Chapter 156
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She then glared at Jenessa.
“Or perhaps, this woman is more than just an employee to you? It seems to me that your relationship might extend beyond the professional ties of a boss and his secretary p>
At these insinuations, Jenessa’s heart pounded even harder. She turned her gaze to Ryan, anxiously awaiting his response. What would he say about their relationship?
In that moment, Jenessa found herself holding her breath. Ryan’s face remained unreadable as he delivered his response in a measured tone.
“No comment p>
His words caused Jenessa’s heart to sink. She lowered her head, concealing the disappointment that flickered across her face. She had harbored a naive hope that Ryan would finally acknowledge their marriage publicly. But she quickly realized the folly of her expectations.
They had hidden their marriage from the world for three years, and Ryan had never hinted at a desire to change that. Now, on the verge of a divorce, it seemed even less likely that he would declare their relationship to the world.
In his heart, Jenessa guessed, Maisie was the only woman he envisioned acknowledging before the public.
Evelyn clenched her teeth in frustration, determined not to let Jenessa slip away so easily.
Sensing her determination, Ryan’s voice turned icy.
“Miss Ramirez, the Raji Group wants to maintain your partnership with WorldLink. Let us put this issue to rest. Should you choose to escalate this matter, our cooperation ends here p>
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Evelyn’s heart raced at his stern warning. Stammering, she managed to say, “I’m sorry, Mr. Haynes. That wasn’t my intention p>
She knew that if she compromised their company’s ties with WorldLink over a personal grievance, her father would be livid.
“That’s better,” Ryan responded, his tone flat. He began to walk away but then noticed Jenessa still rooted to the spot, deep in thought.
“Are you still standing there? Come p>
Jenessa, caught off guard by the swift resolution, quickly followed him.
As they departed, she looked back at Evelyn, who was visibly seething, and whispered to Ryan, “Are we really just going to walk away like this p>
Ryan looked at her, his eyebrows arched in mild surprise.
“Why not?” he replied.
His laugh was hollow, filled with a cold assurance.
“They won’t dare cross me, even if they’re unhappy p>
His expression softened as he turned to Jenessa.
“Did your hand hurt when you slapped her earlier p>
Taken aback by his sudden concern, Jenessa replied, ”
Ryan frowned deeply, his dissatisfaction evident.
“Didn’t you eat today? You should’ve hit her harder p>
Jenessa stared at him in utter disbelief, questioning whether she had misunderstood him.
“If you ever encounter someone that disrespectful again, make sure your response is stronger. As my secretary, your dignity mirrors mine. It’s crucial you don’t reflect badly on me in public, understand?” Ryan stated, his tone casual yet laced with underlying sternness.