, not budging an inch.

"At the very least, you should know who you're apologizing to, and it should be something the person can accept." I finished speaking and directly took Lily's hand. "Let's go. It seems Mr. Scott isn't going to apologize." Lily's POV: My hand was enveloped in Natalie's warm one as she prepared to lead me away. I understood she was making a statement with this action-she would never accept a perfunctory apology. "Lily." Samuel's voice stopped us, forced into an unnatural calm. I paused. Samuel closed his eyes, as if steeling himself.

He bit his lip, and his voice took on a gentle quality, but a cold undercurrent ran beneath it. "I'm sorry. What I did before was wrong." He glanced at Natalie before his complex gaze settled on me. I saw anger, resentment, and something else I couldn't name in it. "I shouldn't have harassed you. I shouldn't have coerced you I sincerely apologize and hope you can 1/3 Tue 1:0 67% Chapter 204 Just You Wait. forgive me. It won't happen again." +10 Free Coins He was done. The tone was softer, and the words were right.

Yet, as I gazed into his eyes, I perceived a chill within them more profound than before, striking fear deep within my soul. This apology didn't come from remorse, but from the pressure Natalie applied. Natalie tightened her grip on my hand. Her step only faltered for a second. She didn't look at Samuel, but addressed the HR manager with absolute authority. She said, "You heard him? Mr. Scott has apologized. Handle everything according to standard procedure. Enforce company policy strictly." The HR manager scrambled to her feet, nodding vigorously. "Yes, Ms. Anderson." Natalie didn't linger.

She led me straight out of the HR office. The door closed behind us, shutting out the suffocating air and Samuel's icy stare. I knew this wasn't over. Samuel's apology felt more like a declaration of war. But right then, holding Natalie's hand and feeling her unwavering support, my heart filled with gratitude and a newfound courage. No matter what, I wouldn't face it alone anymore. Samuel's POV: I watched Natalie and Lily eave. The office door blocked them from view, but it couldn't contain the boiling fury and humiliation threatening to overwhelm me.

I was forced to apologize to a worthless little employee I looked down on! The HR manager approached me cautiously, trying to placate me. "Mr. Scott, you shouldn't worry too much. Hand mishandling of confidential information can result in a suspension, but thes should just be a formality." can vary. With Mrs. Penelope Scott and the board's support, it Her words grated on my ears. A formality? A suspension? This stain would be on my record forever! "Are you trying to fire me?" I turned my head sharply, giving her a my head sharply, giving her a smile that didn't reach my eyes.

She shook her head frantically. "No, of course not. "The company's process to fire me would take some time," I said, my voice soft. I reached out and patted her trembling shoulder. "But you probably won't need that much time." She nearly collapsed on the spot. "I didn't mean that, Mr. Scott. Actually, I see this as a misunderstanding. You've apologized, so the matter is settled." III O < 2/3 18:14 Tue, Jan 6 T Chapter 204 Just You Wait "Handle it," I cut her off. The cold smile I gave her made her scalp crawl. 67% +10 Free Coins I turned to leave and murmured, "Natalie! Lily!ust you wait.

I'll get back at you for this humiliation." ||| O 3/3 admin