Chapter 24
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“Time could you be a careless? A critical calculation enter in the satellite
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Felix stepped forward, poshiming himself hetween me and Ms. Patterson, trying to calm her down. “Ms. Patterson, please, calm down. We will get to the bottom of this.”
After much effort, the angry client was finally escorted away.
I sat silently in the Cro’s office. After a while, Telix walked in and asked. “Are you alright?”
I didn’t look up, only noticing his footsteps as he approacheil. An fer pack appeared before me. I took it, pressing at gently to my fare, feeling the burning sensation Subside slightly.
Taking a deep breath, I looked up and asked, “What exactly happened?
Felix handed me the error report, massaging his temples. Take a look yourself.
Opening it, my face darkened. There was indeed a calculation error in the satellite’s orbital specifications–hut it was in a section I had never worked
Felix’s voice was cold. “The technical team says this was your responsibility. For such a major oversight, there will be serious consequences.
Before he could finish 1 interrupted urgently. “Who told you that was my section? I’ve never worked on orbital calculations–that was always handled by the propulsion team.““I reviewed my own sections multiple times before handing the project to Melody, and there were no errors”
Felix gave me a cool look and said, “Melody confirmed that this was part of your original work. Don’t try to shift blame.”
1 let out a bitter laugh. “Who’s the one shifting blame here? Bring Melody in so we can clarify this directly.”
Telor’s voice turned stern. “Drielle, enough Business is business.”
I clenched my fists and stood, locking my gaze on him. “Felix, ask yourself honestly–are you really keeping business and personal matters separate? Can’t you see that Melody is setting me up?”
Felix’s expression turned impatient. “I know what kind of person Melody is. She wouldn’t do that.”
In that moment, I felt as if my heart had been pierced. The pain spread throughout me, like flafies consuming me from within, leaving me nowhere to escape, I clenched my hands so tightly that my nails dug into my palms, the pain grounding me.
Forcing out my words, I asked, “Is it that no matter what she does, you’ll always believe her?”
Felix looked increasingly anxious. After a long silence, be pressed his fingers to his brow and replied, his voice low. “This is a unor issue. There’s no need to create drama about it here.”
it even realizing it. I couldn’t help but laugh a laugh filled more with bitter sorrow than anvasement.
Seeing him defend Melody without
A minor issue? My cheek still burned with the imprint of the slap I took for Melody’s mistake, and he didn’t even care?
I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. I was tired of arguing with him over
Giving Felix one last look, I turned and left, slamming the door behind
Just outside, I ran into Melody.
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Melody greeted me with a warm smile, unperturbed, “Drille, I heard about the incident. I’m so sorry you had to deal with that.”
But I had seen through the facade beneath that smile. Ignoring her, I walked away with a cold expression.
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fining table, which was not with all his favorite
He paused in surprise, “What’s this?
“You’re back? Sit down” I replied calmly.
Felix walked over, noticing the difference under the light. I was wearing makeup and dressed nicely–the kind of effort he hadn’t seen tince our wedding night…
Frowning, Felix sat down cautiously. “What’s all this foo 7o
I picked up my chopsticks. “Let’s eat.”
But Felix didn’t move. “I’ve already
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Felix felt an inexplicable weight settle in his heart as he looked at me, his gaze deepening.
I smiled, my eyes holding a misture of complex emotions and a hint of resignation.
“Felix, let’s call this our last meal together. After this, let’s get divorced.”
