“Phoebe, dear, I’m signing the contract with your company next week. I’ll be in Russia for inspections. Can’t make it in person.”
I frowned. “Uncle… I quit.”
There was a pause on the other end. “Trouble at work? Do you need me to step in?”
“No need. I want to go back to the company and take charge of this project.”
I hung up and let a small smile curl on my lips.
No rush; this is just the opening act.
At the signing ceremony, my appearance left everyone at my old company stunned.
Especially Cody and Sadie. The way they looked at me was like they wanted to slice me with their eyes.
Sadie sneered. “What are you doing here? You’ve been fired. You have no right to be part of this signing!”
I cast her side-eye. “So just because I’m not an employee of your company, I can’t be here? Ever thought I might be on the other side of the table—representing CipherLux Innovations?”
She laughed, disgusted. “Girl, don’t be ridiculous. The head of CipherLux Innovations is my dad. I am the client here; I can sign on his behalf anytime!
“Bold words, calling yourself the client. A cheap gold-digger like you isn’t even worthy of cleaning for CipherLux Innovations!”