She pretended to be strong and wiped her tears.

“Nothing, really. I just felt sad about getting into it with Evelyn today."

On hearing that, Sheffield paused, but only for a second.

“Oh? A piece of advice: she's the regional CEO of the company. I'd stay on her good side, or stay away."

Gillian knew Sheffield and Evelyn had been apart for two years without a call or a text between them. When Sheffield paused at the door, she stood in his way and complained sadly, "She wasn't wearing her uniform. and chatted with my subordinate during working hours. Naturally, I did my job. I read her the riot act for those two infractions. How was I supposed to know she was Carlos‘ daughter? I lost my position and paycheck thanks to her. It took a lot for me to get that far." Gillian sobbed again.

Although Sheffield furrowed his eyebrows, he secretly praised Evelyn for putting Gillian in her place. ‘Wow! My woman is awesome!'

“I'm sorry that happened to you!" Sheffield pretended to feel bad for

Gillian.

“If I did something wrong, she could punish me according to company protocol. But we just had a battle of words. So she scolds me in public and kicks me downstairs. How could she do this to me? Does she think she can bully me whenever she wants?"

Gillian was hoping Sheffield would take her side. Maybe comfort her.

But she was wrong. Sheffield replied perfunctorily, “Just stand up to her!"

"I did, and look what happened!"

"So what? Your sister could easily get you another job. Don't forget your brother-in-law is the former CEO of Theo Group. You can be the manager of the finance department. Who cares about being a supervisor?"

Everyone heard what he said. They all knew he was being sarcastic, and the two sisters were embarrassed.

Peterson sat down at the table with a long face.

Lea didn't dare to say anything back to Sheffield. She could only complain to Peterson in a low voice, “Listen to him!"

Peterson didn't say anything.

Aware that Sheffield didn't want to listen to her complaint, Gillian continued, "I'd like to stay on at Hilton Group. Being a team leader is fine by me, and I'll just stay away from Evelyn."

Sheffield nodded.

“Yes! That's a good idea! You can't beat her

Again, Gillian felt humiliated. She had to change the subject.

"Aren't you staying for dinner?"

“No, I'm not hungry. There's too much food, and it's too rich. I'd get sick if I ate that. I prefer cold water and steamed buns. Well, goodbye everyone. Bon appetit." Sheffield was always blunt and defiant around the Tompsons. And this was one of the reasons why his father, Peterson, had disowned him in the first place.

“Peterson, do something..." There was a hint of grievance in Lea's voice.

This time, Peterson finally opened his mouth. He shouted at his arrogant son, "Stop!"