Chapter 112

Alston exhaled a puff of white mist, then chuckled, "Well! Well said! With your accounting skills, leading the marketing department would be a waste of talent, wouldn't it? In my opinion, my dad should appoint you as the CFO, fully in charge of managing the finances for him!" Alston's words, laced with sarcasm, pricked at Cecilia's discomfort. She had long understood that when someone no longer believed in you, no amount of explanation would suffice; any actions taken would be futile. There were plenty of matters in the marketing department, and Cecilia didn't want to waste all her time arguing with Alston. It wasted time and heartache. Softening her tone, Cecilia said, "Alston, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Alston remained silent. Cecilia paused for a moment before turning and leaving directly. In the office, only Alston remained, with the window still open, letting in the hot breeze, which added to his irritability. Cecilia left decisively; did he agree for her to leave