Chapter 7 - The Manager Arrives
Harrison walked across the marble floor, adjusting the cuffs of his expensive designer blazer. He wore a pleasant, professional smile on his face.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Hayes!” Harrison greeted smoothly, taking off his sunglasses. Then his eyes fell on Rosa and Camila standing in the hallway.
Harrison’s smile instantly vanished, replaced by an expression of sharp annoyance.
“Rosa? What are you still doing here?” Harrison scolded sternly, stepping forward. “I thought I made it clear that personal guests are not allowed in the main corridor during business hours. Take your daughter to the staff quarters immediately.”
Rosa stood her ground next to Daniel, her chin held high for the first time in months.
Daniel stepped between Harrison and the family, his tall, imposing frame blocking Harrison’s path.
“She’s not going anywhere, Harrison,” Daniel said, his voice dangerously quiet.
Harrison chuckled nervously, holding up his hands. “Daniel, I apologize for the intrusion. Rosa has been having some personal financial trouble lately, and I’ve been trying to manage her performance, but she’s becoming quite demanding—”
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“How much did you steal from her today, Harrison?” Daniel interrupted coldly.
👉 Harrison froze, the color draining slightly from his well-groomed face.
