Ch. 46: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 46

Chapter 46Malani had no chance to fight back. Her face turned red from the slaps, and she screamed. She had never been humiliated like this before and was absolutely furious.

Norah said coldly, "If I don’t put you in your place, you’ll never learn how to survive at Edwards!"

Malani demanded, "Norah, what right do you have to hit my people?"

The commotion attracted a crowd, and everyone came over to watch.

When Paulina heard what was happening, she rushed over and saw her subordinate being beaten by Norah. She widened her eyes and quickly pulled them apart.

Malani, still being slapped by Norah, cried out as she saw her rescuer arrive. "Ms. Paulina!"

She covered her face and ran to Paulina. "Norah hit me; it was too much!"

Paulina pulled Malani behind her, furious. "Norah, you’re out of control! You’re becoming more arrogant by the day. Do you really think Edwards Group belongs to your family? You hit people like you don’t even care about anyone else!"

Norah’s hand ached, so she shook it out and said, "If she’s under your care, then keep her in line. Don’t let her spread lies. If she hadn’t messed up, I wouldn’t have hit her."

Paulina sneered, "Lies? She’s telling the truth! Everyone knows about your scandals! Isn’t this how you climbed to the top?"

Norah retorted, "So that’s where she got those lies—from you."

Paulina had been spreading rumors to tarnish Norah’s reputation for years, but this time, it had crossed a line.

Paulina denied it. "Norah, don’t throw baseless accusations around. Even if I didn’t say it, others would. But that’s no excuse to hit Malani. Apologize now, and we can move on. If you don’t, this won’t end well for you!"

With the crowd watching, Paulina couldn’t back down. Letting this go would make her look weak.

Norah sneered, "Clean your mouth before you speak. I won’t apologize."

Paulina, holding Malani’s hand, said, "Norah, you’ll regret your actions today! Do you even know who Malani’s family is? You’re risking your job by messing with her. You won’t survive in this industry!"

Malani added angrily, "I’ll tell my uncle! Norah, you’re finished!"

With that, Malani ran out of the bathroom.

Malani’s uncle was the vice president of the company, someone with real power. If he wanted someone fired, it wouldn’t be difficult.

Norah was just one of the secretaries in the office. Offending the vice president’s niece could easily cost her the job.

Paulina had already found out about Malani’s background, so she had been encouraging her to say bad things about Norah and stir up trouble. Most people in the office knew the rumors about Norah were false, but they were too scared to speak up.

Malani, being young and bold, was the perfect pawn. Paulina’s plan was simple: get Norah into trouble and ruin her career.

Watching Malani run off, Paulina felt confident that Norah would finally get what she deserved.

The others watching felt sorry for Norah. She was just a secretary with far less power than the vice president, and now she was in real trouble.

Soon, Vice President Grewal showed up with Malani, ready to settle the score. "Who dared to bully Malani?"

Malani pointed at Norah in the tea room. "Uncle, it was her. She hit me."

Paulina pretended to be concerned. "Vice President Grewal, I’m so sorry. I couldn’t protect Malani. I really don’t have much authority in this office."

Her words subtly hinted that she was on the same level as Norah but had been overshadowed.

Vice President Grewal had heard bad things about Norah before, but since she was close to Mr. Edwards, he hadn’t done anything. This time, he wasn’t going to let it slide. "Norah, you’re just a secretary, but you dared to hit my niece. Do you really think you’re untouchable because you’re close to Mr. Edwards? If I give the order, you’re out of the Edwards Group!"

Vice President Grewal had been at Edwards Group longer than Norah. Although they rarely crossed paths, he knew of her.

Norah, however, had her principles. She didn’t pay attention to gossip unless it crossed her bottom line. Even though Vice President Grewal was furious, Norah held her ground.

"Vice President Grewal, I know Malani is your niece, and it’s natural to care for her. But you need to recognize right from wrong. She spreads lies and slanders me. We could get along if she would stop. Actions have consequences; she can’t just do whatever she wants."

Furious, Vice President Grewal shouted, "You’re defiant! You dare lecture me? I’ll teach you a lesson today! Arrest Norah! I want to see how long she’ll keep talking!"

But the office staff hesitated. Even with Vice President Grewal’s power, they were wary of touching Norah.

Seeing this, Vice President Grewal’s face darkened. "What’s the matter? You won’t listen to me?"

Paulina saw an opportunity and jumped in. "I’ll do it! Grab Norah!"

Her people seized Norah. Though Norah struggled, she couldn’t break free and was held down like a prisoner.

"This is a workplace, not the Grewal family. You’re enabling Paulina, making her believe she’s always right. Every time something happens, you back her up. You’re harming her!" Norah protested.

Vice President Grewal glared at her. "It’s not your place to speak! You hit my niece, and now you’ll pay. Slap her until she admits she’s wrong!"

This was exactly what Paulina wanted. Finally, she had a chance to get back at Norah.

She stepped in front of Norah, who refused to bow her head, and roughly grabbed her chin, digging in her nails.

Norah winced in pain.

Paulina sneered, "Norah, you’ve finally fallen into my hands. Let’s see how you escape this time!"

Paulina raised her hand, ready to hit Norah, eager to ruin her looks and her life. Without her beauty and job, Norah would be nothing.

Just as Paulina was about to strike, a commanding voice rang out from outside, "How dare you hit Norah!"