Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard) novel Chapter 496

I wondered if my chuckle was too offensive. In any case, Mr. Finnley's expression changed dramatically.

Meanwhile, Anne sneered and said, "Look what the cat dragged in. It's you, Rinatta! It seems to me that you don't actually want to leave the company. After all, you didn't even finish your design!"

I sneered the same way she did. "Isn't it obvious? I had no idea that I would be falsely accused and fired. Look, not even the whole team can get the job done. How do you expect me to finish it alone, then?"

I gave Mr. Finnley a sarcastic look. "If that's the case, I'll be taking my leave."

Just as I was about to turn around and leave, Mr. Finnley hurried over and gripped my hand.

"I know you came back for the project, Rinatta. You have no intention of bringing the police into this matter, do you?"

"Police? What's going on?" Jack's voice rose in the air before three minutes were up. He rested his gaze on Mr. Finnley's hand, which was firmly gripping mine.

At the next moment, Mr. Finnley instinctively let go of my hand.

I looked at Jack, feeling somewhat speechless. Hadn't we agreed that I would have a few minutes to do my thing?

Meanwhile, Ms. Tanness was walking behind Jack, and she wore a diffident look on her face. I winked at her; it seemed like she tattled on me again.

Needless to say, Mr. Finnley didn't have the guts to tell Jack the truth. All he did was stammer and say that I made a mistake. He also said that he needed me to come back and clean up the mess.

By the time Mr. Finnley was done, he added, "Rinatta has been fired, but she volunteered to return and finish the design. So, I'm still going to pay her the bonus as per the regulations."

Mr. Finnley shot me a threatening look, which pissed me off so much that it amused me.

I turned around and left. "Well, I don't feel like doing it anymore."