I gave him eight years, she gave him sugar babies:now I’m ceo and they’re bankrupt Novel

Chapter 10 Ethan pressed his lips together and said nothing . Behind him , Lila trembled as she tried to defend herself . ་ ་ 1 .. " I ... I really was trying to close the deal ... I tried my best ... " She would've been better off staying silent . From the back of the room , one shareholder let out a cold snort . " Trying your best to ruin a fifty - million - dollar deal ? Idiot . " The video continued playing , and Ethan suddenly grabbed my wrist . Through clenched teeth , he hissed , " Madison Grant , don't take this too far ! Lila's still young .

This kind of responsibility will crush her . Do you have to destroy her ? " " If you don't stick to what we agreed on yesterday , we're done . " His eyes bore into mine . He still thought I'd panic like I used to - like I'd crumble at the mention of a breakup . He didn't expect me to laugh . Smack ! I backhanded him across the face . " Fine . Then let's break up . I'm dumping you , Ethan Reed . " Ethan Reed covered his face , completely stunned . He stood there in a daze , speechless . I picked up the microphone from the podium . " Ladies and gentlemen , Mr.

Reed's failure to separate business from personal matters , and his blatant nepotism , have seriously disrupted company operations and caused substantial losses . " " As such , I formally propose that we remove him from the CEO position . " Ethan was officially in full - blown panic . " Please , everyone , believe me ! I'll do better from now on - I promise to keep business and personal Chapter 10 90.91 % D Dreame - Read Romance Stories Best New Adult Novels , Best Reading Apps Ever Download to 4.4 FREE Installed Open Read matters separate ! " " Just give me another chance ! " " A chance ?

" I gave a soft laugh and added casually , " Right , I almost forgot to share some good news . " " After that disastrous dinner , I personally followed up with Mr. Lewis . " " Thanks to my persistence , he's agreed to move forward with the deal . " " But here's the catch - he signed the contract with me , Madison Grant . Not with Mr. Reed. " That did it . Even the hesitant shareholders exchanged knowing glances . They'd made up their minds . " You played me ? " Ethan finally snapped out of it , shaking with rage . " I didn't play anyone . " I shrugged . " Lila did screw up the deal .

I just worked my ass off to save it . " Ethan fully lost it . He bolted off the stage and rushed to Mr. White , grabbing his arm . " Mr. White ! Don't forget , I'm the one who helped you get your board seat ! " Mr. White awkwardly pulled his arm away and slid his chair back half a foot . Ethan lunged toward Mr. Hughes next . " Mr. Hughes ! We've known each other for six years - six years of friendship ! " Mr. Hughes stared at his coffee cup , not even blinking . " You - Sean ! I trained you when you first joined ! You wouldn't choose Madison over me , would you ?

" The young man named Sean turned beet red and nearly ducked under the table . Ethan pleaded with everyone , one by one , and was completely ignored . Ethan finally realized it was over . The tide had turned - and he'd lost . Chapter 10 90.91 % D Dreame - Read Romance Storles Best New Adult Novels , Best Reading Apps Ever Download to Read 4.4 FREE Installed Open He snapped , shoving Lila forward and shouting at the top of his lungs , " This is all her fault ! It was Lila who messed it all up ! " " She's the idiot who made reckless decisions and ruined everything !

" " If anyone deserves to be punished , it's her ! Why am I the one being removed ?! " Lila stumbled to the ground from his push , staring up at him in disbelief . Just moments ago , he was standing up for her . Now he was throwing her to the wolves . The room was filled with disgusted looks . " Mr. Reed , " I looked down at him from the stage . " Lila w your assistant . You're the one who shoved her into such a critical project . " " If anything , calling it poor judgment on your part would be putting it mildly . " " She'll answer for her mistakes . She won't get away with them .

" " But you -as her superior - bear even more responsibility . "