"Do you really think there are no other people than you who can handle this project?” he sneered. “Well, since the proposal you made is in my hand, Evelyn can handle the presentation. You don't need to come."
I had seen the real Leo, but still, his harsh words made my heart bleed.
Just a month ago, to help his company secure this opportunity, I drank with the client representative. As a result, I ended up in the hospital for gastrointestinal bleeding.
As soon as I was discharged, I went back to work on the proposal right away. Now, Leo wanted to throw me aside and put Evelyn in my position to eat the fruit of my labor.
I sighed silently. I should have seen this coming. In the past, he always trusted my capabilities and sent me alone on business trips. However, this time, he had insisted on bringing Evelyn along with him. He claimed he did it because the other party was in a remote location, so he became concerned for my safety. In reality, he wanted to build a connection for Evelyn in the business circle.