2025-05-04 18:43:43The stares Cora received were enough for everyone sitting there to dig into her brain.
Who would dare refuse a contract with Julls Corp?!
“Did you not read the memo before applying for the bid?” The host asked.
“What…what memo?” Cora gasped.
“If you fail to comply with the proceedings of the bid, you will either be blacklisted or made to pay a sum of…”
“10 million dollars…” Cora whispered, clutching the parchment of paper which had been passed to her. “How did I not see this?” She whispered cluelessly.
“So, which do you want Miss Cora?” The host asked. “That rule was put in place to prevent just anyone from applying for this bid. We believe you were capable and you read all the rules before coming here today, right?”
Cora’s words were stuck in her throat. She was at fault as she never even dug deeper into Julls Corp before applying. Now, she was stuck.
“Miss Cora, would you like to proceed or not?” They asked.
“Yes, let’s proceed…” Cora nodded. Being blacklisted was something she didn't want to face. Also, pulling out 10 million dollars from her company funds would almost render them bankrupt! She had to play safe, but then she hoped she would be able to explain to Carla later.
“Alright, congratulations, Miss Cora. The final signing process will be communicated soon.” Cora shook hands with the host and every other person seated.
And by the time she was out, she was like a walking zombie. Her company had landed a huge deal at the expense of her friend!
“Miss Cora.” A thick, commanding voice resounded in the hallway and Cora turned to see Robin approaching her, with a few men behind him.
“Congratulations on your contract win.” He stretched a hand to her, a small smile on his face.
Cora was taken aback at first, blown away by Robin’s handsomeness and charisma. But when she recalled Carla, she took a step back.
“Thank you.” She whispered, with a bow. In the next second, she turned to leave, her legs carrying her hastily but Robin called out to her.
“Wait! Cora…” He reached her, holding her hand. At this point, he wanted to introduce himself to her. But at the same time, heavy footsteps resounded from the end of the hallway.
Carla appeared and immediately she spotted Cora and Robin standing together. Her eyes dimmed, and she felt like a knife was stabbed in her chest and it was being churned.
“Two fucking traitors!” Carla snarled, her heels colliding with the floor, in large strides as she approached them. However, the men behind Robin, quickly stood before their boss, stopping Carla.
“I heard you got the contract, Cora.” Carla’s eyes turned red, tears that couldn't fall clouded them too. She was there to confirm what she heard.
“No, it’s not what you think.” Cora shook her head, she wanted to go to Carla immediately but Robin held her back.
“You don’t have to explain anything to her. She lost the contract due to her incompetence. Why should you help her?” Robin sneered.
“Carla is my friend! She is your ex-wife. Shouldn't you have some sympathy?” Cora hissed. She looked fierce and quickly tore through the men, going toward Carla.
“It’s not what you think. Please, listen to me…”
“Then what are you doing with him, right here?” Carla pointed to Robin. “Did he write the proposal for you? Is that why you got the contract?”
Carla snatched the document from Cora’s hand. She tore through it, trying to see what was so special. She knew Robin was capable but she couldn't stand the fact that he helped her friend. It was a slap to the face.
However, Cora didn't appreciate the slander, “Stop this, Carla!” She snatched the document right back. “Robin didn't do anything! Why would you even say that? I did this on my own to help you–”
“Liar!” Carla sneered. “You and that bastard right there–”
“Enough!” Robin cut through, his gaze threatening as he stared at Carla. He stopped Carla in time before she could spill untrue words to Cora.
“This is not the place you should walk into and display your craziness.”
“You will be thrown out immediately.” He ordered.
“Says who? Who do you think you are?” Carla shouted.
“Me?” Robin chuckled.
“He is the chairman of Julls Corp!” The bidding host who conducted the proposal had been watching the ruckus. He was acquainted with Carla and he was surprised at her attitude.
“What did you say?” Carla gasped, and not only was she surprised, but Cora was too. They both covered their mouth in shock.
“It’s a shame you don't know who you are speaking to. I guess you really didn't deserve the contract anyway…” The host sneered, his gaze mocking. He then turned to Robin and bowed.
“It’s nice meeting you again, chairman.”
Robin nonchalantly waved, dismissing the host. The hallway turned silent and Carla was short of words. Her body went cold and she kept repeating the words the host said.
She asked, “Is this true, Robin?”
“Yes.” He didn't mince words.
“Why…” She asked, her lips quivering. “Why did you keep it from me? Why did you lie?”
“I never did.” He shrugged. “You just never cared to listen to the truth. You ran after lies, that’s not my fault, is it?”
“But…”
“Get her out!” Robin ordered. The men immediately stalked toward Carla and took her up. However, Cora ran after Carla, trying to get her away from the men.
Eventually, Carla was thrown right out of the building. Her butt landed on the floor, with a loud thud.
“Are you okay?”
Cora tried to help her up but she got pushed away. Carla had a blank look on her face, still in disbelief and shock. Where did it all go wrong for her? How did she not see Robin’s true self?
“Let me be…” Carla whispered, staggering away from the building. But then she halted and stared straight at Cora, “You will regret what you did.”
With that, Carla walked away, her body shaking but Cora decided to stay back. Everything was happening too fast and the more things unraveled, she became even more confused.
“Cora, since your company has been chosen for this contract. Would you like to move your company down here?” Robin’s voice resounded from behind.
Cora turned, surprised and confused too. Everything was happening too fast and now, she had to subject herself into competing with her best friend.
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Cora felt a pang of pain in her heart. However, she couldn't blame herself for just trying to show love. She had been damaged and bruised by Carla’s betrayal and her taunting words. In the next second, she staggered, her body almost falling back, but Robin caught her from behind. Her body was weak and frail, so he quickly carried her to the couch while he faced Carla. “Why…” Carla gritted her teeth, her nose and the lines on her forehead scrunching in disgust. “Why would you like that pretentious bitch? She is nothing like the capable woman you need by your side!”“Do you want someone who would always drag you down?” “That’s none of your business…” Robin shrugged. "But speaking of capable women. Are you really one?" He sneered, his eyes staring down at her mockingly.Carla felt his mockery deep within her bones. She had craved for his acceptance, wanted him all to herself after she realized her mistake, but Cora had to come in and destroy all that she had built.“I bet she doesn't
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Cora was seething, hated the way Carla ignored her while she was still carrying the baggage of being locked up for days. And when she sat by Robin’s side, she lost it. Deep down in her heart, she hated the sight of them together. “Get off him! You bitch!” Cora yelled, and her hands flew straight at Carla, and in the next second, she hurled her off Robin’s side. The strength that rippled through her was like never before and swiftly, she threw Carla in the middle of the room, her back crashing into the glass table there. Cora breathed heavily, her chest heaving while she stared down at Carla who had her head dripping with blood. “Cora…” Carla was in shock, and coupled with the pain from her injured hand and leg, she felt so dizzy as if she was about to pass out. “Robin…” She cried, with shaky voice and tears streaming down her face. “Are you going to let her do this to me? Everything being said on the news is a lie! You saved me, right? You should believe me…”She rushed up to he
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Two hours later…“We have her.” Mason walked into Robin’s luxurious home. He sat on the couch, his leg crossed over the other. “She has been transported to the guesthouse.” “Good.” Robin dropped the magazine in his hands. He had taken two days off work to concentrate on bringing Carla down the drain and he was doing it bit by bit. Breaking her wasn't enough for what she did to Cora. The so-called Chairman Wells who put a call across to her was all a facade. He did it all by himself and Carla had fallen directly into their trap. He walked up the stairs and reached his bedroom where Cora had been recuperating. As he walked in, she was already up on the bed, with a meek look on her face. She looked lost, as if she had been thrown into a deep abyss. There was a pale red mark on her face, though it was fading already, it was evidence of what she had gone through. “You are awake…” He got a glass of water from the jug by the bed and passed it to her. She took it, her hands shakily brou
Walk Of Humiliation
Carla froze, her hands moving to her face and her hair flailed by her sides to cover her face from everyone. But they had already seen her, as they all took up their phones to record her. “Shit…” She cursed as she quickly fished for her phone. At the same time, she rushed toward the elevators to quickly get to Terry’s office. However, the doors were locked, and nothing was working. “Terry, you bastard!” She cried. She never thought the news would blow up this much. It had just been a short while since the police raided her company building and now it was all over the news channels.She felt Chairman Wells was targeting her for no reason. It was against the code of conduct for their business!“Terry…pick up.” She dialed his phone over and over again and when he finally connected the call, she breathed a sigh of relief. “Where are you?” She barked into the phone. “I am right here…” He replied, his tone lazy as if fire had not been put under their bosom. “I saw you run into the compa
Former Promising Entrepreneur
“Hello, Chairman Wells.” Carla beamed as soon as she connected the call. Chairman Wells was her biggest guest at the business she now ran. “I know you received Cora well last night.”“Yes, I did. I got a little surprise too.” He replied, his voice calm on the phone and Carla didn't notice the shift in it.“Good.” She chuckled. “I am glad you liked it.” “Did you see the girl I sent you last night? How well do you like her?” She asked, referring to Daina whom she had sent to. “That’s a gift from me to you, on our continuous collaboration.”“You sent a gift?” “Yes.” Carla nodded. “Don’t worry. You can return her anytime you wish.”“I sent a gift to you too, Carla. I hope you enjoy it.”“What gift—”Beep! The call ended and she was left staring at her phone, her eyebrows furrowing. She felt something was quite off but she couldn't place it. And suddenly, the company’s intercom buzzed. At first, she ignored it but when it continued buzzing, she had to pick it up. “Boss..” Her assistan
Nowhere To Run To
Several hours had passed and right now, Chairman Wells was in the middle of a meeting with potential business partners. “Are you sure you can do what I ask?” He asked, his deep gaze sweeping through the room. “We are going against the prime minister and the board here, we can’t make any mistakes.”“Of course, we can. As long as our company doesn't go down. We will do whatever you want.” They replied. “Good.” Chairman Wells nodded. “I have laid the groundwork for you. I expect you to claim the Adams family wealth. I want something they have. Something they mustn't know they have.”“As you wish.” The business partners were more than eager to do whatever Chairman Wells said. After all, this was their chance to get their company back up again. Ever since James Westminster declared war on the Davenson family, all because of the bastard son Robin, all their investors and partners pulled out, claiming they didn't want the wrath of the board and the prime minister on them. They were all n
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