When Mindy thought about it, her face turned even paler.
The next morning, Ada went downstairs and saw Mindy sitting in the same position. She could not help but frown.
“Mom, were you awake the whole night?”
Mindy looked at her and spoke through gritted teeth, “Do you think I’ll be able to sleep after you’ve done such an embarrassing thing?”
Ada’s face turned white, and she stared at Mindy in disbelief.
“Mom, even you think that I plagiarized Silvia’s work?”
“What else could it be? The court has decided!”
Ada’s eyes immediately turned red, and she spoke pitifully, “Silvia bribed someone in the courthouse. Otherwise, Perficient wouldn’t have lost. Besides, Neil likes her now, and he stands by her unconditionally. If I go against her, he’ll take Perficient back…”
Mindy was suspicious. “Is Silvia capable of doing that?”
“She’s not, but Neil is.”
Mindy contemplated in silence, but she still found it hard to believe.
“You’ve been with Neil before. Would he really go against you because of Silvia?”
Ada forced a few tears and sobbed. “I don’t know what she’s told him, but Neil’s been very cold toward me. I can’t even see him. He’s changed his mind, and I’ve just been in denial.”
Mindy was reminded of Idris, and she was overcome with anger.
“Men are trash!”
Ada was momentarily stunned. Should Mindy not side with her and criticize Silvia?
“Mom, now that I’m engaged to Liam, nothing is going to happen between me and Neil. I just want to manage Perficient well. I don’t want to fight with Silvia anymore.”
Silvia smiled gently. “It’s my responsibility. You’re an employee of MY Corporation. I’m protecting the company’s interest by protecting your interest.”
Rita nodded. “My father wants to treat you to a meal as thanks. When are you free?”
“He doesn’t have to do that. Please let Mr. Williams know that I should be the one thanking him. Since you’re back, does it mean that you’re ready to work on next season’s designs?”
Rita laughed when she heard this. “Ms. Pond, I still have three days of paid leave.”
“You can always cut it short.”
Rita remained quiet for a moment before she said, “I can get back to work earlier, but I need someone on my team.”
Silvia cocked an eyebrow in curiosity.
“Who?”
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