Chapter 202
""Andrew, it will happen,"" Olivia Brooks managed through gritted teeth. ""But it's going to be delayed now. In today's board meeting... Cassie emerged as the... new director...""
""What?"" Andrew roared. ""Wasn't this supposed to be a sure thing? What the hell are you and your daughter up to, that you can't even handle a Cassie?""
Olivia Brooks' face was flaming with anger. ""Who could've guessed she'd get tangled up with Carter Harrison? Caught us completely off guard.""
""Oh, great. I've been bragging all over town that my girlfriend's the daughter of the CEO of Peace Group. I've made a complete fool of myself.""
""...It's not like I wanted this.""
Cassie's voice cracked as she struggled to hold back tears, ""Andrew, what are you trying to say? Do you think less of me now because my dad didn't make it to the board of directors?""
Andrew snapped out of it, realizing that even as a CEO's daughter, Cassie's share of the dividends would outdo any common girl's. He scrambled to reassure her with an awkward smile, ""Of course not. Don't get the wrong idea. I'm just upset on your behalf. I love you for who you are, not for your status.""
""Don't worry, this is just a temporary setback. Cassie won't be sitting in that director's chair for long,"" Olivia spat viciously.
""You're right, staying in that seat isn't going to be easy,"" Andrew said with a sinister smile. ""I'll do everything in my power to help you.""
""Thank you.""
............
It was twenty minutes past noon.
The meeting adjourned.
The shareholders shook hands with her, one by one, cordially saying their goodbyes.
""Mr. Brooks, let me take you to your office,"" the Chairman's assistant Locco approached Cassie with an attentive gait.
""Alright, lead the way.""
Just as she stood up, Robert blocked her path, his face menacing. ""You bitch, feeling proud now, aren't you? You might have climbed up, but that doesn’t mean you'll stay there...""
""Slap.""
Cassie raised her hand and without hesitation, slapped him across the face.
Robert, totally unprepared for such a reaction, took the blow full on.
As he snapped to, seething and ready to retaliate, Joe stepped in front of her and delivered a kick, sending Robert flying several meters to crash to the ground, too pained to get up quickly.
""You... you're acting out of line, how dare you strike me! You'll be cursed for this; there will be retribution,"" Robert bellowed.
""You call me a whore, it's only right as your superior to put you in your place.""
Cassie blew on her stinging palm, ""Besides, it’s not like you and your wife haven't slapped me around before. I didn't even hit you half as hard.""
""So what if we disciplined you? We raised you, and our care for you should be acknowledged."" Robert said, as if it justified everything.
Cassie's eyes, once warm and bright, now chilled over with a frosty glaze. ""What exactly did you 'raise' me to be? Did you ever bother when I was studying, or when I caught a cold? It was always my grandparents by my side. The 'living expenses' you speak of? My grandparents had to cash out billions worth of Peace Group shares to compensate you for that, and you're still not satisfied?""
Robert was struck voiceless, as if a lump clogged his throat.
She stepped forward, towering over him with disdain. ""That's bad enough, but plotting against your own biological mother? How can you even call yourself human?""
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