A stern-looking woman from the group that hadn't left yet spoke up with disdain, "The company's going bankrupt, and now you act
like we want to cback, huh?"
Pearl smiled quietly.
"Alright, we won't argue further as if we're ungrateful," the woman sneered. "By the way, Lawson Enterprises claims that if you
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtgive up the company's shares, Miss Pearl, they won't treat Cerubleu unfairly."
"Don't worry. | won't give up my shares. I'd rather see the company go bankrupt than merge with Lawson Enterprises." Pearl
narrowed her eyes and observed the woman's smile.
It now becclear why semployees had turned rebellious. It seemed that Lawson Enterprises was secretly adding fuel to the
fire.
The woman shot a harsh look at Pearl and scolded, "You're being foolish!" Then, she led the group she had successfully influenced
away from the company.
The employees who stayed behind looked at Pearl with concern when they noticed her looking breathless.
Riley was perceptive and immediately sensed something was amiss with Pearl. "Miss Pearl, you don't seem well."
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"I'm okay. Don't worry."
But then, Pearl felt lightheaded. She reached out and grabbed the arm of her chair to prevent herself from falling.
"Miss Pearl!" Riley cried out in panic.
Pearl tasted blood. When she looked down, she saw a pool of blood on the table.