Chapter 118

"My poor Hazel has been enduring your mischief since childhood. She barely spent two days at the company, and you ruined her face. Ruby, you shouldn't trouble people like this," Layla said in a sorrowful voice. Ruby rolled her eyes without saying anything. This was a classic case where the guilty party first blames others and plays the victim. "What if you ask your daughter first about how she defamed me at the company?" Ruby asked angrily. "Hazel is straightforward, you know that. She just said a few words, that doesn't mean you should fire her and ruin her face. If Hazel's face is injured, I will never forgive you," Layla shouted, not forgetting to mention forgiving Hazel. "Alright, alright. Children's quarrels are never that serious," James reassured Layla, who was crying on the phone. "Dad, if nothing else is going to happen, I'll hang up," Ruby didn't want to listen anymore. Layla was clearly playing the victim in front of Ruby's father, hoping Ruby would understand her position i