Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 561

Ryan sprang to his feet, shielding me as tea splashed onto his back. He let out a muffled groan.

There were gasps in the conference room. I quickly checked on Ryan, relieved that the water wasn't too hot.

I pushed Ryan away, slamming the table and startling everyone. Even Nelson trembled, his eyes flickering as he looked at me.

"This is outrageous! I did not expect such uncivilized behavior from Bourdamun managers. It’s no surprise that Bourdamun has been stuck in the past. It is stifling Orlinda's entire economy. It’s all because of people with narrow minds like you!"

My words left everyone in the room stunned, especially Nelson's people, who turned pale.

Nelson had acted like a tyrant and became the unquestioned ruler.

"How dare you speak to me like that, you little brat? You've gone too far!” He yelled it while pointing at me.

“Security! Restrain her. She's out of control,” he barked. “Unbelievable! Tell me, where did she come from? She couldn’t have had a good upbringing if she’s that rude."

His yelling echoed in the conference room, and even his people dared not breathe. Some were subtly signaling to me not to confront him.

I sneered as Nelson did not scare me. I just didn’t think his methods were right. He had become a tyrant in Bourdamun, believing he owned everything.

"You’re a classic example of an uneducated person!" I retorted, turning his words against him.

My voice was loud, and my words were articulate. I leaned on our qualifications. The ATL Empire's design institute boasted true global recognition.

"If the CEO says Tanum is not qualified to take over this project, I will take my elite team and leave!"

After my declaration, I sat down and stared assertively at the former authority figure.

Noah caught my implication and seemed surprised. Perhaps he hadn't anticipated such strength from a seemingly delicate young woman.

Witnessing Noah actually reaching for the phone, Nelson scrambled to regain control. "Outrageous..."