Chapter 25

Claire's POV When Emma's hand was about to strike my face, I grabbed her wrist. My fingers tightened around it as I pushed her back forcefully. "I've tolerated you for far too long," I warned. "Push me again, and I will hit you back." "Come on then!" Emma roared. "Don't think I'm afraid of you!" Contempt filled my eyes as I glared at her. Anger burned in my chest. At this moment, I couldn't care less about the Watson Group or my job. I was ready to settle all scores,old and new,right here. "...Mr. Watson?" someone gasped in astonishment. I looked up to see Lucius standing at the entrance of the office, his tall frame nearly filling the doorway. Behind him stood Gary Ackerman, the financial manager. Lucius's face was expressionless. The atmosphere in the room instantly froze. For a moment, I felt a flutter of nervousness. No one spoke. The silence was deafening. Gary Ackerman quickly stepped forward, his voice reprimanding as he addressed me. "Claire, what's wrong with you? Miss Briden