Mated to My Intended's Enemy novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Chapter 199 Office Conspiracy

Author’s POV

As Freya entered the office, her presence caused an immediate stir. The team members stared in awe at her natural beauty and graceful demeanor.

One excited employee stood up, eagerly asking, "Mr. Nakamura, is this gorgeous woman really our new colleague?"

"News travels fast around here," Johnny chuckled, beginning the introduction. "This is Freya, she’ll be joining our company as—"

Before he could finish, Danny abruptly cut him off: "Mr. Nakamura, is she the reason you dropped Aurora?"

Johnny paused, then nodded firmly. "Yes."

"Regarding this matter, I’ll give you an explanation later—" Johnny started, but Danny interrupted again, his eyes fixed on Freya with barely concealed hostility.

"Aurora just earned her doctorate from one of the world’s top ten universities, and she’s only 25," Danny challenged. "Since Miss Freya here was chosen over Aurora for SF AI Solutions, I assume her credentials must be even more impressive?"

Aurora had told Danny that Johnny rejected her for "personal reasons" but hadn’t elaborated. After witnessing Johnny and Freya embracing downstairs, Danny had jumped to his own conclusions about their relationship. He couldn’t imagine how Freya’s qualifications could possibly surpass Aurora’s exceptional credentials.

Before Freya could respond, Danny continued with a cutting tone, "Though Miss Freya looks quite young. One might even assume she hasn’t even completed her doctorate yet."

Johnny had planned to discuss the situation with Danny privately, as the complicated history between Freya and Aurora wasn’t appropriate for a public setting. He hadn’t anticipated Danny’s confrontational approach.

Johnny frowned. "Danny—"

"Mr. Nakamura," Danny interrupted sharply, "I’m speaking to Miss Freya." He turned his full attention to Freya, his posture challenging. "Is a simple question about your education so difficult to answer? Why does Mr. Nakamura need to speak for you? Perhaps you haven’t even started your doctorate? Or maybe your university doesn’t even rank globally, making it too embarrassing to mention?"

Freya remained calm, her bond with Selene helping her maintain composure. "You’re right that I haven’t completed a doctorate, but—"

Danny smirked triumphantly before she could finish. He knew he was right.

"But what?" he sneered. "Were you going to claim your professional knowledge isn’t inferior to ours despite your lack of credentials? What gives you that delusion? Just because you have a pretty face that men fall over themselves for, you think you actually have real substance?" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Johnny’s patience snapped. "Danny!" His voice carried the unmistakable edge of an Alpha defending a pack member, though none in the room except Freya would recognize it.

Danny pulled his ID badge from around his neck. "I quit."

"You—" Johnny stared in disbelief at his impulsive reaction.

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