Chapter 66

"It's not urgent," Alex said. I immediately understood that those files weren't important at all. Alex was using them as a way to teach Jolene a lesson. I gave him a weird look. There was a mischievous glint in his eyes. "She used her position to take advantage of you. I'm just using mine to do the same to her." I considered the two choices Alex had laid out for me. "Can we extend the timeline a little?" "Hastings Group doesn't operate on whims," Alex replied firmly. "And if I make a mistake?" I asked, my voice faltering. "Then you'll get a pay cut." I nearly choked. "What if I mess up at the gala?" "As long as you keep your mouth shut, there shouldn't be any issues," Alex said, eyeing me carefully. Then, he added with a faint smirk, "If you do mess up, the same rule applies. You'll get a pay cut." I clenched my jaw and gritted my teeth. Alex could buy a car with the loose change in his pocket, yet he wouldn't hesitate to dock my meager intern salary. "So, have you decided?