The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274 Ruby’s Team

Chapter 274 Ruby’s Team

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Seated at the very front was the project manager who had always been closest to Ruby.

In the past, whether it was funding or high–profile projects, he had dealt directly with Ruby.

Even salaries and profit shares were calculated separately.

He was the overall person in charge of the entire project department.

The two managers exchanged glances, a trace of disdain curling at the

“You’re Mrs. Nolan, right? Sure, we can go with you–but you should for us.”

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The one speaking was named Bradley Jordan, around 36 or 37, hair slicked back neatly, his smile unmistakably greasy.

The man beside him, Alex Booker, chimed in as well.

“Can’t have the brothers tagging along and starving.”

Bradley clicked his tongue twice.

“Of course, if Mrs. Nolan has other ways to make sure the brothers are well fed, that works too.”

The room erupted into a round of laughter.

How much filth and lewd inte

was hidden in those crude jokes–only they themselves knew.

Janice was so furious that she was about to start swearing.

Don’t they know this is Mr. Eric’s wife?

How dare they flirt with her to her face!

Are they insane?

Do they not want to survive in this industry anymore?

But deep down, she also understood one thing.

These people were Ruby’s trusted inner circle, usually deferential and obedient to her.

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Now that they believed Ruby had been schemed out of her position, it was only natural that they had no goodwill toward Alice.

Besides, they all believed Ruby was only temporarily gone and would return soon enough.

When that happened, the project department would still answer to Ruby.

So, why bother humoring Alice now?

“Do you even know what you’re saying?”

Janice snapped sharply–if she were the boss, she’d fire them on t

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Yet, there was not a trace of anger on Alice’s face.

Her beautiful eyes shifted slightly as she slowly looked toward Bradley.

“Three years ago, you set up a second household at the Windverse construction site. Your child is two years old now, right?”

Bradley’s expression changed instantly.

The leering grin vanished, replaced by wary scrutiny.

“At three years old, a child needs preschool. Conditions in Windverse are poor, so the mother and child wanted to come to Mapleford.

“But once they’re here, secrets won’t stay buried. Your wife will find out sooner or later.”

Her voice was unhurried, like a dull blade carving into flesh–each word landing made Bradley tremble.

“As your superior, it’s only right that I help resolve my employee’s troubles. So, I’ve arranged for them to come–and I’ve already informed your wife.”

Cold sweat broke out across Bradley’s face. What the hell?

Alice glanced at her watch. “They’re in the conference room on the third floor right now. I’ll give you an hour of personal leave–go deal with it.”

“That can’t be right–don’t let her fool you,” Alex said, grabbing him. “She just wants to see you make a fool of yourself.”

The project department had only been assigned to Alice today.

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Before that, everyone knew how tightly Ruby had controlled this department.

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To think Alice could uncover all this the moment she took over–and even bring people here?

Who would believe that?

She must have just picked up some scraps of information and wanted to scare them.

Bradley suddenly snapped out of it.

Having his secret exposed had panicked him, making him lose his judgment.

A trace of mockery flashed across his face as he looked her up a insolence.

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“Mrs. Nolan…”

He deliberately paused, the insult plain as day.

“You’re quite interesting.”

As the words fell, his gaze drifted to Alice’s slender neck.

Long, fair, with perfectly defined collarbones.

What a pity she was dressed so conservatively.

His mind was already filled with indecent images, his grin nauseating.

Alice narrowed her eyes. “You missed the best window.”

Bradley burst out laughing. “Mrs. Nolan … who are you trying to scare? You think I grew up frightened?”

After a brief pause, he added deliberately,

“But then again, Mrs. Nolan, your assets are bigger. I’ll give you that.”

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