53 Chapter 6 I had barely stepped out of the elevator when someone grabbed my arm . It was Gavin's mother . She frowned at me in disapproval . " Isn't today the investor meeting ? What are you doing here ? " She had raised Gavin alone after divorcing his father . My parents had helped her countless times over the years , quietly and without asking for anything in return . But in the past life , she had watched indifferently as my parents died - and then happily welcomed Madeline as her daughter - in - law . " Whatever . It's already settled . Go or don't , it's your problem . " Just then , a group of shareholders ' families walked by , carrying flowers and ribbons , all smiles . " I heard once the funding goes through today , the company's going public next ! " " We've finally made it ! Trusting Gavin was worth it - even all those loans we took out . " They walked into the office , laughing and chatting - only to run headfirst into the furious investors . I stepped aside , avoiding their gaze , and quietly followed the investors . The families entered the meeting room , only to find the shareholders inside looking pale and devastated . " What's going on ? Wasn't today the big investment day ? " " It's over . I told you we shouldn't have let Sloane go . " " Exactly ! We pissed off the investors - now look where we are . " They started blaming each other , and soon the families caught on . " What ? The funding fell through ? What the hell did you people do ? Where's Sloane ? " " I think I saw her earlier .. The shareholders perked up instantly . " Quick ! Bring her back . She might be our last shot ! " I had just helped the investors into Spencer's company car when a crowd came rushing toward me . " Where are the investors ? Are they gone ? Sloane , call them - get them back ! " I looked at their panicked faces and laughed coldly inside . " I was fired , remember ? How am I supposed to contact the investors now ? " " What's going on ? Wasn't this supposed to be guaranteed ? " " If the company collapses , what about our debts ? We'll go bankrupt ! " ' The shareholders ' families broke into frantic sobs , clinging to Gavin , demanding answers . Then Madeline pointed right at me . " This is all Sloane's fault ! She quif , refused to do the presentation , and even messed up the refreshments . That's why the investors left . " " If you don't believe me , just ask Gavin ! " Everyone turned to Gavin . I stared at him too , waiting . Chapter 6 CallApp Google Play INSTALL 25 % Through the crowd , I saw Gavin's lips press into a tight line then he nodded . In that instant , my heart dropped into a void . " No … " The outraged crowd didn't let me speak . They swarmed me , shouting and hitting . " What the hell is wrong with you ? We invested everything - we're ruined now because of you ! " " Beat her ! She deserves it ! " My wounds from the dog attack reopened , and my body was covered in fresh scratches from their nails . I looked like a complete wreck And Gavin stood silently on the sidelines . " What the hell are you doing ? Get away from my daughter ! " My father appeared out of nowhere , shoving people aside to reach me . He helped me up , his eyes full of aching concern . " It's her fault we lost everything ! Your family better cover our debts ! " " Yeah ! All the bank loans - we want your family to pay them back ! " Tears welled in my father's eyes , but he stood firm in front of me . A rock hit his head , splitting it open . Blood streamed down his face . I cried out , voice trembling with rage and grief . " Don't you people get it ? It was Madeline who wanted to serve Yoo - hoo to the investors ! They locked me up in a basement … ' " Liar ! Gavin's your fiancé . Who would dare lock you up ? " " Exactly ! Everyone knows how powerful you were at the company . You sabotaged us on purpose ! " The shareholders , blinded by rage , unleashed their fury on me and my father . We were swallowed by the mob . My father shielded me as best he could , his voice barely holding together . " Hang on , Sloane . I've already called the cops . In this life , I swear I'll protect you . " I stared at him in disbelief , tears pouring down my cheeks . Turns out , my father had been reborn , too . Chapter 6