My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey)

Audrey had just taken a hit, her head snapping slightly to the side as she tasted blood on her tongue, a fiery sensation spreading through her cheeks. She clenched her teeth, holding back the tears that threatened to spill, and shot a cold glare at Albert. Albert, with his condescending attitude, stared her down, his expression grave as he scolded, "Audrey! Are you seriously this intolerant? What did Eliza do to you?"

Even though it was office hours, people were milling around the pantry, and everyone was taken aback by the slap Albert had just delivered.

The office buzz had already been alive with the gossip about the Rhodes family's daughters. They figured Audrey's standing in the company could take a hit, but they definitely didn't expect Albert to be this harsh. Throughout the whole ordeal, Audrey remained silent, showing neither anger nor disappointment-just a chilling stare directed at Albert.

After the impulsive slap, Albert felt a twinge of regret. Yet, looking into Audrey's eyes reminded him of the past, which only fueled his irritation as he snapped, "You think you can glare at me? Do you think I hit you for no reason? "You splashed hot coffee on Eliza today. Who's to say you won't do worse tomorrow? Just go apologize to Eliza."

Audrey scoffed and stayed quiet, refusing to engage.

At that moment, Eliza chimed in sweetly, "Dad, it's okay, Audrey didn't mean it." With a warm smile, she added, "I get that she has some pent-up anger. If a little coffee splash helps her feel better, I don't mind taking it on the chin." On one side stood the cold and aloof Audrey, while on the other was the sweet and understanding Eliza. The scales tipped in Albert's mind as he pointed a finger at Audrey and lamented, "Look at you! I'm really disappointed, Audrey!

"Over the years, you've been riding on the Rhodes family name, but it's like you're forgetting me, your own father. Don't forget Rhodes Enterprises belongs to the Rhodes family-not just you. Without your status as a Rhodes, you're nothing. Do you really want to keep acting like this?"noveldrama

Even the thickest-skinned person wouldn't be indifferent to those words. And Audrey had poured her heart and soul into Rhodes Enterprises over the years. All her hard work and dedication had only earned her accusations and bitterness in return. Audrey lowered her gaze, and it felt like her heart sank to the bottom.

Once the pride of the Rhodes family as their eldest daughter, she had fought her way into Rhodes Enterprises, climbing the corporate ladder through countless interviews and challenges until she reached her current position.

At first, no one in the company even knew she was Albert's daughter. She earned her place through sheer determination.

But now, hearing Albert casually suggest that everything she had achieved was just because of her family name sent a chill down her spine.

With a cold stare, she met Albert's eyes and declared, "Don't worry, I'll resign once the Brightview Group project wraps up."

Gasps rippled through the onlookers. Audrey's leaving seemed impossible to them. While anyone else might come and go, Audrey was different.

She had poured her heart and soul into the company, practically living there aside from eating and sleeping.

Thanks to her tireless efforts, Rhodes Enterprises had established a strong presence in Riverdale in just a few short years. Losing her would be like losing a vital limb.

Every was wondering how they would land the projects they desperately needed and if they were still on track to go public in five years as planned.