Chapter 73

Racquelle dared not defy Gerald's orders, though she dawdled while packing her things. When she saw me passing by her office door, her fury suddenly erupted. She slammed her hand on the desk, glaring at me with resentment. "Joshua, this is all your doing, isn't it?" I stood still, regarding her calmly with a slight smile. I shook my head. "Racquelle, you'd better remember this. I'm the company's vice chairman now. I have the authority to assign work to employees. And you, being under my supervision, must follow orders. You're not in a position to question your superior with that tone." My casual remark only soured Racquelle's expression further. She swept everything from her desk onto the floor, glaring at me. "Joshua, don't overstep now! You better pray that I don't find any dirt on you, or you'll be sorry!" With a fierce look in her eyes, Racquelle hurled profanities at me before storming out with her belongings. Finally, silence descended. In the days that followed, I enjoy