Chapter 899:
Meanwhile, Gabriela, attempting to follow her mother, was scooped up by Bryan. Her cheeks flushed with the effort to wriggle free.
âWhy canât I go with Mommy?â
âDidnât you promise to stay with me today?â Bryan teased, holding her gently.
âI want to be with Mommyâ¦â Gabriela squirmed, pushing against Bryan.
Bryan, ever prepared, produced a lollipop from his pocket. Gabriela snatched it up and began to lick it contentedly.
âI take it back; I like staying with Daddy!â she declared.
Eileen had just stepped out of the office. She couldnât help but chuckle at Gabrielaâs vacillating loyalties.
Soon, Raymond gathered a few of the newer secretaries, who approached Eileen with cautious politeness, likely briefed by her.
Eileen pointed towards Conroyâs office and instructed, âGather some boxes and pack up Conroyâs things. Then take them to the company gate.â
The secretaries exchanged uneasy glances, shocked by Eileenâs instructions. They were hesitant to get involved in the family feud for control of the company, preferring to remain neutral.
Eileen arched an eyebrow, her voice firm. âAre you up to the task?â
One secretary spoke up.
âMiss Curtis, please, this is your family matter. Weâre just employees here.â
Your imagination takes flight on gⱯlnÏνð®âsâ¤com Another added, âMaybe thereâs something else we can do. This just feels out of line for us.â
Realizing she might be pushing them too hard, Eileen reconsidered and said, âAlright, then just help me find some boxes as soon as you can.â
As she spoke, Eileen rolled up her sleeves and marched into Conroyâs office.
Eileen left the office door open, making her actions visible to anyone passing by. She sifted through the contents of the bookshelf, meticulously distinguishing between company property and Conroyâs personal items, packaging the latter.
Conroy, who had occupied this space for over a decade, had accumulated a vast array of trophies and medals, displaying them as if they were profound achievementsâeven minor awards from obscure competitions found a place on his shelves. He had turned the office almost into a personal museum. In the adjacent lounge, his wardrobe was stuffed with suits.
Eileen worked up a sweat as she boxed up his belongings, drawing curious glances from many bystanders. One uneasy observer, uncomfortable with the unfolding scene, slipped away to the meeting room.
The large meeting room was filled with senior executives, all in silence. Conroy had said what he needed to say an hour ago, intending to confront Eileen with a display of his entrenched power when Eileen rushed into the meeting room.
However, his plan was interrupted when an out-of-breath employee burst through the door, announcing, âMr. Finch, your belongings are boxed up. Eileenâs taking them to the gate for you to take them away.â
Conroy stood abruptly, his face a mix of shock and indignation. âWhat? Didnât anyone tell her weâre in a meeting here?â
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