Severed Ties

Lila's fragile, pitiable appearance struck Audrey as utterly ridiculous. She narrowed her eyes in scorn.

Gideon looked at her in silence, seeming powerless in the face of the situation.

Lila couldn't hold back her sobs, tears falling in front of everyone. "I've always worked hard. I've never done anything to harm the company. I've always done my job, I just..."

She covered her mouth. "Forget it. I