“You burst in here, accusing us of quarreling. Are you trying to stir up trouble?”
Lydia retorted, “I only asked if there was a fight. Why are you reacting so defensively?”
Estrella, clutching Jaylin’s sleeve, looked at Lydia with a feigned sorrow.
“Lydia, it’s clear you don’t like me… It’s fine if you haven’t warmed up to me yet, but please don’t misjudge Henry. He’s always treated me well…”
Oh, what a performance.
Lacking Hannah’s way with words, Lydia stood her ground and said, “Everyone’s here. I merely inquired, why do you rush to defend?”
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Estrella was cut off by another knock at the door.
“Mr. Phillips, the HR manager, and the leader of the team responsible for the chip project have arrived.”
Jaylin instructed his secretary to let them in.
Upon seeing the project leader, Henry’s expression soured.
“Dad, why is he here? This chip project…”
“Lydia will handle the chip project now,” Jaylin declared firmly.
“Since you haven’t made progress, let’s give someone else a chance.”
A flush crept up Henry’s face as he pointed at Lydia.
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“Dad, you think she knows our family business better than I do? She won’t succeed with this project either.”
Lydia scoffed, “I’ll surely do a better job than you. Did you upset the suppliers because you were after a bribe?”
“Stop spouting nonsense!”
Henry’s face turned beet red with fury. But Estrella chimed in softly, “Lydia, maybe it’s best not to flaunt your competence. The supplier refuses to even meet us now, saying they can’t work with Phillips Group anymore. If you take on this project, it might just be humiliating “
Estrella’s concern seemed sincere as she bit her lip.
“Our family’s reputation could be tarnished because of you…”
“Our family? We’re talking about the Phillips family, what’s your last name?”
Estrella found Lydia’s sharp words hard to swallow.
Then, with a smile, Lydia added, “When it comes to disgracing the Phillips family, it seems he’s already done a fine job of that.”