CHAPTER 51
ARIA’S POV
After Suzanne coming to my office and ranting about supposedly the profitable business that Uncle Sam’s company has to offer, I start doubting these two. I see them as just lousy people bent on destroying my brother’s company.
I feel that there is more to it. It cannot be that the Whistle Company is giving us good bustness, but we have still not made any profit. I have checked the ledgers and I find it really fishy. Thankfully I did not disclose to anyone that Iam Neal’s sister and I let
them trash talk, knowing that sooner or later, I shall catch then
All of a sudden, my desk phone rings. Finally, I get to speak to the old CEO, Mr. Levis who asks me to come and meet him in his office. Hence, I agree and head there..
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But to my astonishment, the guy is rude right from the start. His tone is curt, almost dismissive, as if he has been inconvenienced by my very existence.
He does not even bother with pleasantries, launching straight into a tirade about protocol and my apparent ignorance of it. The
audacity of this old man!
“Next time focus on the project more than trying to use your relationship with Neal!”
So, is this the way he is going to start a conversation with me? He even goes further, telling me that my relationship with Neal won’t last and there is no way in hell Neal will marry a girl like me. This old guy is too much. His words are laced with
condescension, and I can feel my blood boiling.
Although his tone is casual, I can sense his eagerness to bring me down. His thinly velled hostility is palpable, each word dripping
with the intent to undermine me.
All I do is sneer. I seem to understand now who is behind the instigation. Suzanne. However, I do not want to stay focus on Levi’s words, therefore I refuse to dwell on Levi’s words or let him dominate me.
“I know my job. If you have any issue, then speak to Neal directly.”
The old Mr. Levi shuts up for a moment and then tells me the nastiest thing.
“Ah, I better not talk too much to Neal’s mistress,”
It is incredibly frustrating and disheartening to constantly be misjudged and labeled as Neal’s girlfriend, mistress, or lover. These assumptions not only undermine my identity but also create a hostile environment for me.
With each encounter, the weight of these assumptions grows heavier, making it increasingly difficult to navigate social
nteractions. It is emotionally draining to continually face disrespect and derogatory remarks from others, especially when they
are based on unfounded assumptions.
This situation has reached a point where it is no longer tolerable for me. I need to find a way to address these misconceptions and
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reclaim my sense of dignity in the company.
I decide to disengage from the conversation with Mr. Levi. With a firm resolve, I turn and walk away. Returning to my office, I collapse into my chair, feeling a surge of anger coursing through me. It has all become too overwhelming to bear,
When Neal instructed me to consult Levi for anything, I held onto the hope that he would be supportive, understanding, and compassionate. However, my experience with him has proven to be quite the opposite. It is disheartening to realize that the image I had formed of 1 was completely inaccurat
I know that I should not disturb my brother on his important business trip, but I cannot let this slide as well. Therefore, I call him.
Neals picks my call and asks me if I am doing good and how are things in the office. I start narrating everything in detail to him
about what the old CEO has said about us.
Neal’s fury reverberates through the receiver.
“How dare he?! I’m sorry dear Aria, to put you through all of this alone.”
“No worries, Neal. I just wanted to inform you that I won’t need anyone’s help and I shall manage everything”
“Alright… Once I’m back, I’ll deal with Levi!”
Needless to say, Neal is still upset and I cannot wait to see Levi or anyone’s else’s reaction when Neal is back to teach them a
lesson.
