Renee appeared calm when she said to the two women, "Well, it's true that I had a divorce, but I don't think that I'm inferior to others because of it. Everyone has the right to choose their happiness; I just chose a way that made me happy. What's more... Ladies, can you guarantee that you'll never get a divorce? When you're putting me down, did it ever occur to you that you may face the same situation one day? I'm afraid you'll be much more miserable than me if it happens."
"Why, you..." The two women were furious, but couldn't argue.
The surrounding people clapped enthusiastically at Renee's response, especially the married women who felt the same as her. Their hands soon became numb from clapping.
"Good! You made a good point. Women should never look down on other women. We should unite to fight against those vulgar and crafty men instead of fighting against other women!" A woman with black glasses added on eagerly.
Renee glanced at the woman and nodded approvingly. Women like her would surely be respected at the workplace.
When Renee saw that the elevator had arrived, she raised her chin and straightened her back, walking into the elevator like a queen.
No one dared to follow her except the woman in black glasses. She followed Renee into the elevator bravely.
"Which floor are you going to?" Renee asked her.
"Twenty-eighth floor. Thank you." The woman smiled sweetly and thanked Renee politely.
"That's right!" Laura smacked the table and said angrily, "It's fine if my stupid brother acted foolishly, but he dragged me down with him! I spent money to buy these shares back then. Why should I give them up just because he asked me to? He can't bully me like this! If you don't return my shares to me today, I won't let you live in peace. I'll take you down with me!"
Renee rubbed her aching temples, then said icily, "Come to my office to talk it over. Aren't you embarrassed for making a scene?"
"Fine, let's talk. I want to see what will come out of it!" Laura followed Renee into her office.
The employees immediately gathered and started gossiping noisily. "Oh, it's over. Our company is over. Both Mr. Osborne's and Miss Osborne's power has been snatched. This company is controlled by an outsider now, and it'll be ruined sooner or later. Let's hurry up and think of a way to leave!"
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