After saying his piece, he walked away with the contract in hand. Thaddeus is now in a good mood, knowing he has secured a big contract. Surely, Spark Enterprises will soar high because of this collaboration.
The remaining Reeds glanced at Anastasia with a completely different expression than before. Some tried to coaxed with Brendan.
"Hah, do you still think you can be Spark Enterprises' chairperson again? Wake up now! "You must be dreaming!"
"At the end of the day, Mr. Reed Senior is sensible. He could tell from a glance that she was a jinx. "How can Spark Enterprises be handed to her?"
"She is beautiful, no doubt about that, but in terms of competency and making the company height, Brendan will be a good choice."
"Brendan is the rightful successor." Some folks here are nothing like him. "How dare she compete with Brendan?" "I am just relieved that Mr. Reed Senior chose Brendan. Great days ahead for the company!"
"One should understand where they stand. Mr. Reed Senior is correct!"
"I never imagined she would handle this company. How ridiculous!"
"No matter how many contracts she will secure in the future, the company will not hand over to her. She should know better."
"Hahaha, those are my exact sentiments. She should realize she's no match for Brendan!"
Their mockery felt like knives piercing Anastasia's heart. Every word she heard was like a salt grinding to her wound.
Anastasia had built Spark Enterprises solely with her hard work. They took it away and scolded her as if she were the villain who coveted the company. They even blamed her for the family's dismal development, dismissing everything she had done for the company where she had invested her heart and soul.
Why?
Brendan approached Anastasia and looked at her pale face with an arrogant smirk, full of superiority. "Don't squander your efforts anymore, Anastasia Reed. Spark Enterprises now belongs wholly to me. You will never be able to advance as long as I am around, and you will always be at my disposal. Otherwise, please don't blame me for being unpleasant to you! I hope you know your place now."
Ethan instantly stepped over and stood between them, hiding Anastasia behind him. Towering Brendan with an icy stare.
"What are you doing?!" Brendan was immediately displeased. They were standing close together, and due to his height, Brendan felt oppressed and grudgingly took two steps aside.
Ethan stared at Brendan with a straight expression and stated, "Don't think that no one knows about the sordid things you did in the past. Be careful. What comes around, goes around."
Brendan felt a chill in his heart as he was overcome with terror, although Ethan's face was expressionless. Feeling guilty, he said, "What nonsense are you saying? Damn it. One day, I'll kick you out of the family, your garbage!"
Brendan hurriedly departed. Without looking back, staying there even for a minute is as if putting knives directly to his skin.
The other Reeds also left.
Ethan glared daggers at Brendan's back.
Brendan suggested to Thaddeus Reed that Anastasia and Ethan be framed to take over Spark Enterprises.
He would undoubtedly have to pay the consequences for doing such a horrible thing!
Ethan and Anastasia were the only ones left in the reception room.
Anastasia collapsed helplessly onto the couch, her look flat and soulless. At this point, she appeared incredibly vulnerable.
"Anastasia…" Ethan squatted beside her, whispering.
When Anastasia heard his soft voice, she fell into tears, unable to hold them back. Her tears streamed down her cheeks like the beads on a shattered bracelet.
Anastasia gazed at Ethan and burst into tears silently.
Ethan stretched out to bring her into his arms, his heart aching considerably.
Anastasia tightened her mouth and wailed before punching Ethan's chest repeatedly.
"It's entirely your fault..." "It was your fault then..." And now... What do I lack? How have I offended you?"
Ethan hugged Anastasia and let her pound his chest repeatedly, regardless of how hard she pounded him.
After a long time, Anastasia calmed down. She was sobbing, and her nose was crimson. She wiped the tears from her face and felt embarrassed when she saw the mess on Ethan's clothes. It had been years since she had cried this intensely. To make matters worse, she was crying in front of Ethan.
"I'm sorry…" Whether she apologized for her behaviour or for dirtying his clothes wasn't apparent.
Ethan was okay with it. He held her hands, giving her warmth and assurance. He sincerely asked Anastasia, "Do you really want Spark Enterprises back?" A question he eagerly wanted to hear the answer from Anastasia herself.
Anastasia was stunned for a moment. "I don't want the Reeds' other firms, no I have no intention to get those from their hands but Spark Enterprises is unique. It is my company. Years ago, I built it gradually step by step, pouring my heart and soul into each stage of its development. It will only be wrecked in the hands of those who are incapable! "I just don't want that." Her answer revealing sheer determination, broken-hearted to her tearful eyes
"Okay, I understand." Ethan nodded.
"If this is what you wanted, I'll return the Spark Enterprises to you."