Actions Have Consequences Chapter 26 Analise's POV " Wait , Elizabeth , don't leave . They don't speak for me or the company . You didn't need to bring them . This isn't going to be a battle . I just needed to discuss the contracts . Please stay , we need to talk ," Roger pleaded . " You sure ? They both seemed pretty sure that they were speaking for you , " I replied . " Just come up to my office with us , please ," Roger asked . " After you , " I said . I didn't want to go up in the elevator with them . Sasha immediately tried to grab Roger's arm as they walked to the elevator . He shook her off and looked back at me with a sheepish grin . " She's still new here . She doesn't know anyone else ," Roger advised . I guess he really did think I was stupid . " She knows Dixon . They were talking before I came in , but I don't see her trying to grab his arm . It's weird . I worked here for seven years , and Dixon could never speak to me properly . I guess he likes Sasha , " I replied as we waited for the elevator . The moment it opened , Roger stepped in with Sasha and Dixon , Roger held the door open . " Elizabeth , you can ride up with us ." " No , thanks . I'll stay with the people I can trust , " I responded . Roger looked hurt , but Sasha looked like she was going to cry . Tears spilled out , " I don't even know you . Why would you say something like that about me ? " she sobbed . " Please try to end the waterworks before the meeting starts . Your crying is really distracting . Plus , they don't know where they're going ," I replied . " We'll see you upstairs , right ? " Roger asked . I guess he thought I was going to make a run for it . Not today . I needed to get this handled . Roger's perfect world was about to collapse around him , and I needed to be here to get the ball rolling . " Yes , " I answered . Roger took his hand off the door and let them shut . I could see he was worried . He should be . I'm quite sure that Sasha is not done , not by a long shot . " Let me get this straight . He replaced you with her ? Charlie asked . " He did , " I answered . " What a dumbass , " Drew muttered just loud enough for us to hear . " He is , " I said with a smile . " I think this ic job is going to go down as one of my favorites ," Charlie said with a low laugh . " I certainly hope you can hold your laughter . I'm sure Sasha is going to win an Academy Award today for her acting . She's only with him because he has money now . She rejected him before . Once his money is gone , she'll be gone too , but that won't be my problem . There's more , but just try not to react , " I announced as we ||| Actions Have Consequences entered the empty elevator . "I'm sorry this is happening to you , Analise , " Rodney told me . " Me too , Rodney , but once this is done , I'm not going to be the one who looks bad . I'm going to fight fire with fire ," I said as the elevator pinged , signaling we had arrived on Roger's floor . I was surprised to see Roger standing there when the doors opened . He looked relieved when he saw me . He was unhappy that Rodney was there . He genuinely believed the conditions were clearly hidden in the contract , but not from an experienced attorney . I had given Rodney options . If I had security with us , he could point out the problems here in the company . If we didn't have security , he could claim he needed to review the paperwork . This was the last time I'll be coming back here , voluntarily , that is . " I'm sorry about what my mother said last night . You know how she is , " Roger said as he led me to his office . A few employees greeted me as we walked across the floor . I replied , reminding myself to wish them well as I left today . I felt safe with Charlie and Drew with us . I knew that they would protect me and Rodney if it came down to it . We entered Roger's office , and I wasn't surprised to see Sasha and Dixon sitting in the only two chairs in front of Roger's desk . I took a quick glance at Roger , and he was angry . I'm sure he asked them to behave . I wonder when he's going to realize that Sasha won't stop baiting me until their secret is out . I hope she's not thinking I'm going to respond to her attempts to irritate me . I was already willing to leave . If she keeps pushing , I will . I was only here to let him know that he can't use my designs anymore . It was a courtesy for me to even be here . But I didn't have to stay . " What are you two doing ? Get up . Those chairs are for Elizabeth and her attorney . Go sit on the couch , " Roger insisted . " Why do I have to sit on the couch ? I'm your Design Director , " Sasha hissed out . " I was Design Director here for five years . Guess how many meetings I sat in on ? " I asked . Roger flushed as he already knew the answer . I had never sat in on a meeting like this . Even when I spoke to investors , I met them either in my office or at a restaurant . Roger didn't include me in this type of meeting . I sighed before saying , " I guess I wasn't as talented as Ms. Elliott clearly is . We stood there for over a minute , but neither of them moved . " Roger , just give us the copy you wanted us to look at . Rodney and I will review at his office and get back to you about it . It's clear they don't respect me or Rodney , I'm sure that will change when you get served for the lawsuit , " I stated , and opened the door of his office . " No ! Wait , Elizabeth . They will move ," Roger cried out as he chased me to the elevators . " I no longer work here , Roger , and time is money . You told them to move , and they didn't respect you enough to do so . I was already confronted last night by my replacement . I came here out of respect for what we had , but I'm still not respected . I'm done . I will not return . You can stop texting me . Please communicate any further business with Rodney . He will be dealing with you from now on . We're done , and I no longer have the desire to put up with the crap I did before . Lose my number . The wedding is off . I will make sure that it's announced officially this week , " I told him . The look on his face was almost comical . We stood there as Roger tried to figure out a response to what had just said . Rodney broke the silence . " Mr. Cook , either go get the paperwork or step out of our way . We 2/4 MONDOSO NO ။ O Actions Have Consequences intend to leave . " " The paperwork isn't completed , just yet , Mr. Briggs . Please give me a day or two to get back with you , " Roger managed to get out . " You made me come here and knew you didn't have the paperwork ready ? That doesn't sound like you , Roger . You insisted I come here . I think you believed that I would just show up here and sign whatever you wanted . There was a time when I cared about you , about the company . But those days are over . I'm no longer a part of this company , and I don't care if it sinks . What I do know is that if you continue to produce my designs without a contract , I'll see you in court . I will not settle , and I will ensure that it isn't handled discreetly . I won't stop until the whole city knows what Cook Custom Jewelry has done ," I replied as I looked Roger in the eye . I didn't flinch , and that's when he started to sweat . " Elizabeth , don't be like that . Why would you do this ? We were to be married in just two weeks . You've changed so much , I don't even recognize you anymore . You returned my ring last night , and now this . You are a part of Cook's ; if not for you , the company wouldn't be where it is . I thought that once we were married , the designs would belong to both of us . Don't you understand that if the company fails , you'll never get your money back ? If the company fails , we all fail , " Roger refuted . Before I could respond , the elevator door opened , and Joyce walked out with a pleased look on her face . " This is her officers . She illegally sold my son's home . Please arrest her . " " Don't interfere , I'll be fine , " I quietly told Charlie and Drew . " Rodney , follow us to the police station . Call Gwen and have her call Christine to meet me at the police station . I warned Roger last night , but apparently , he can't control his mother . Oh , and I want to sue Joyce Cook and Roger Cook for false arrest . " I was very calm as I spoke . Getting arrested with my attorney standing right next to me was perfection . There's no sense getting my security team involved in this . " Can you pick me up at the station . I'll be tied up for two hours , so feel free to grab something to eat and pick me up around three - thirty . Can you bring me some food , too , when you come ? That coffee is all I've had today . Joyce was just as stunned as the officers were . If she thought I was going to beg her not to arrest me , she could keep dreaming . The police officers accompanying her looked very confused . " Mom , I told you last night that the house belonged to Elizabeth . Did you not hear what she said ? If you push this , it will be bad publicity for not just my company , but Dad's too ," Roger cried out . " No , it was your home , you told me it was , " Joyce replied . " It's illegal to sell what doesn't belong to you . " But she was less assured about it now . I just wanted them to put the cuffs on me . Because the moment that happens , I will come after everything the Cook's own . Stripping her of every shred of dignity she has . That is what will hurt her the most . Not being able to hold her head up in public is going to ruin her . " Officers , I'm sorry my mother got you involved . She is incorrect . Elizabeth and I were engaged to be married . She ended the engagement and sold the home that she had bought for us . My mother misunderstood who the actual owner of the home was . Thank you for coming , but Elizabeth hasn't broken any laws , " Roger assured them . " Yes , she has , Roger . Just because you're too scared to punish her doesn't mean I'm not going to . I warned MONDA CONO 3/4 Actions Have Consequences her last night that she would go to prison for what she did . I know you think you need her , son , but you don't . Elizabeth is only holding you back . I showed you the deed to the property . I demand that she be brought up on fraud charges . I want to share her mugshot so everyone will know what you did , Elizabeth , " Joyce said with satisfaction . She was looking forward to humiliating me , and as the handcuffs were placed on my wrists , I looked at Roger and smiled . " Don't worry , I'll be taking care of this myself ," I advised him .