Chapter 0014
Samantha’s heart clenched. She hadn’t expected Kendrick to check her father’s medical expense records. She wondered if he hated her so much that he wouldn’t give her the slightest chance.
The last sliver of hope in her heart was ultimately snuffed out. The throbbing ache in her chest was far more unbearable than the pain across her face. The four years that passed didn’t diminish any ounce of the agony brewing inside.
She choked back the turbulent waves of emotions in her heart. She deliberately pretended to be annoyed and sneered, “So, is this why you summoned me? Was it not for my talent?”
Kendrick’s beady eyes narrowed as sparks of anger flew. “Are you still keeping up your act, Samantha? Then, explain to me what’s going on here!”
Samantha raised a proud chin and declared, “Mr. Ford, this is a private matter. I don’t see the need for me to provide you with an explanation.
As you are more concerned about these baseless accusations than how much wealth I can generate for Ford Corporation, it seems that there’s no reason for me to stay.”
With that, she turned to leave. Suddenly, a powerful force seized her wrist. She found her entire being enveloped in Kendrick’s warmth.
Startled, she was dumbfounded for a brief moment. Returning to her senses, she pushed him away.
Her voice was laced with a trace of fury. “Mr. Ford, please show some respect! You’re the president of Ford Corporation! How do you think your stock will fare if the reporters caught wind of your unbecoming character?”
“Hah! You can’t threaten me with this, Samantha.” Kendrick’s voice was like a cello–elegant and melodious.
“It’s unbelievable. We’ve not seen each other for a few years, and your acting skills have improved. You used to pretend to be fragile and delicate when you were around me. You’ve hid your true colors well
Samantha interrupted him in a cold voice, “I’m sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about. If you’ve only hired me to make such specious remarks, it seems the Ford Corporation is on the brink of a major upheaval.”
Kendrick’s gaze continued to sweep across her body. Samantha’s heart trembled,
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She needed to stay at Ford Corporation, so she had to dispel Kendrick’s suspicions. She doubted if he would believe her story. She thought that she might have been too harsh with her words and feared that he intended to dismiss her.
She couldn’t help but regret her response from earlier. She thought about the
four
years she spent overseas, surviving with Nate all on her own. If it hadn’t been for Francis‘ help at the beginning, she might not even be alive right now, and no one would know.
The results she had achieved with difficulty demonstrated the extent of her efforts. She was crowned the champion of the “Goddess” fashion show. It was a highly prestigious competition.
She had experienced racial discrimination, cultural differences, and language barriers. Still, she worked hard to adapt to her new life in a foreign country. She had strived to understand the cultural values of another nation.
It was no surprise to her to have achieved such results. She wondered if this was enough to move him.
Kendrick’s gaze finally to
away from her. The edge in his voice dissipated. He reverted to his usual calm, impenetrable demeanor as the president.
“In that case, please explain your relationship with the Duncans. At the Ford Corporation, we will not hire someone who might be an industrial spy. It doesn’t matter how talented they may be.”
Samantha ran her fingers through the curly locks draped over her temples. She flashed a charming smile. Kendrick’s eyes seemed to waver.
