Chapter 17 Chloe the Homewrecker Finding a young and resilient person with a C2 certification in Estrenian was not easy these days , as many young people tend to quit their jobs at the slightest difficulty and value their freedom greatly . Perhaps Joseph was just cherishing talent ? William was leisurely sipping on a coffee in his office when he received notice of his dismissal . The HR manager placed the termination letter in front of him , and it took him a while to realize what was happening . " Are you kidding me ? I've been with Fairlight for fifteen years , and I'm being fired just like that ?! " William shouted . The HR manager had harbored resentment toward William for quite some time . His smirk conveyed a sense of satisfaction as he said , " I'm not responsible for this decision . It was made by the CEO . " William's spirits plummeted as he spoke , " You may dismiss me but I demand an explanation and compensation . " " There's no compensation , " the manager chuckled . " As for the reason , I'm not quite sure . But many things don't have a reason . Like that low score you gave that interviewee today who had a C2 proficiency in Estrenian . " William froze and his face turned pale . It was only now that he realized Chloe had someone to back her up . His face turned sour and started packing his things . As the HR manager was leaving , he pretended to remember something and said , " By the way , tell your niece that she doesn't need to come tomorrow . " Meanwhile , Melody was at home , happily picking out clothes to wear on her first day of work . She tried on one after another and struck poses in front of the mirror . While she was in the midst of changing into another dress , she received a call from William . " What ? But you've been with Fairlight for so long . How could they fire you just like that ? " We're just normal friends . She doesn't have anyone to back her up . I'm telling you the truth . " Uncle William , I'm not lying ! Please let me explain ! Wait ! Don't hang up ! " William ignored her and hung up the call . When she tried to call him back , she found that her number had been blacklisted . Melody threw all of her expensive clothes on the floor in anger . Then , in a fit of rage , she went to find Ava who was on a date with Jake . The two were enjoying a candlelit dinner together , basking in each other's company . Ava put down her cutlery and asked with a puzzled look , " What's the matter ? What's got you so riled up ? " Melody glanced at Jake and restrained her anger . " Can you come with me for a moment , Ava ? " " Go with her . I'll cut your steak for you . You can eat it when you get back , " Jake said with a gentle smile . Ava blushed and nodded obediently . " Your uncle was fired because of that b * tch ?! " Ava's voice suddenly rose . Realizing that Jake was still nearby , she lowered her voice and asked , " Are you sure it's not because of some other reason ? " Melody became livid . " What do you mean ? Do you think I have nothing better to do than to lie to you ? " " No , that's not what I meant … " Ava comforted her . Suddenly , a thought struck her and her heart sank . " I saw her riding in a Rolls - Royce last time . Could the owner of that car be involved ? " " Definitely . Her mother died early , her father doesn't like her , and she's got no one to rely on . Without an old man to support her , how could she have gotten my uncle fired ? " Melody replied . Melody was well aware of Chloe's status in the Johnson family . That was why she was so willing to take Ava's side . Ava clenched her fists . The unknown man behind this must have significant wealth or influence to be able to pressure the CEO of Fairlight into firing Melody's uncle . The thought of Chloe relying on an older man and trampling on her in the future was unbearable to her . " Say something ! You have to help me , Ava … " Melody urged impatiently . Ava's eyes flickered and a strange smile appeared on her face . " The man driving the Rolls- Royce is quite old . He must be married . If their affair gets exposed , do you think he'll still care about that b * tch ? "