Chapter 60

Rachel stood where she was, her feet rooted to the ground. She didn’t move an inch. She took a deep breath; even doing that felt painful.

“I’ve already explained about Tyler. They don’t believe me, but you too?”

William remained unmoved in his seat. His brows furrowed, and he said in a low, irritable voice, “So what if I believe you? We’re talking about work, and the company’s interests come first. Don’t put me on the spot.”

Rachel realized that William didn’t even bother signing to her before everyone.

At the moment, Samantha spoke up for Rachel. “Mr. Lewis, there’s probably a misunderstanding somewhere. How could Rachel have anything to do with Mr. Hunt? I think there must be something we’re missing here.”

William remained resolute. “I don’t care even if there’s a misunderstanding! I’m taking responsibility for the project on behalf of the company and our employees.”

Even the shareholders felt embarrassed for Rachel.

Her project was taken away, and the new colleague in charge of it wasn’t even half as capable as her. She had to give up her position as director, too. Even her husband refused to stand up for her.

If they were Rachel, they would resign immediately.

Rachel, on the other hand, didn’t blow her top as the shareholders expected she would. Her eyes were deadly calm.

She took another deep breath and asked William, “Mr. Lewis, are you sure you want me to leave?”

William sighed helplessly, the determination in his eyes unwavering.

With a shrug, Rachel said disdainfully, “I’ll leave. Have a good discussion. I’m sure the company will benefit greatly from Project Oasis under Mr. Lewis and Ms. Judd’s leadership.”

With that, Rachel stepped out of the room, her heels clacking on the floor. She stood ramrod straight; not a trace of awkwardness from being chased out could be seen in her eyes, which shone with dazzling vigor.

William retracted his gaze and commanded, “Let’s go on.”

In the office, word spread like wildfire.

The moment Rachel sat back down at her seat, she heard her colleagues gossiping in hushed whispers.

“Why was she chased out right after she stepped in?”

“I really don’t know what’s going on with her. Ever since Samantha joined us, Mr. Lewis seemed to have completely neglected her.”

“Who is his wife, seriously?”

“What do you know? Mr. Lewis is being impartial. If he were to defend Rachel all the time, tongues might wag.”

“That’s true. For all you know, they might be all lovey-dovey back at home. We wouldn’t have a clue.”

Rachel remained unperturbed amidst their gossip. She had long gotten used to it and had even become numb to it.

What that colleague said about them being lovey-dovey, however, made her chuckle.

She couldn’t hide the mockery in her eyes, no matter how hard she tried.

Lovey-dovey at home. Yeah, right!

William was lovey-dovey at home, true—not at their home, but Samantha’s.

Once a man’s heart drifted away, even ten bulls wouldn’t be able to pull him back. William’s heart, even his entire being, had drifted away to Samantha.

Rachel had become the butt of everyone’s jokes in the company.

Just then, Cecilia returned to her workstation. When she saw Rachel back in the office, she hurried over. Compassion for Rachel overwhelmed her.

“Rachel, are you alright? Why don’t you try talking to Mr. Lewis? He can’t possibly just throw your seven-year-long relationship out the window!”

Cecilia had been around since the founding of the company. She saw with her own eyes how William stood up for Rachel when her superiors and shareholders bullied her at the start.