Zach explained, “Ms. Schafer twisted her ankle and lost her balance. That’s why she ended up falling into my arms…‘
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Mia interrupted him and exclaimed, “Oh, please! You intentionally caressed Melanie’s hand when she handed you the documents just now! “Sebastian, if you collaborate with this pervert, he might use work as an excuse to continue molesting Melanie!”
Sebastian turned to Melanie, asking, “Melanie, is what Mia’s saying true?”
Melanie’s eyes were still glistening with tears, and she looked like she was about to cry at any moment.
However, she still forced a smile upon hearing his question. “Sebastian, you don’t have to worry about me. You shouldn’t let this matter affect your partnership. I- I’m fine…”
She did not admit to anything, nor did she deny Mia’s claims. Everything she said made it seem like she endured everything that had happened to her for Sebastian’s sake.
Mia glanced at Vivienne standing nearby and said sarcastically, “Melanie’s willing to swallow all of the humiliation she felt for the sake of the bigger picture. “However, some people dare to act arrogantly despite being the one in the wrong, and they even dare to keep troubling their husbands.” Sebastian’s gaze darkened. After a moment of silence, he announced coldly, “Cancel all collaborations with the Graham Group.”
Zach looked dumbfounded as he explained, “Mr. Holt, I swear I didn’t try to take advantage of her. Why don’t you look at the surveillance…” However, Sebastian just proceeded to ignore him as he turned to Melanie and asked, “Are you alright? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?”
Melanie’s cheeks were flushed red as she looked at Sebastian with tears in her eyes. Her gaze was so gentle and soft that she looked like she was about to melt into his arms.
Vivienne sneered inwardly. Back when Leonard had tried to take advantage of her, Sebastian didn’t even ask any questions before he demanded she apologize to Leonard.
However, when the roles were reversed and Melanie was in her shoes, Sebastian did not ask any questions before choosing to believe her completely. He had just berated Vivienne for taking things too far and not giving Leonard a way out moments ago.
Yet, he was willing to cancel his collaboration with Zach for Melanie’s sake. The contrast between how he treated both women couldn’t be more obvious. Vivienne couldn’t help but laugh in her heart. Sebastian basically embodied the meaning of double standards.
Meanwhile, Zach still wanted to explain himself, but Sebastian had already left with Melanie.
The next day, a piece of breaking news regarding Vivienne and Melanie had gone
One of the viral topics was about workplace sexual harassment.
viral across social med
The post had used Melanie’s experience as a classic example, causing a spark of public outrage against Zach. Meanwhile, the public had also praised Sebastian for his swift and decisive decision regarding the situation.
“Poor Melanie. I can’t believe she had to go through something like that. Nowadays, men tend to think that they’re able to do whatever they want after earning a few bucks.”
“Mr. Holt sure is a man! He immediately cancelled all partnerships with that pervert. I can’t help but praise Mr. Holt for his attitude. One must feel really safe to be able to work with someone like Mr. Holt!”
“After all, Melanie isn’t just anybody. She’s Mr. Holt’s first love. Don’t you think they match each other well?”
The commenter had even added a photo of them standing together. In the picture, Sebastian was protectively standing beside Melanie, while he looked at Zach coldly.
All the posts about Melanie were filled with praise and sympathy.
However, the same could not be said for the viral news regarding y
Although her face was blurred and her name changed to “Mrs. Holt” in the post, always been terrible.
Veryone immediately knew who she was. Her reputation within Zerbania had
“Oh my God! How can she be proud and arrogant? Didn’t someone just spill some make him crawl around the racetrack? Isn’t she being too much?”
on her? Did she really have to slap the person, kick him in the balls, and
