Female Novel
Chapter 1020
James was still showing the woman around when Esther quietly left the law firm.novelbin
When he finally turned around, he noticed Summer standing alone at the reception, staring off intothe distance.
Summer seemed to have noticed James' gaze. For the first time, she didn't look at him withadmiration but with disappointment and disdain.
Disdain?
James thought he was mistaken. When he looked over again, Summer had already looked away,focusing on the door intently.
"What are you looking at, James? James?" The woman, Sabrina, waved her hand in front of Jamesto regain his attention.
"Nothing. Sabrina, let's go upstairs."
Sabrina Watson shook her head. "No, someone's waiting for me. Let's end our date here. See youtomorrow, Mister James."
James gently nodded. "Sure, go ahead. Take care."
"Okay, bye."
As Sabrina made her way to the door, she approached Summer. "Who was that girl standing besideyou earlier? I felt like she was staring at me."
Seeing Esther as her friend, Summer found Sabrina's inquiry irritating, even though Sabrina had theupper hand. She retorted, "That's personal. Please don't ask about that, miss."
Sabrina was taken aback by her rudeness and awkwardly smiled at James. "James, your employeehere is quite something."
James's expression turned cold. "I didn't discipline her well."
Unaffected, Summer shrugged as Sabrina left.
James asked, "Why did you treat her like that?"
"I don't know what you're talking about, Mister James," Summer replied, focusing on the documentsin front of her to avoid his gaze.
Frustrated, James narrowed his eyes. "Why did you treat my guest that way? Have you forgottenwhat I told you?"
"I know, but I didn't expect you to be so cruel and cold. It's disgusting," Summer retorted, finallymeeting his gaze boldly.
It was the first time she had spoken so defiantly, and she braced herself for the consequences. Shehad fought hard for this job, with its high pay and light workload. If she lost it, she could always relyon Esther.
Her actions were driven by a desire for justice for Esther.
James looked at Summer incredulously. In his mind, she had always been obedient and sensible.Her sudden outburst surprised him.
Recalling Esther's recent visits to chat with Summer, James realized they had become friends injust a few days. Esther had managed to turn his employee against him, which was unexpected.
James pursed his lips and asked, "What do you mean by I'm cruel and cold?"
"I mean it exactly as it sounds."
"Oh? Did Esther tell you anything?"
It was Summer who had tagged him with those words. Likely, she and Esther had spoken harshlyabout him behind his back.
James sighed, wanting to press further, but Summer suddenly became agitated.
"Mister James, I've only just met Esther, but she can't be as shameless as you think. She blushedand apologized when she accidentally bumped into someone. And you, ignoring a shy youngwoman who fawned over you every day without explicitly rejecting her. Is that appropriate?"