Seraphina Redgrave smiled arrogantly, not responding.
"Even though we won’t be in the sa departnt in the future, I’m still at The Law Council. You can co find anyti," Selena Quinn said in a gentle tone, her voice sweet and pleasant. "Maybe we can still compete to see who gets promoted first."
"Haven’t had enough competition yet?"
It seed like in their competitions, Seraphina Redgrave had never lost, even though she never actively participated in their contests.
Hearing this, Selena Quinn’s eyes darkened, and sothing indescribable mixed into her previously clear gaze.
She leaned closer to Seraphina Redgrave, whispering, "Sylvia, you know, I didn’t lose to you."
She lost to her brother.
Her brother didn’t care about outsiders’ opinions, only about Seraphina Redgrave.
She dared to act against Seraphina Redgrave, but wouldn’t dare or couldn’t bear to do anything to her brother.
Seraphina Redgrave understood her aning, her hand under the table clenched into a fist, tightening.
She knew that Ethan Sterling now had an unconditional fondness for her.
After saying this, Selena Quinn stood up, "Alright, I should leave now. I hope we still have chances to compete in the future."
So persistent?
Seraphina Redgrave smirked at her ignorance, "I wish you a promising future."
Hmm, let see what kind of outco awaits you.
Now that it’s clear Selena Quinn and Ethan Sterling are impossible, she hopes this woman won’t disturb her life ever again.
"Okay."
Selena Quinn maintained her gentle expression, smiling sincerely.
"Also, I gave you a small gift. I hope you like it."
After saying that, Seraphina Redgrave ignored her and went back to her work.
Selena Quinn was a bit puzzled, but seeing Seraphina Redgrave acting like she was dismissing her, she wasn’t planning to ask further.
She gave every colleague a little gift, saying so words of blessing.
Everyone, having received gifts, naturally showed genuine reluctance at her departure.
So people, even after leaving, seed to remain present, much like Selena Quinn.
No one discovered her embarrassnt.
As the office door closed, the expression on Selena Quinn’s face vanished instantly, her whole deanor turning grim and terrifying.
She had calculated everything, but not this end.
She hadn’t had much contact with her brother yet was leaving, which left a bad impression instead.
Ever since Seraphina Redgrave appeared, it seed like whatever she did would fail.
Could it be that only one of them could remain?
Her hatred was consuming her mind.
Selena Quinn’s steps felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.
Suddenly, the box in her hands began to rustle, startling her. She saw a few books moving.
"!"
Soon after, several small snakes flicked out their forked tongues, poking their heads out from a pile of docunts, their dark eyes eting Selena Quinn’s gaze.
"Ah!"
Selena Quinn scread loudly in shock, the neatly packed books and docunts flying from her hands, crashing to the floor in disarray.
The little snakes bounced on the ground, free once more, hissing nacingly as they slithered in Selena Quinn’s direction.
"No, don’t co closer! Don’t co closer!"
Selena Quinn scrambled backward, her face paler than paper from fright.
She recalled Seraphina Redgrave’s words earlier, "Also, I gave you a small gift. I hope you like it."
Seraphina Redgrave.
It was Seraphina Redgrave who planted the snakes!
"Ah!"
Selena Quinn yelled with all her strength, seemingly no longer just due to the snakes, but filled with despair and agony that made her cries chilling.
People in the hall passing by saw first a woman sitting on the floor screaming like a madwoman, then noticed the snakes on the floor, and were nearly frightened to death, hurriedly fleeing.
Watching their retreating backs, tears erupted uncontrollably from Selena Quinn’s eyes.
Why!
Why couldn’t she gain Ethan Sterling’s attention!
Why couldn’t she be the one by Ethan Sterling’s side!
After plotting for so long, this was the result she received. How could she accept this?
Tears sared her delicate makeup as Selena Quinn gasped for breath, filled with despair.
...
Since the day she clarified things with Ethan Sterling, Seraphina Redgrave beca more focused on her work at The Law Council.
She treated every task, big or small, with utmost seriousness.
A few tis, envious interns couldn’t bear her smooth progress and tried to undermine her, but she skillfully avoided those attempts.
Even when superiors wanted to test her abilities, she completed her tasks brilliantly.
Quickly, Sylvia Shaw’s na spread like the wind within The Law Council.
Her path to promotion was exceptionally smooth, with even leaders quietly competing for her.
Everything was moving in a positive direction, except Ethan Sterling had disappeared. They had planned a vacation together, but he hadn’t been heard from since, probably too busy to find ti.
Two months of vacation passed rapidly.
Just as the vacation was ending, Seraphina Redgrave successfully beca a full-ti employee and beca the special assistant to Mindy Everett, the chief councilor of the legal departnt.
"Mindy Everett, 48 years old, known for being stubborn and arrogant, with aspirations higher than the sky, looked down on everyone. Yet, surprisingly, she fought with a few councilors just to get Sylvia Shaw."
In the lavish Presidential Palace, a screen occupying an entire wall was broadcasting the world’s most prestigious golf tournant.
The strongest player from Country Z’s team was competing.
In the room, Miles Harrington had also picked up a golf club, facing a small golf course in front of him.
As the player on TV swung their club, he too struck the ball, sending it into the hole.
While playing, he discussed Seraphina Redgrave’s situation.
Sitting beside him was a handso man, with a cold chiseled jawline, a prominent nose bridge, and deep-set eyes, his features resembling the most outstanding artwork in the world.
He gently rubbed the glass in his hand, the cat on his wrist lifelike, his gaze drifting who knows where, lazy yet elegant.
After hitting another ball, Miles Harrington looked at Ethan Sterling, chuckling, "You’re always like this, indifferent to everything, nothing interests you. But this ti is different; Student Shaw is quite interesting. If you spend more ti with her, you’ll surely find her impressive."
After speaking, Miles Harrington laughed at himself, as if playing the role of a salesman.
Ethan Sterling put down the glass, drawling lazily, "How is she interesting?"
"In just two months, she’s climbed from a re intern to becoming the chief councilor’s special assistant. With such a promotion speed, if she claims to be second, no one would dare claim first."
"Not only that, I’ve also heard she has photographic mory. Once she’s seen sothing, no matter how far back in ti, she can recall it upon reflection. Give her a little more ti, and who knows what she’ll accomplish."
Miles Harrington clicked his tongue in wonder.
"..." Ethan Sterling looked at the cat on his wrist without speaking, his expression inscrutable.
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