Chapter 14

Holly called Bethany and asked urgently, "Beth, what's going on between you and my uncle?" Bethany froze, wondering if Holly had already found out about them. "Why do you ask, Hols?" she asked, forcing herself to sound calm. Bethany didn't want to tell Holly about her relationship with Noah. Even if it was just to preserve what little pride she had left, she didn't have to endure anyone's mockery since no one had found out. All she wanted was to forget it quietly and leave that ridiculous past behind. "Haven't you heard? I wanted to recommend you to my cousin's company, but he told me that my uncle had already spread the word. He said that you were fired and that no company could hire you. "Did you cross my uncle, Beth? He's gone too far, though. Who does he think he is, banning every company from hiring you? This won't do. I'm going to confront him on your behalf!" Bethany arched her brow. So, that was it. She relaxed and hurriedly comforted her furious friend. "Don't make r