Chapter 18

Selene understood that she had already lost. She knew the tricks she had up her sleeves couldn't help her win Julian over anymore, much less become his wife. Her eyes were filled with schemes again. Clearly, she had a new idea. She said, "If you want me to leave, you have to compensate me. And it'll have to be a figure that I'm happy with. Otherwise, I'll get the media to expose Ascendia Group for breaking the law and unlawfully dismissing an employee! "The company is negotiating a partnership deal for a key project now, isn't it? You don't need me to tell you how much you'll lose if you get bad press at this juncture, do you?" Her confidence grew the more she spoke. "As for the compensation, I'd like to talk to Mr. Stirling about it personally—just the two of us," she added. I saw her burning gaze, and it hit me. She hadn't given up yet. She was still dreaming of using this chance to be alone with Julian and make him fall in love with her. I looked at her, her lips covered in b