That's All I Care About
Chris was stunned.
A staff member who knew Viola said, "This is the managing director of Angle Group."
"Oh, the managing director. I thought the boss of Angle Group came."
Chris and his gang burst into laughter.
Viola was composed. She walked to Jason and checked if he was injured.
Fortunately, Jason was just frustrated by them today and didn't let them beat him.
After confirming that Jason was fine, Viola walked to a chair and sat down.
She was so tired and refused to stand while she negotiated with Chris.
But Chris felt that Viola didn't respect him by sitting there.
"He works for Angle Group and has pissed me off. The contract with your company has a problem. Is this how you beg me?"
"Who told you I'm here to beg you?"
Chris had a confused look on his face.
Viola changed to a comfortable position rather than standing up. Jason noticed that she looked very tired, stood behind her, and started massaging her shoulders.
After enjoying Jason's considerate service for a short while, Viola continued, "I'm here to ask for compensation."
"What? Compensation?"
Chris was amused and laughed out loud. "I shouldn't be the one who asks for compensation. For the damage on set and the wasted efforts. You're shameless to come here to make such a request."
Viola cleared her throat and said, "You said there was something wrong with the contract you signed with Angle Group, so you held Jason up and asked him to work for extra time, right?"
"That's right."
"But the contract was signed after your person-in-charge repeatedly confirmed it. It was not Angle Group who forced your guy to sign it. Since it was confirmed before signing, it proved that your company had no problem with the contract. Why do you now pick a fight with the contract? Are you trying to take advantage of the loopholes in the law?"
"You!"
Chris didn't expect Viola to be so clear in this situation, and her tone was sharp. He wanted to retort, but Viola didn't let him.
"The contract gives the artist a set time. The terms should be abided by both parties. You held him up and forced him to work overtime for free. He refused, and you threatened to ruin him.
"You are shameless and lack work ethics, and you have committed the crimes of a physical threat and unlawful detention. Angle Group's legal department will handle this if you try me again. Is that what you want?"
When she spoke, Chris wanted to interrupt several times, but Viola didn't give him the chance by finishing her sentences in one go.
"My company won't let you bully its workers at will. Mr. Patrick is indeed very famous in the film and television industry, but unfortunately, Angle Group despises you. Our cooperation ends here!"
Viola got up and was about to leave with Jason.
Chris was furious and snapped, "Don't regret it! You were the one who broke the contract, and you will have to pay a huge compensation for the breach of the contract!"
Viola turned around and shot him a sharp look. "Then I'm sorry. You won't get a penny from me. Instead, you will pay me for what happened today!"
What?
Viola broke the contract, but Chris would have to compensate her!
How arrogant!
"Aren't you afraid that I will take this to social media? Then the reputation of Angle Group will be ruined. Think about it."
Viola said with a sneer, "Don't worry. I've already notified our legal department to sue you. You claim that the contract has a problem and illegally detained Jason. All these make it reasonable for me to break the contract. You can take it to social media, and I'll do my job!"
With that, Viola left with Jason.
Chris and the others wanted to stop her, but they were stopped by Rayna. "Ms. Zumthor is very busy and has no time to continue arguing with you. Mr. Patrick, wait for the court summons. If you have any questions, go and talk to the legal department!"
Viola got into the car and pushed the dejected Jason to sit on the passenger seat.
Jason lowered his head like a poor puppy. He no longer had his usual high-spirited and confident demeanor.
Viola was very puzzled. She only left for a short while. What has happened to Jason?
"Mr. Barnett punished you again? Did he hit you? Let me see."
As Viola spoke, she was about to pull Jason's pants.
Jason blushed and pushed her hand back. "No! I am an adult. Don't take me as a child."
Viola observed his expression and remembered that he walked with his usual gait back to the car.
Moreover, Jason had been busy with filming recently, and he was very serious about this job and did well.
"Jason, you're the terror from the Barnett family. But this time, you were at a disadvantage against that scum. It's weird. What exactly happened to you?"
Jason looked down again and said, "I'm sorry. I just feel that you don't like me like that ... so I've been trying to change myself. Viola, give me some more time. I'll become a man you like."
Viola listened to him with a serious face. She was shocked, but she disagreed.
"Why do you want to change yourself? Is it worth it to do this just because of my preference?"
Jason nodded. "Yes, that's all I care about."
"But I don't like the idea."
Viola frowned and said seriously, "Everyone is unique. One shouldn't force himself to make a change for others. That will only make one feel inferior. You should just be yourself and display your charisma."
When Viola fell in love with Orlando, she naively thought that by changing herself and giving up everything for him, she could make Orlando love her back.
What did she get in the end?
Nothing but humiliation and ridicule. She was heartbroken and suffering back then.
However, Viola would soon make Orlando pay!
Viola had experienced it herself, so she did not want any of her friends to be hurt again because of the same thing.
Jason was silent, still with a sad look.
Viola sighed in her heart. Jason was too young to understand what she meant.
She had no choice but to propose the idea of dining out with Jason to lighten him up.
As expected, Jason still needed time to think like a mature man. Soon, he became happy again and high-spirited as usual.
After he carefully dressed himself up, they went to the liveliest street in the city for dinner.
Viola had been busy for the whole day, so she was exhausted. After returning to the villa, she went to sleep.
When Russell saw that, he felt tenderness and told Chana to turn off the alarm clock on Viola's nightstand.
Viola didn't wake up until noon. After washing up, she went to Angle Group.
Not long after she arrived in her office, Stanley came.
After greetings, Stanley went straight to the point.
"These few days, I studied the market in Washington and found that there is a small real estate company that is very suitable for you to use as a springboard."
As Stanley spoke, he passed a file about the company to Viola.
That real estate company was about to apply for bankruptcy protection. Because of the small scale, only a few people knew about it, and there was nothing fishy about the boss.
It was indeed very suitable for Viola to operate quietly.
"Thank you for helping me so much."
Stanley blushed slightly. "Although I don't know what you want to do, I'm glad I can help."
...
Viola was swift and decisive. On the same day, she purchased the real estate company, became the biggest shareholder, and ran it behind the scenes.
When signing the agreement, the former boss was stunned.
"Although I don't know why you insist on buying the company, you neither intend to change the company's name nor let the public know that you are the boss. Why?"