Kalos Sugar , spice & everything nice ! These sweet love stories are perfect for . 4.5 FREE Google Play INSTALL you 104 % Chapter 2 As soon as I stepped outside , Madeline and Gavin appeared in front of me . " Sloane , why did you suddenly leave like that ? " Madeline pouted , her voice dripping with false innocence . " Is it because the board approved my idea instead of yours ? Are you upset , Sloane ? I shouldn't have stolen your spotlight . " " It has nothing to do with you . Your proposal was excellent , so of course we agreed . Sloane's just being petty , she should apologize to you . " I stared coldly at the man I'd grown up with . During our school days , I'd followed Gavin everywhere like his little shadow . He'd always acted irritated , but deep down , he had protected me at every turn . Once , a senior girl cornered me in an alley because she had a crush on Gavin . He came rushing over , standing fiercely in front of me . " Sloane is my girlfriend . Anyone who dares to touch her will have to answer to me and I won't go easy , even on a girl ! " - " Did you hear me , Sloane ? Apologize to Madeline ! You're a senior executive ; how can you be so small - minded ? " Gavin's impatient voice snapped me out of my thoughts . Seeing me standing motionless , he reached out and shoved me roughly . Caught off guard , I slammed into the wall , and my wrist instantly swelled . Tears sprang involuntarily to my eyes from the sharp pain . A flicker of panic crossed Gavin's face when he saw me crying . " Sloane , you really know how to make a scene . Gavin barely touched you , yet you flew so dramatically into the wall . Anyone who saw would think he was bullying you . " Madeline's words made Gavin pause , his gaze turning disdainful . " Sloane , get up already . Stop embarrassing yourself . " Just then , some shareholders began filtering out , pausing in confusion at the sight before them . " What happened here , Ms. Harper ? Did you upset Gavin again ? You're about to get married - quit throwing tantrums . " Seeing the shareholders approaching , Madeline instantly welled up with tears . " Sloane's probably just unhappy that everyone liked my proposal . It's fine. For the sake of the company , I don't mind if she lashes out at me . " " Sloane , how can you be this petty ? Act professional ! Stop going after people over everything it's completely out of line . " " That's right . Madeline's proposal was quite innovative . I genuinely liked it . " " Besides , our company is a market leader . So what if we serve Yoo - hoo ? Who else would they invest in ? " Listening to the shareholders ' chatter , I stood up slowly , clutching my injured wrist , laughing bitterly to myself . " I never said Madeline's idea was bad . It's just that I have something urgent tomorrow , so I probably won't attend the investor meeting . " Gavin's brow furrowed deeply , and he jabbed a finger at me . " Sloane , don't push it ! At a crucial moment like this , don't you dare throw your childish fits ! " Chapter 2 2.08 % Kalos TV - Short Dramas & Reels Kalos Sugar , spice & everything nice ! These sweet love stones are perfect for you 4.5 FREE Google Play INSTALL Oh , now you realize it's a crucial moment ?! The company was on the brink of collapse financially . If we failed to secure this investment , we'd all be out on the streets . " Sloane , you really need to rein in that attitude . When the company goes public , Gavin's worth will soar . If you keep this think he'll still bother with you ? " " Exactly . You're an executive . You need to understand the importance of sacrifice for the company . " do you up , Watching their sanctimonious faces , I nearly laughed aloud . Every contract this company had was negotiated by me . I'd drunk myself into the hospital countless times to secure those deals . Now , stomach medicine was practically my staple diet . Yet , because Gavin feared losing control , I'd given him all the credit . And now they thought I needed to cling to his coattails ? Madeline suddenly spoke up , adopting a considerate tone . " How about I handle Sloane's presentation tomorrow ? Sloane can just send me her report . " Gavin's expression relaxed , and he asked her gently , " Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you ? " " It's fine . For you , for the company , I don't mind working harder . If Sloane doesn't want to do it , I will . ' " Sloane , did you hear that ? Look at Madeline then look at yourself . You should be ashamed . You're grown - up but behave irresponsibly . Who do you think you are ? You're fired ! This company can run just fine without you ! " At this , some shareholders finally seemed to come to their senses . Chapter 2