I berated him
Author: Ellen
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Chapter 51

Blinded by assumptions, the manager's anger flared at the sight of Lucas, unknowingly berating the very billionaire holding the reins of the company. Little did he realize that the target of his abuse wielded more power than he could fathom.

"I said what are you doing here wretched lad? You can't just spoil my day because I'm expecting an important person here today, and an unfortunate person like you should always be out of sight"

Fury surged through Lucas, fueled by the venomous words from James, these are the best words he used to describe him when he was working in that store. Not anymore James would receive a beating of his life and he must be careful not to alert Sheila. His fists clenched, his jaw tightened, and a fire burned in his eyes as he fought to contain the storm of rage within.

"By the way, who allowed you in?

"You ordered Tania"

"Is Tania your mate, how dare you call her by her name?

"James?" he called

"What did you just say, you called me by my name,
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