Chapter 72

"Alright, everyone. Back to work," Alex's assistant stepped forward, dispersing the crowd. Turning to Jolene, he added, "Ms. Harrington, your tasks will now fall under my supervision. Please wrap up your handover and head to HR to finalize your resignation." Jolene looked utterly defeated. Her face was pale, but her eyes burned with jealousy and resentment as they settled on me. "The Hastings family are really something. You rich people must find it so amusing to toy with us common folk," she spat bitterly, wiping at her tears while hastily packing her belongings. "You knew I liked Mr. Hastings. You knew I couldn't stand any woman around him. And yet, as his sister, you said nothing. You were probably feeling so smug, watching me act like a fool. Isn't that right?" Her constant whining was starting to grate on my nerves. Standing abruptly, I raised my voice. "Let me set the record straight. You've been dumping your work on me since day one. You would've done the same to anyone els