waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 51 Madeleine wanted to pinch the bridge of her own nose . Now she finally understood why her father's company had collapsed . With a love - struck daughter like her , how could it not? If that was the case , the way the four girls treated her all made sense . After all , according to Gerry's words earlier , the four handled the company's most critical files . " I see . " Madeleine nodded , her face dimming , her voice muffled . " Go on with your work . I won't bother you . " She turned back to her own desk . The secretaries exchanged looks , not daring to make a sound .

Madeleine stared in the direction of Roderick's office , a strange Chapter 51 feeling stirring in her heart . Roderick clearly knew about her disgraceful actions in the past . So why had he still allowed her to come work here ? Was it trust , or was he setting a trap , waiting for her to take the bait ? She passed the afternoon in questions . Fortunately , Gerry came by and gave her some filing tasks . It wasn't difficult , and with Madeleine's quick - witted nature , she got the hang of it in no time . The Livingston Group strictly followed a nine - to - six working schedule .

Employees got off work at six , but those who stayed until eight received overtime pay , dinner reimbursement , and cab fare . When Madeleine left , more than half the staff were still working . The moment she stepped out , the tense secretaries finally relaxed . " Ugh , life's unfair . I wish I could treat work like Mrs. Livingston , as just a pastime . " Chapter 51 " Forget it , we're just wage slaves . " " But don't you think Mrs. Livingston isn't as unreasonable as people say ? She seems pretty easygoing . " " Yeah ...

I'm even starting to doubt those rumors that she stormed in last time and fought with Mr. Livingston . " The four whispered among themselves , unaware of the figure approaching from behind . Suddenly , a stern female voice rang out . " You're staying late to gossip ? " All four jumped , scrambling to their feet . " Good evening , Ms. Whitman ." The woman before them wore a Chanel couture suit . It was low- key luxury , matched with elegant jewelry , exuding sophistication from head to toe .

She was the daughter of a major shareholder and the company's Chief Operating Officer , overseeing overall operations and business management . Aside from Roderick , she was the only one with authority over the group's finances . Chapter 51 But hadn't Ms. Whitman been away on a business trip? Why was she suddenly back ? Rebecca Whitman's face was stern , her gaze landing on the empty desk where Madeleine had been . Catching on , Teresa quickly said , " Mrs. Livingston has already left for the day . " Rebecca gave a sharp , cold snort .

" So she really did come here just to idle away her time . " Her eyes narrowed , her voice dropping icily . " You're holding the company's most important files . Keep your eyes wide open . If I find out anything leaks from your hands , none of you will keep your jobs . " The warning made all four secretaries flinch . They hurried to nod frantically . With that , Rebecca turned and strode toward Roderick's office . She had told Roderick that she would come to report to him right after her trip . When she saw Roderick still waiting for her , she arched a satisfied brow .

Chapter 51 " I thought you'd have gone home early with your wife . " Her words were sharp and mean , carrying a sense of hostility . Roderick closed the file in front of him , pretending not to notice the sarcasm . " You said you had a report . Go on . " " No rush . I've made a written version and sent it to your email . " Rebecca pulled out the chair opposite him , narrowed her eyes , and leaned forward suddenly . " My father knows an astrologer . I think he's good . Want me to introduce him to you ? " " What ? " " You act like you're possessed .

You know perfectly well your wife betrays you , yet you let her come into the company . I swear something's taken over you . " Roderick's face darkened , his eyes narrowing at her . " Fine . Then maybe I should sit down with your father and chat about all of your little secrets . " Chapter 51 Rebecca's face froze . She had almost forgotten that Roderick knew every single one of them . She leaned back in her chair , lips curled in a mocking smile . " Come on , that's not fair . All these years , while your wife ignored you , wasn't I the one blocking all those women outside for you ?

Even covering for you with your parents ? " Rebecca's lips curved faintly , but she didn't continue . Rumors had long swirled outside about a rift in the Livingston marriage . That included not only whispers of Mrs. Livingston's infidelity , but also of Mr. Livingston's questionable relationship with a board member's daughter . Even within the company , many gossiped that Roderick had a special connection with Rebecca . It wasn't entirely surprising . Rebecca was capable and sharp , Roderick's deputy .

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