Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Alessandra rested for a day before returning to the company to work. She was feeling down in the dumps because she was worried about the compensation amount. In fact, she did not sleep well the last two nights. Even though Emmanuel had told her not to worry and promised he would find a solution, she could not help but worry. She feared Derek might confront her that day and make a police report because she could not afford to pay. If that were to happen, she might lose her job, which would make things worse. Regardless, Alessandra was not someone who would evade problems, and the matter had to be resolved eventually. Worst case scenario, she would kneel before Derek in hopes the latter would forgive her. “Ma’am!” Sure enough, Derek went looking for her shortly after she clocked in. Alessandra straightened herself and greeted him politely, “M–Mr. Schwartz!” “I want to talk to you about the laptop and the phone Before Derek could finish, Alessandra teared up, and she got to her knees. “Ma’am, what are you doing? You can’t do this!” Derek quickly helped her up. That scene was witnessed by everyone in the company. Even Beatrix, who passed by, watched it from afar. Naturally, she did not know Mackenzie had helped settle the issue. If necessary, I’ll help Emmanuel’s mom to pay. Although Mackenzie did not agree with the marriage, the cleaner was still her mother–in–law. Beatrix could not let the latter be in such a tough situation. “Mr. Schwartz, my family really can’t afford to come up with twenty thousand. Please have mercy on me. I really didn’t do it on purpose!” Alessandra pleaded with tears streaming down her face. With so many people watching the commotion, Derek was grateful that the news about him extorting twenty thousand from Alessandra had not spread. Otherwise, he would be reprimanded by everyone. “Ma’am, I was only saying that to remind you to be careful next time. Anyway, you don’t have to compensate me anymore.” “Huh?” What’s going on? Alessandra was stunned. She never expected Derek would change so drastically. Immediately, relief flooded her heart, but she still could not stop crying. “R–Really? I don’t need to compensate you anymore?” “Yes. That’s what I wanted to talk to you about.” Derek left as soon as he finished speaking to avoid attracting a crowd. Everyone was in shock. Even Beatrix was stupefied. After all, she had witnessed Derek’s encounters with Alessandra, and the contrast in his behavior was huge. Something obviously happened before this. Did Mackenzie help Emmanuel again? Otherwise, things wouldn’t have been resolved so easily, even if I had helped Ms. Cadigan put in some words. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰind_ηovel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the matter was resolved, Alessandra felt refreshed, and she excitedly dialed Emmanuel’s number. Emmanuel was still working at the hospital at that moment. When he learned about the matter, he breathed a sigh of relief. “Manny, did Mackenzie help? I need to thank her in person.” Alessandra was already desperate enough to see her daughter–in–law. And now, her desire to see the latter grew stronger. This daughter–in–law of mine is really capable. It must be a blessing from the Lowe family’s ancestors that Emmanuel found such a great wife. “Mom, it’s almost the end of the month. You’ll get to see her in a few days,” was all Emmanuel could say. As soon as he hung up, he began to worry. A few days ago, Mackenzie had told him she might not go home with him, and the topic had been suspended ever since. Mom will be disappointed if Mackenzie doesn’t go home with me.