The moment she finished, Matteo quickly declared, “Henrietta, don’t worry, I will never mix my personal and professional life!”
Henrietta just ignored him.
Artina, however, was getting defiant. Before, she had been with Matteo, stealing his affection and metaphorically crushing Henrietta under her heel. But now… Sargent family heiress, company CEO—Henrietta was so far above her, so powerful. She couldn't swallow her pride.
“Ms. Sargent,” she challenged, “didn’t you break up with Matteo?”
Henrietta’s expression remained cool. “Yes. And?”
Artina blurted out, “Then it’s perfectly reasonable for me to pursue him, isn’t it?”
The room erupted in shocked murmurs. She really was young and fearless.
Matteo shot her a look as if she were carrying the plague and edged away from her. “Ms. Harmon, I’m not interested in you. Please have some self-respect.”
Jolie chimed in, “Exactly! My brother only loves Ms. Sargent! Get lost, he would never look at you!”
Artina pouted. “I’m just pursuing him. It’s not illegal.”
Henrietta raised a delicate eyebrow. So this was their game? They thought she knew nothing, so they were going to flaunt their relationship right under her nose? How utterly disgusting. To have the audacity to play these games with her even after discovering her identity—did they think she was an idiot? Fine.
Artina looked at Henrietta, feigning a hint of timidity. “Ms. Sargent…”
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