Chapter 12
“What Mr. Nelson Stanford said was true… and what Nicole said was true as well. If we lose our jobs because of this, we’re doomed!“>
“What should we do? What should we do? Even Mr. Stanford is scared out of his wits.“}
Quincy’s self–inflicted punishment became unbearably loud, grating on my nerves.
I let out an impatient snort, then fixed my cold gaze on her before finally speaking. “Quincy, the Winslow Family has served us faithfully for generations. That is the only reason they have managed to secure a foothold in Lumeport.“>
“But I never expected that when it came to you, you wouldn’t even understand the most basic rules.“}
“I warned you earlier, Quincy. Because of you, the entire Winslow Family would suffer.“}
Quincy had slapped herself so hard that her words were now slurred, yet she continued to admit her mistakes and plead for mercy.
I waved my hand impatiently. “Take your people and go back to Lumeport.“>
It was as if she had been granted an amnesty. Quincy burst into tears of gratitude, her relief palpable.
She bowed her head in thanks before the bodyguards lifted her to her feet. Without wasting another second, she turned and fled, disappearing in a hurry.
The Winslow Family had relied on my family for generations, using that connection to rise to prominence and establish themselves in Lumeport.
Seeing Quincy this terrified, I felt a sense of satisfaction.}
Still, I could not help but wonder. When my father heard of this, what would he do to the Winslow Family?!
Well, that was a concern for another time.
Now that Quincy had been dealt with, only Leonard and his loyal lackeys remained.
Without hesitation, I instructed Siri to call my people. In less than ten minutes, the entire Stanford Group was surrounded. No one was allowed to enter or leave. Every employee was under strict control.
I stepped toward Leonard. Cold sweat beaded his forehead. He was so scared that his legs nearly gave out beneath him.
“Leonard Stanford, I warned you. I hope you don’t come to regret this.“}
“Nicole… Dear… His voice quivered with fear.
I scoffed. “Don’t call me that. We’re divorced.“}
I only reached out and patted his shoulder, but he flinched.}
“Leonard, I wonder, what exactly did your grandfather tell you?“}
“But before we got married, your grandfather signed an agreement on your behalf. If you divorce me, everything the Stanford Family gained through me will be taken back.”
“You may not fully understand my family’s influence, but if everything I’ve given is revoked, the Stanford Group will collapse into bankruptcy.”
“We just signed the divorce agreement, which means that from this moment on, the prenuptial contract is in effect.“}
So, Leonard Stanford, don’t regret it.”
I left him frozen in fear, turned on my heel, and prepared to leave.
However, before I could step out of the conference room, a hand clamped around my ankle, gripping it tightly.
I turned back.
Leonard had dropped to his knees, just like Quincy.”
“Honey, I was wrong. I was wrong!“/
“I was blinded by Quincy and I let her deceive me! But now, I truly understand my mistake. Please, I beg you, forgive me!“}
I stared down at him, watching him grovel.”
Disgust curled in my chest.”
Why did people like them never think about the consequences before they acted?
Then what? Every time they could not bear the consequences of their actions, they just knelt down and begged for forgiveness?!
Did groveling, admitting their mistakes and punishing themselves somehow erase everything they had done?}}
What kind of ridiculous logic was that?
11.38 AM
