Alden drew a slow breath . " Sienna , they quit , because they didn't know you . They were just worried you couldn't handle things . I've spoken to some . They'll come back immediately if you say the word . You won't find replacements fast . How's the company supposed to run ? Just think about it . " Sienna's gaze landed on him , cold and sharp . " So you're saying I should beg them to return ? " Aiden coughed and turned to the window , not meeting her eyes . " I know it's hard for you . Don't worry . I'll talk to them . " Sienna dropped into the chair , her posture loose and careless as she waved a dismissive hand . " Don't bother . You're not with the company anymore . Might as well stay gone . " The words stung like a slap . Aiden's jaw clenched , his voice rough . " Sienna , I'm still your father . " The threat fell flat . Sienna didn't even look up . " You don't have to be . Lana , show him out . " Aiden stood frozen for a second before turning on his heel and slamming the door behind him . Reno strode in , grinning . " Miss Enna , they're here ! " Sienna nodded in approval . Outside , the laid - off workers lingering by the entrance froze as a stream of new employees filed in . One stopped a fresh face to ask what was happening . When reality hit , panic spread . They had never expected to be replaced so fast . Linda and her fellow ex - managers lounged at home , sipping tea while smugly listing their demands for Sienna when she came begging . They expected double salaries , better benefits , and a formal apology . The phone rang . One manager turned pale , his hand trembling . " What did you say ? You want us to pack our things ? " This wasn't what they had anticipated . They were meant to be negotiating better terms , not cleaning out their offices . " You heard correctly , Mr. Leo Lambert . Collect your things by this afternoon . After that , everything gets tossed out . " The voice on the phone was firm . Leo protested instantly , " You can't do this . " But the voice cut in , " We can and we will . Your replacements are already at their desks . " At the mention of new hires , the group leapt to their feet , shouting questions , but the line went dead . They raced to Hart Corporation in disbelief , only to find every desk was occupied . O Leo , Linda's uncle , had always swaggered through Hart Corporation like he owned it . He barged into his former office , only to find a stranger in his chair . " Who the hell are you ? " he bellowed . " Out of my seat now ! " The young man adjusted his glasses calmly . " I'm Hart Corporation's new finance manager . And you are ? " Leo's face twisted as the truth hit him . He had quit himself . But the thought that anyone could do his job better was laughable . " I was the manager here for years , " he spat . " Your qualifications ? Your degree ? Your experience ? " The young man leaned back in the chair . " Maldrin Economics . Ran overseas operations as deputy director . Saved a failing company and got them to a million a month . Need anything else ? " Leo's jaw clenched in disbelief . ' There was no way he was telling the truth . Hart Corporation wasn't exactly a magnet for top talent . ' Convinced Sienna had staged this whole thing , he barked , " Take me to Sienna . Now ! " " Mr. Lambert , " the young man said calmly , " Miss Enna doesn't see uninvited guests . You can leave now , or security will remove you . And since you have resigned , along with your friends , you don't work here anymore . Please get out . " Leo charged forward , shouting wildly , until two burly security guards seized him . They hauled him out as he kept yelling . One guard snapped , slapping him hard across the face . " One more word and we won't go easy , " the guard growled . " Badmouth Miss Enna ? Who do you think you are ? You're not the first we've tossed out . They 1/2 Chapter 37 al landed in jail . So think twice before speaking . Really thought Hart Corporation needed you? Pathetic . Every new hire here outshines your whole team . Now get lost ! The guard shook his head at the absurdity . ' Seriously ? These guys actually thought they couldn't be replaced ? The company wouldn't even blink if they Vanished tomorrow , ' And just like that , Leo and his gang ended up jobless , facing the consequences of their own actions . Meanwhile , Sienna listened half - heartedly to Reno's enthusiastic report , her mind already drifting . She checked the time . ' Vivian would be off work soon . Time to pick her up . ' Reno , oblivious , kept rambling . If she knew her usually stern , unshakable boss had zoned out during her briefing , she would have be stunned . The Quinn family was in chaos . Sophie's failed attempt to steal the SIE deal rocked the entire family . When the truth came out , she tried to run overseas . She even pushed her parents to plead for mercy , banking on family ties to save her . But the Quinns wouldn't budge . They cut all connections . Then like falling dominoes , every business that had worked with Sophie out of respect for Quinn Group walked away too . Sophie didn't manage to run away . Her company was on the brink of collapse . She had braced for the worst , but not total ruin . Even without the Quinn Group's support , the speed of her company's downfall was shocking . Then came the final blow . Sophie's dark past exploded online , with school bullying records and dishonest business deals spreading everywhere . The news went viral and became impossible to erase . Debts piled up . Employees quit in waves . Junior Quinn Group went bankrupt within hours . Sophie's hands trembled around her coffee cup . It felt like an invisible fist was squeezing her chest . A cold sweat broke out as she wondered who she had crossed . But besides Miles , she couldn't pinpoint anyone . Even Miles was stunned by how fast everything fell apart . ' Losing our partnership shouldn't have bankrupted Junior Quinn Group this fast . Someone must be behind this . ' " Mr. Quinn , Sophie was a backstabbing snake ," his assistant said . " She burned bridges everywhere , hiding behind our name . She brought this on herself . " Miles folded his hands together . " No. Someone's behind this . Find out who . " " Mr. Quinn , are you helping her ? " His assistant frowned , puzzled by the boss's decision to help Sophie after everything she had done . Chapter 38