Chapter: 178
With a stormy expression, Baxter suddenly raised his hand and slapped Arya forcefully.
“Arya, what possessed you to do such a thing?”
Arya stumbled and fell.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she touched her reddened, swollen cheek.
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lose the contract.”
She knew that as long as Baxter pinned the blame on her, they still had a chance to secure the
contract.
As angry she was, she could only bear it.
“Why must you be so stupid? I’ve told you to conduct yourself properly in business and not to resort to
tricks. How could you disregard my instructions?”
Feigning sorrow, Baxter looked at Chaz and his wife.
“I’m at fault for not disciplining my assistant properly. Rest assured, | will punish her severely.”
Chaz and his wife exchanged glances, their expressions displeased.
“Save it. You’ve disappointed us. We’ve decided to award the contract to Hughes Group.
Now, please take your assistant and leave immediately.”
Chaz demanded their departure.
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How could he put all the blame on the assistant?
Without his orders, would she dare to do these things?
While everything else could be forgiven, the last transgression was unforgivable.
Had they succeeded last night, Chaz’s relationship with his wife would have been irreparably damaged.
His wife was his treasure.
No one could harm her!
“Please, let me explain!” Baxter pleaded hurriedly.
“There’s nothing left to explain. Butler, escort our guests out,” Chaz said icily.