Ch. 224: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 224

Chapter 224

When Norah woke up, the room was empty.

Her eyes felt damp, and she instinctively wiped them, recalling the argument she had with Kevin last night. She glanced at the other side of the bed—untouched. It was clear Kevin hadn’t slept there.

She got up and headed straight to the closet, rifling through his things. His clothes were still there, a silent reminder that he wasn’t done with her yet. The thought made her heart sink again.

After a quick shower, she got dressed and prepared for work.

At the TV station, the atmosphere was tense. The moment Norah stepped inside, she heard Maxine’s voice booming across the room:

“Don’t block my way! Do you think your life is more important than mine?”

Maxine was a live wire today, her temper flaring at anyone who crossed her path.

“Maxine, what’s your problem?” one of their colleagues finally spoke up. “We all have bad days, but that doesn’t mean you can take it out on everyone else.”

Maxine shot back without missing a beat, her eyes blazing. “Problem? My problem is that I’m trying to do an important interview while everyone else is just standing around wasting time! Do you think you can do my job? I’m carrying this station on my back, and I don’t have time for your nonsense!”

The colleague sighed in frustration. “It’s not like you’ve even secured the interview with Kevin yet. You’re acting like the queen of the station for no reason.”

Maxine’s face darkened. “Just because it’s not finalized doesn’t mean I won’t get it. Unlike you, I have the skills to make it happen. Maybe focus on your own job instead of worrying about mine.”

Their exchange had drawn the attention of everyone nearby. Most of the staff avoided getting involved—no one wanted to be on Maxine’s bad side.

Norah had just walked in and was observing the scene from the sidelines. Though she usually steered clear of confrontations, it was hard not to feel the tension in the air.

The editor-in-chief, Quinn, arrived just in time to break it up. She looked at the two women with a stern expression. “What’s going on here? If you’re not working, do you even want to stay employed?”

Maxine immediately switched to a more defensive tone. “Editor-in-chief, I’ve been running around all day trying to secure Kevin Edwards for an interview. Meanwhile, some people here are more interested in mocking my efforts than actually doing their jobs.”

Quinn sighed. She knew Maxine’s competitive streak well. While Maxine’s drive could be exhausting, her results usually justified her behavior.

“Colt,” Quinn addressed the other colleague, “if you’re not finished with your tasks, I suggest you get back to work instead of stirring up drama.”

“Yes, editor-in-chief,” Colt muttered, clearly upset but unwilling to argue further.

Maxine smirked triumphantly, her confidence visibly restored.

Quinn turned back to Maxine and said firmly, “Maxine, you’ve been putting in a lot of effort lately, but I expect results. Make sure you land that interview.”

“Don’t worry, I will,” Maxine replied confidently, already planning her next move.

Quinn’s gaze shifted to Norah, who had been quietly watching from the side. “Norah, how’s your assignment coming along?”

Norah straightened. “The article is ready to go. I’ll send it out today.”

“Good,” Quinn nodded. “Even if it’s a small story, make sure you give it your best effort.”

“Understood,” Norah replied.

After Quinn left, Maxine’s attention immediately turned to Norah. Her tone softened, but the smugness lingered. “Norah, have you thought about what I mentioned yesterday?”

“I already gave you my answer,” Norah said without looking up from her work.

Maxine clenched her teeth, clearly trying to hold back her frustration. She prided herself on her ability to intimidate others, but Norah wasn’t budging.

Still, Maxine wasn’t ready to give up. “Look, if you help me with this interview, I’ll make sure we share the credit. Think about it—if you work with me, you won’t have to stay stuck writing small stories. I could help you move up. In a year, you could be where I am now.”

Norah finally looked up, a faint smile on her lips. “And how does it make sense for me to help you with an interview you claim you’ve already secured? Shouldn’t you be proving your strength on your own?”

Maxine’s patience snapped. “Don’t act like you’re better than me. I worked hard to get this project—it wasn’t handed to me.”

“Whatever helps you sleep at night,” Norah replied, gathering her papers. “But I’m not joining your little crusade. Unlike some people, I don’t need to rely on flattery to get ahead.”

With that, Norah walked over to Emani, who was sitting nearby. “Emani, come with me. We have a project to finish.”

“Oh, okay,” Emani said, quickly closing her laptop and following Norah out of the office.

Maxine’s face turned red with anger. She watched them leave, seething.

One of Maxine’s assistants leaned in and whispered, “You can’t let her get away with that. She’s making you look bad in front of everyone.”

Maxine narrowed her eyes. “Don’t worry. She’ll regret crossing me. When the time comes, she’ll have no choice but to beg for my help.”

In the car, Emani couldn’t hide her admiration. “Ms. White, I can’t believe you stood up to Maxine like that. Everyone else in the office is terrified of her.”

Norah glanced at her and said calmly, “I wasn’t trying to pick a fight. I just don’t see the point in pretending.”

“But Maxine’s not going to let this go. She’ll definitely try to make your life difficult,” Emani warned.

Norah’s expression didn’t waver. “No one stays on top forever. Maxine may seem untouchable now, but her attitude is making enemies everywhere. When she falls, no one will be there to catch her.”