The Contract Said No Strings Attached (Charlotte) novel Chapter 448

At that moment, Dylan spoke up, his tone cool and even. “Ms. Foster, are you questioning the Austin Group’s competence?”

Katherine quickly waved her hands. “Of course not. I’m just doubting this secretary’s abilities.”

Dylan let out a cold, dismissive laugh. “But she works for me, and I have no doubts. Why does Ms. Foster? Do you really think you know my secretary better than I do?”

Katherine’s eyes widened in shock. See? Dylan just called Rebecca “his person.” Clearly, there was something different about their relationship.

She knew it. Rebecca was a temptress, always scheming to seduce men.

“I—” She opened her mouth to retort, but Alan suddenly snapped, his voice sharp and cold. “Enough! That’s enough out of you!”

Startled by Alan’s outburst, Katherine immediately fell silent, her eyes wide with disbelief as she stared at him.

Why on earth was Alan yelling at her?

Alan’s expression remained icy. “The secretary is right. Go back and read that report. You’ll figure it out for yourself.”

Katherine was furious. Even Alan was siding with Rebecca now. Had they all fallen under her spell?

Then again, back in the day, she was as fresh and lovely as a water lily—pure and beautiful. Five years had passed since she’d left the Foster family, but instead of fading with time, she’d only grown more radiant, like a rare and expensive flower blooming in the world—elegant, striking, impossible to ignore.

“You can’t just judge people by their looks. It’s what’s inside that counts—”

Alan cut her off sharply. “Katherine, decisions about Dynamic Buildings’ partnership with Mr. Austin aren’t yours to make. Apologize to Mr. Austin and his secretary. Now.”

Apologize? For what? She hadn’t said anything wrong.

But there was something threatening in Alan’s eyes, a silent warning that if she didn’t apologize, he’d wash his hands of her for good.

But Alan wouldn’t be swayed. “Rebecca, I know it’s you. I’m not mistaken. I need to speak with you, alone.”

Rebecca hesitated for a moment, but seeing how persistent he was, she stopped denying it. Still, this wasn’t the place for a conversation.

Without a word, she walked toward a quiet, empty hallway.

Alan’s heart leapt when Rebecca didn’t turn him away. He quickly followed her to a secluded corner, away from prying eyes—just the two of them now.

Alan was visibly anxious, almost overwhelmed by the things he wanted to say, but unsure where to begin.

Rebecca faced him, her gaze utterly unreadable.

At last, Alan broke the silence, his voice rough with nerves and doubt. “Rebecca, Katherine said you ran off with another man. Is it true?”