Chapter 8 - Marcus Begs For Forgiveness As His Career Crumbles
Marcus dropped to his knees on the parquet floor beside Valeria, ignoring the staring eyes of his corporate colleagues.
“Valeria, please... I didn't know! My mother was out of line, I swear I’ll cut her off!” Marcus begged hysterically, grabbing the hem of her gown.
Valeria looked down at the man she had planned to marry, feeling only profound pity and disgust.
“You knew every single word your mother spoke, Marcus, and you told me to apologize for standing up for myself,” Valeria reminded him softly.
“I was just stressed! Please don't do this, my entire life is here!” Marcus wept, his high-society veneer completely melted away.
Arthur tapped Jonathan Vance on the shoulder with a cold, expressionless glare.
“Jonathan, I believe my future son-in-law’s employment contract requires an immediate review for ethical and professional misconduct,” Arthur stated.
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“Consider him terminated, effective immediately, Mr. Sterling,” Jonathan replied instantly, not daring to argue for a single second.
Marcus shrieked in despair, realizing that his lucrative corporate career had vanished into thin air in less than five minutes.
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