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Chapter 63: Opportunity
Hearing Dennis’s venomous criticism—which superficially sounded like a pitiful attempt to defend Alex’s cautious nature, but was actually a direct, vicious attack on his professionalism, competence, and confidence—the entire atmosphere in the R&D office instantly fell dead silent.The low hum of cooling fans and testing monitors suddenly felt deafening in the heavy, tense quiet that followed. Technicians and assistants froze at their workbenches, exchanging wide-eyed, uncomfortable glances. Everyone in that department knew how tirelessly Alex had worked, how many late nights he had spent perfecting the safety tolerances, and how much he had protected the company from disastrous failures. Yet, Dennis stood there with an arrogant smirk, trampling all over Alex's three years of blood and sweat with a few cheap, slanderous words.Dennis, however, paid absolutely no attention to the stunned and resentful reactions of these senior engineers. In his narrow, greedy eyes, these old veterans
Chapter 62: Taking Charge
A dark, triumphant smile soon returned to his face, wiping away the brief flicker of unease that had clouded his mind.Alex Crown, that arrogant, pathetic fool! Dennis thought to himself, a thrill of pure malice coursing through his veins. Alex had actually allowed himself to be provoked so easily into storming out, throwing a dramatic tantrum and leaving everything behind over a single staged incident on the street. It was nothing short of a heaven-sent, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity handed to him on a silver platter!Dennis understood with absolute clarity that he had to make full, ruthless use of Alex's impulsive departure. He had to seize this golden chance, perform exceptionally well during this critical military inspection, and gradually make Selena Sterling become completely accustomed to relying on him for every single operational need instead.Step by step, day by day, he intended to erase Alex Crown's lingering influence, memory, and presence from Selena's heart complete
Chapter 61: Erase you...
In reality, Dennis was carefully using his weakness and vulnerability to trigger Selena's overwhelming sympathy and push her toward making some irrational and impulsive decision. Every slow, dragging step he took toward the door was measured down to the millimeter, knowing her inside out. He knew her guilt was a weapon he could wield with effortless precision.As expected, Selena softened immediately.Seeing him limp toward the exit with his head hanging low, clutching his bruised ribs as if her lack of faith had physically wounded him, completely shattered her resolve. A wave of intense guilt and panic washed over her chest. How could she treat him like an untrustworthy outsider after everything he had endured for her sake?The very next moment, she hurried around her massive desk and called him back, her voice full of urgent warmth.“Dennis, wait! Stop right there,” Selena pleaded, stepping forward and reaching out to gently grab his arm, stopping him just inches from the doorw
Chapter 60: Trust me!
Because of this extensive preparation, Dennis felt fully ready to take over the high-stakes job. He looked at Selena with earnest, sparkling eyes, emphasizing that she wouldn't have to worry about him shouldering everything completely alone. “You have to remember, Selena, we have an entire department of senior engineers and technicians down on the testing floor,” Dennis added quickly, his voice smooth, persuasive, and utterly confident. “I won’t be working in a vacuum. I can easily rely on the company's chief engineers for day-to-day coordination, detailed technical calibrations, and specialized support. All I need to do is lead the department, organize the final reports, and ensure the military deadlines are met. You know I would never let you down.” Throughout the entire conversation, he actively tried to present himself in the best possible light—a devoted, highly educated, and capable subordinate ready to step into the line of fire for his beloved boss. Even so, despite his pas
Chapter 59: Replace him?
Dennis looked down at his lap, letting out a soft sigh that sounded as if his heart was breaking into pieces.He lowered his voice, making it tremble just enough to show his deep pain.“Honestly, Selena… seeing him act this way, watching him abandon you and treat your hard work with such careless disregard… it genuinely saddens me,” Dennis murmured softly, looking up at her with glossy, sorrowful eyes. “You deserve someone who supports you unconditionally, not someone who runs away the moment things get difficult.”Seeing the obvious signs of distress on his face, Selena felt her heart soften instantly. She stepped closer to the sofa and sat down beside him, placing a gentle, reassuring hand over his.“Oh, Dennis, please don’t say that,” Selena comforted him gently, her tone warm and protective. “You shouldn’t let his actions upset you like this. None of this is your fault, so please, stop overthinking things. Right now, your only job is to focus on resting and recovering. Leave th
Chapter 58: Poisoned words
“No, I doubt he'll be doing that.”Selena’s lips pressed into a thin line. “He is still acting nonchalant, or maybe doesn't care! I mean, just look at his attitude: he hasn't returned, hasn't even called to ask about the company or his duties. He is just letting his personal temper get in the way of professional responsibilities.”An awkward silence filled the quiet office as Selena finished the rant that she had been storing in her mind for a while, while Dennis had his head bowed down, staring at his hands. When he lifted his head again, his face was twisted with self-reproach and guilt, gazing at her with a silent apology.“Selena... I feel so horribly guilty listening to this, you have been struggling so much and without saying a word to anyone. He was talking in a low, hesitant voice, sounding as if he was walking on eggshells.“Is... is Alex's sudden departure from the house and his refusal to come to work my fault? I know how much he dislikes me, and I know he was really
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