Chapter 412

Samuel remained utterly unmoved, his gaze passing through Aurora as though she didn't exist. Aurora's voice trembled as she spoke again, "Mr. Hasting, I can't afford to lose this job. Please, have mercy. I know I was wrong—I should never have provoked you. It was my mistake, and it won't happen again." "So, are you saying there will be next time?" Samuel interrupted, his tone sharp. "No, that's not what I meant! There won't be a next time, never again! Mr. Hasting, you promised me. You can't go back on your words, can you?" She couldn't lose everything—neither the man nor the career. Aurora couldn't afford to fall from grace now, not after clawing her way up. Samuel's voice was calm but unyielding. "Aurora, if you recall, I already gave you a chance." "I know. It's my fault. I was foolish, holding onto unrealistic hopes. I swear I know I was wrong. Please, forgive me!" At this point, she was on the verge of begging. The entertainment industry was ruthless, a place where predator