"Yes. Since you refuse to follow the path I set for you, what's the harm in me helping you for a while?"
Again, this unwavering self-confidence.
Again, this sickening, shameless need to control.
What's more hateful is that he never fails.
The more she thinks about it, the more annoyed she gets, and she begins to struggle. "Gem Atkinson, you bloody control freak. Let go of me! How many times have I said I won't follow the path you arranged for me, nor will I follow the one you designate? Let go."
To no avail, Gem's hand feels like an iron arm, making her unable to move.
Unable to escape his embrace, she angrily starts to punch his chest, asking as she punches, "Gem Atkinson, don't you think you're unreasonable? Do you know how many people will lose their livelihood because of what you're doing?"
"There are 13 industries under the Pay Group, with 1,260 employees. Considering three people per family, almost 4,000 people will lose their livelihoods," Gem answers indifferently.
