Chapter 7: I Couldn’t Let the Child be Born

Troy’s stern gaze swept over Imogen’s expressionless face and then shifted to Charlene, sending at cold shiver down their spines. “You two are truly interesting.” he stated with a firm tone. “As directors, you argue and fight in front of the employees. Is this the example you wish to set for our company?”

The employees, cowed by Troy’s presence, hastily retracted their necks and avoided eye contact, captivated by the tense exchange before them.

Seizing the opportunity, Charlene swiftly spoke up, attempting to turn the tables in her favor. “Mr. Marshall, I was simply working when Ms. Forbes suddenly rushed over and created a scene, indiscriminately hitting me. Can someone who behaves like that truly be a brand director?”

Troy’s steely gaze turned to Imogen, and he spoke coldly, “Apologize.”

Though Imogen knew she wasn’t at fault, she could not voice her objections. With a deep breath and a clenched fist, she replied resolutely, “After Ms. Johnson.”

Her actions spoke of her determination not to apologize until Charlene did so first.

Charlene, however, met Troy’s gaze defiantly and insisted, “But Mr. Marshall, I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Before Imogen could respond, Troy interrupted firmly, “I said apologize.”

His unwavering voice left no room for negotiation, and Imogen looked up incredulously at his cold expression, her heart tingling with unease.

He didn’t even ask for the facts or listen to her side of the story.

Troy’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he reiterated, “I’ll repeat it. Apologize to her.”

clenched even tighter, her nails digging into her palm, but the pressure was too great to resist. She reluctantly turned to Charlene and

onto Charlene’s lips, and she responded proudly,

actions. “However, Ms. Johnson, would you care to

Troy and

but to her surprise, he remained silent. Instead, he turned and walked

office,” he instructed, jolting Imogen

breath, she shot a fleeting glare at Charlene before following Troy, her heart heavy with unanswered

contain her curiosity any longer and asked directly,

but avoiding a direct answer.

Imogen off guard, and she replied, “I’ve been

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chance to read it yet. But since you’re in a hurry, I’ll make sure to read it tonight.”

gazing at Imogen intently.

Imogen feeling bitter, coupled with the question that had been haunting her for so long. She wanted to know what his answer would be, but she didn’t have a chance to do so. But it seemed

Troy’s swift and decisive reply crushed the last shred of hope within her. “It won’t happen. And even if it were to happen, I couldn’t

and she struggled to find words to say. All she managed to say was,

she decided to address the matter quickly and leave so as not to prolong her suffering. “By the way, you already approved

Xena?”

intervene in such a minor

“I’ve been in charge of McKesson since the beginning, and you’ve rarely interfered with its development. If you wanted to change

than just a single decision. It would have ripple effects on various aspects of the brand, from appeasing Xena’s team to redesigning advertising plans and coordinating schedules with the new spokesperson, photographers, and others. The entire brand direction and promotion plan would need adjustments as

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