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Chapter 62

When the view inside the office came into sight, Mia turned her gaze away coldly, unable to stomach what she saw. On the CEO's desk facing the door, a coquettish woman with curly hair looked over in surprise and panic. Her deep V-neck shirt revealed a heaving chest.

Shawn's face turned livid with anger. "Get out. You clueless fools! The kick at the door just now nearly scared him senseless. When he saw the three at the door hadn't moved, he pulled up his pants and shouted, "What are you doing? Do you want to get fired?"

He had seen photos of Mia but never met her in person. When he saw her, his eyes lit up, and he greedily licked his lips. But in an instant, he frowned as if remembering something, a flash of fear crossing his eyes.

The stunning, curly-haired woman had fixed her dress by now. She walked seductively to Shawn's side, her high heels. clicking. "Who are they? How can they be so rude? Are they some of your other flings?"

It was only then that Mia recognized the woman with curly hair as Melanie Bennett, Universe Entertainment's top

star.

Melanie shot Mia a challenging look and asked, "Or is she your wife?" She typically only paid attention to entertainment news about herself, so she naturally didn't recognize Mia

Shawn was utterly confused, and he couldn't snap out of it for a long while. He thought anxiously, I'm doomed! She knows everything now. But...so what if she knows? My cousin is a shareholder of the Eldoria Group! With this in mind, he coldly snapped at Melanie, "Get out!"

"Get out? Are you out of your mind?" Melanie retorted. She had been with him for a while, thinking she had secured her position as the CEO's wife.

In a fit of rage, Shawn slapped her and shouted again, "I told you to get out! How dare you seduce me and drug me in broad daylight in my office?" He directly pinned the blame on her

Melanie was utterly stunned and wondered what on earth Shawn was talking about. She wanted to retort, but after seeing his crazed and terrifying eyes, she reluctantly backed down for the sake of her career. Meanwhile, Mia stood quietly on the side, watching the ridiculous scene unfold, and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Shawn adjusted his attire, shamelessly pretending as if nothing had happened. He said, "Ms. Reed, why didn't you inform me that you were coming? It's rude of me to not welcome the CEO of our headquarter."

When Selene heard him address Mia so respectfully, her heart skipped a beat. She thought, 'No wonder Mia owns limited edition clothes. It turns out she's the CEO of the Eldoria Group.

Mia frowned as she caught a whiff of the unpleasant odor in the CEO's office. She stepped back and coldly replied, "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have seen this spectacle."

With no other options, Shawn decided to fight back, saying, "What just happened was an accident. If that artist hadn't drugged me, trying to threaten me..."

"You really have a way with words, Mr. Lister," Mia commented nonchalantly, crossing her arms and walking to open a window. "However, I only act based on evidence," she added as she looked down at the bustling crowd below.

"Selene, there's something I need you to do. Mia gestured for Selene to come closer and whispered in her ear, instructing her to find witnesses and evidence of Shawn's misconduct with the artists.

Selene, having been oppressed for a long time, was naturally willing to carry out the task. She nodded without hesitation and walked toward the elevator.

Shawn watched this disloyal artist trainee, his face contorting with anger. Mia sneered, "What's wrong? Are you still not satisfiedr

Eliot immediately showed Shawn the voice messages, chat evidence, and transaction records on the tablet about the bald director he hired to produce defamatory videos against Mia. Eliot even edited the draft right in front of Shawn, 1/2 11.00 

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scheduling the post to go live at nine in the morning tomorrow on the Eldoria Group's official social media account.

"Shawn, I am formally notifying you that you are fired, Eliot declared. "Additionally, Ms. Reed will pursue legal action against you for slander and defamation. As for your abuse of power, coercion, and other offenses, the authorities will judge based on the evidence. Shawn felt each statement strike him like lightning. It took him a while to process the reality.

"No... You can't just fire me. My cousin is a shareholder of the Eldoria Group!" Shawn protested.

Mia sneered inwardly. Shawn is so stupid. She smiled and somewhat apologetically said, "Tm sorry. But I am in charge of the Eldoria Group now. Then, she changed her tone. "Or maybe...you could tell me who's been instructing you to smear me online repeatedly? I might let you off the hook."

Shawn wasn't that foolish. He knew Mia was asking because she didn't have any evidence of someone else instructing him to defame her.

"No one told me to. I just can't stand women like you who don't deserve your positions!" He hung his head, seemingly accepting the harsh reality. "You women are all despicable, willing to do anything for money and fame...

Mia's eyes were icy as she looked at Shawn. While she didn't exclude the possibility that some give in to societal temptations willingly, she knew that most were driven by desperation. But she would never allow such corrupt practices.

SINO