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Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228 Independence
Yuri had grown a lot at Athena Mother and Child Protection Association recently, and the first thing that changed for the better was her mindset. From then on, she no longer wanted to depend on anyone. She yearned to be strong and independent, but more importantly, she wanted to be the one in control of her own destiny.
She had guessed that the president would react in such a manner, and although she had long stopped pining for his fatherly affection, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness in her heart.
He refuses to show me even an ounce of love and gentleness, huh?
“You've really gone out of hand! Who do you think you are? What makes you think you're worthy of asking for a divorce?” The president thundered, so furious and humiliated that his chest rose and fell heavily.
Argh! Why do I have such a rebellious daughter?
“Of course, I'm worthy! I'm an independent person!” Yuri snapped as she stared unblinkingly at the president. “Not only do I want a divorce, but I also want to work. I want to support myself and realize the value of my own life!”
Alas, that only riled the president even more. “The nerve of you! Have you forgotten you're my daughter? How dare you want to work! A woman ought to be supported by a man! Who would dare hire you, anyway? I'll get your workplace to fire you immediately!”
Just then, the director of the TV station stepped forward, trembling slightly. “Ms. Jenkins applied for our news anchor position yesterday... She's very professional and fully capable of taking up the job...”
“Fire her! Fire her this instant!” the president shouted. How dare this wretched daughter of mine challenge my authority in front of so many guests. She's practically embarrassing me! There's no way I can put up with her insolence!
“Why should I be fired? I'm relying on my own abilities and working hard to support myself. I haven't broken any rules, so what reason is there to fire me? It'd be against labor laws if the director does that,” Yuri said coldly.
“How much more shameless can you get? Of all the jobs available, you chose to be a news anchor, which means you'd be showing your face in public. You'll be the death of me!” the president bellowed as he trembled with rage and pointed at Yuri. “Guards! Tie her up and take her back to the Guzman family. She's not allowed to go anywhere else!”
A crisp, cold voice suddenly rang out from the entrance. “Mr. President, don't you think you've gone a little overboard?”
Upon hearing that captivating voice, everyone was so curious that they promptly turned toward the door, only to see an incredibly gorgeous couple step into the hall.
Dressed in a sleek black suit that displayed his tall and slender figure, the man had a chiseled, handsome face that made almost all the women present swoon. Their hearts fluttered, and no one could resist stealing a few more glances at him.
A fair, flawless hand was hooked around his arm, and the crowd could tell it belonged to a beautiful, elegant woman.
She was dressed in a light purple evening gown that perfectly accentuated her delicate figure and enhanced her elegance. On top of that, the purple diamond necklace around her neck was particularly eye-catching as it shone and dazzled under the lights.
After looking at the woman's face, however, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.
They were all taken aback by her beauty!
The woman's features were exquisitely flawless, and the way her eyes twinkled was bound to leave a lasting impression on anyone.
Upon seeing Ashlyn, almost every man in the room had the same thoughts cross their mind. Wait a minute... Was she the one who spoke earlier? How can a woman have the guts to challenge the president? That's just... At least in Yuri's case, she's the president's daughter. Who does this woman think she is? So what if she's attractive? She's nothing more than a pretty thing to look at and an accessory to us men!
At the same time, several men who had recognized Lucas immediately rushed forward to greet him with a smile on their faces.
“Ah, you're here, Mr. Nolan!”
“It's been a few months since we last met, Mr. Nolan. How have you been recently?”
“Who is this beside you?”
Unsurprisingly, everyone held Lucas in high regard. After all, he was the head of Section Six and had been working closely with everyone on matters like the development of new energy.