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Chapter 0358
With Coral came her parents, Amber’s Uncle Kolten and Jazzy Patel.
They were the salt of the earth, carrying bags of vegetables. After greeting Patrick and the rest, they
offered a bashful smile and said, “Brother–in–law, we didn’t bring anything fancy. Just these.
veggies…”
“Here, let me help with that.”
Amber quickly moved to take the vegetables, her arms full, her face beaming. “We’re family here. no
need for formalities! Coral, how’s the internship at the company? I’ve been all wrapped up in ‘ Crystal
Elegance Skin‘ stuff and haven’t caught up with you in ages!”
Since that scary day in Kingstown when Coral was drugged and Alexander came to her rescue, she
had interned at New Chesire Group and landed a permanent spot. In just under two months,
she’s climbed up to Deputy Director of Quality Inspection.
Quality
y was the backbone of the business, and Coral, being family, was just the right fit for the job.
“Why, Amber, you’ve been out of touch!”
Coral pursed her lips with a sly twinkle in her eye, “Deputy GM Thomson promised that once our
new branch in Zabaleta is up and running, he’ll promote Mister Yacko to General Manager there. And
guess what? That means I’ll be taking over as the head honcho of the Quality Inspection
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Department!”
“What are you talking about?!”
A few steps away, Carmela’s eyes popped wide open in shock. She glanced between Coral and Patrick
before letting out an indignant howl, “No way! How can Coral, that little upstart, become a department
head? And why can’t my Cirroc be Deputy GM, huh?!
“If he can’t be Deputy GM, what about the Head of Security? Alexander’s just the guy who married into
this family. Why can’t his job go to Cirroc? He’s a hundred times better than Alexander!”
“Enough!”
The Koltens had just arrived when Patrick, whose face had just begun to settle down, flared up again at
Carmela’s fresh insult to Alexander. “I’ve warned you before; no one disrespects my son- in–law! To
me, Cirroc doesn’t even come close to being worth one of Alex’s fingers!”
“You…”
Fuming. Carmela shook all over, spun on her heel, and dashed to a nearby GAC Trumpchi. She
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fall short, huh? How is he any less than Alexander? Look at my brother–in–law, he’s ready to throw
punches!”
From the car, Missus Thompson emerged unsteadily, gripping her cane. She waved a weary hand at
Patrick and sighed. “Patrick, please, let’s have peace. Carmela and Susanne are blood sisters. and
Susanne is your wife. We’re all family here!”
When the matriarch made her wishes known, Patrick was quick to oblige, moving to the cid woman’s
side with a softened look on his face. “Mom, I’ll do as you ask. I’ll call HR and set up an interview for
Cirroc. However, it’s on him to make the cut.”
“Patrick!”
Carmela was fuming, her face twisted in anger as she stomped. “What are you saying? Coral’s on the
verge of becoming a minister, and you’re telling me Cirroc has to interview? Family is family. Who are
you to judge?”
She lunged forward, shaking Missus Thompson’s arm and bursting into tears. “Mom, think about
Cirroc. He’s your own nephew! Tell Patrick to make him vice president. He won’t settle for anything
less!”
The grandmother looked on, a picture of resignation, about to interject when her eyes suddenly
sparkled. She waved frantically toward the mountain path. “Oh, Susanne, thank goodness you’re here!
“Quick, quick, quick! Carmela and Patrick are at it again. Come over, fast!”
There was Susanne, indeed.
She had been in the kitchen with the nanny, putting the final touches on the feast, worried sick
over Carmela’s no–show. With Olivia in tow, she had zipped over in the tour cart, her heart sinking at
the sight of the commotion.
An argument?
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Susanne scrambled out of the cart, passing Olivia to Amber, and joined Patrick in steadying Missus
Thompson. “What’s going on? On such a joyous day, why the fuss?”
“It’s your husband’s doing!”
Carmela’s cheeks burned with fury, her neck bulging as she bit back her anger. “Sis, let’s be honest,
didn’t we support you when you had nothing? Now that you’re on your feet, I’m just trying
to get Cirroc a job. You should ask your husband how he feels about being such a lousy uncle. It’s
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Little Olivia, trembling in Amber’s embrace, was terrified. At the tender age of five, she was petrified by
shouting and fighting. Carmela’s snarling face was enough to scare anyone, let alone.
a child.
“Olivia, come to daddy.” Alexander sald, stepping closer to scoop his daughter into his arms. He gently
patted her head, his eyes returning to Carmela with a gaze that intensified by the second.
He knew all about the old days.
When Amber’s family had nothing. Carmela had watched with disdain, mocking them. When Amber’s
father, Patrick, struggled with his leg injury, Carmela had been cruel, taunting him with the word
‘cripple‘, and heaping shame upon him.
A woman so spiteful, with eyes only for her own gain, could not possibly have understood the meaning
of family ties.
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