Chapter 64

As soon as I heard Edith's words, I was stunned. Edward wanted to transfer her? Then I heard Edward say, "I'm not firing you. I'm just assigning you to a different position on a different project. Calm down." Edith protested. "You're suddenly transferring me? There has to be a reason!" Edward, clearly displeased, replied, "My orders don't need a reason!" Taking a sharp breath, I walked in. "Mr. Tanner, when did you arrive?" Seeing me, Edward's surprise quickly turned to composure. "You're just in time. I'm discussing Edith's transfer." "Mr. Tanner, why are you transferring her?" He was straightforward, explaining, "Ms. Cox is my daughter's classmate. She asked my daughter to have me transfer Edith. Bryce, I don't want to make things difficult for you, but you don't know how stubborn my daughter can be. If I don't agree to her requests, I won't get a good night's sleep at home." He lit a cigarette and began smoking. I was taken aback. "Ms. Cox? Isabelle Cox?" No wonder Edward