NovelEnglishChapter 361 Her Pillar of Strength Adeline hesitated for a moment. "Everything's fine. We're all okay, she finally replied.
Knowing Creta had just undergone heart surgery and couldn't handle any shocks, she warned, "If you get any strange calls, just hang up. Don't accept anything suspicious, and if anything seems off, callor even the police." ching serious happened." eline was taken aback by her serious tone. "Okay, understand... Ms. Hoven, is something wrong? It sounds like something s Emelie reassured her, "It's nothing. Just don't tell my parents anything, I'm busy with work and won't be coming hthis weekend. I've arranged for Eliana to take Mom for her follow-up appointment." "Um.alright," Adeline responded.
After hanging up, Emelie returned to her desk feeling somewhat disoriented Janelle placed a paper box in front of her. "Ms. Hoven, there's a package for you at the front desk I brought it up on my way here." Emelie managed a weak smile. "Thank you." Emelie managed a faint smile. "Thankyou." she grabbed a utility knife and out the tape Thinking it was the aroma diffuser she ordered a few days ago, she casually opened it, but something furry suddenly popped out. It startled her so much that she screamed and instinctively threw it away.
It landed with aloud thud, drawing all her colleagues' attention "What's wrong? Are you okay?" they asked, crowding around her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEmelie was terrified. Her face turned pale as she stumbled back several steps. Two other assistants cforward to check on her.
it turned out to be a toy skull, and due to being dropped on the ground, red unidentified liquid oozed out, accompanied by an eerie laughter from the skull. "What is this? A prank? someone asked.
"Ms. Howen, who would send you this?" another inquired.
Emelie didn't know. She walked silly over and picked up the package. The sender's address was take.
Sup As she got closer, she smelled the red liquid, which had a distinctly bloody scent.
Hercolleagues.noticed too. "Is this real blood?" "It smells like chicken blood..." "Could it be those people online? I saw someone posted Ms. Hoven's information and said they wanted to give her a "surprise."" "Cyberbullying is one thing, but sending something like this to scare her is just too much. Ms. Hoven, you should call the police." Emelie stared fixedly at the bloodied skull on the ground, wondering if it was just a prank or if someone intended to harm ber. If there had been a weapon inside, would she have been in serious trouble by now? Would she have to live in constant fear from now on? Emelie clenched her fists tightly Bryan heard the commotion and stepped in After a brief glance, he frowned slightly and ordered, "It's just a toy. Clean it up. Ms. Hoven, cwithAt Bryan's command, everyone quiddy dispersed, and Emelle stiffly entered his office. Seeing her pale face, Bryan personally poured a glass of warm water and handed it to her.
"Thank you, Mr. Swanson," Emelle said as she accepted the water with both hands, Bryan gently said, "I've heard about your situation. Funderstand that these weren't intentional on your part." "1'm sorry, Mr. Swanson. My personal issues have impacted my work again," Emelie apologized.
"Before Sam went to Eprand, she askedto take care of you," Bryan said. "However, given your current state, it's not suitable for you to continue working here for now." Emelie looked up suddenly, "Are you firing me, Mr. Swanson? After a moment of thought, Bryan said, “No, but you need to take a leave of absence. Once you've resolved your issues, you can return. For now, hand over your work to Janelle." Freling numb, Emelie left the executive office, Janelle had already been briefed and cover to coordinate the handover The janitors had cleaned up the skill and the red liquid, but as Emelie sat at herdesk, she could still faintly smell the metallic scent
Feeling nauseous and on the verge of throwing up, Emelie hastilycompleted the handover and fled the office. Once inside the elevator, she stood in a corner. unable to stand, she leaned against the wall, bent over with her hands on her knees.
hecould tells was in a very bad state, worse than she had ever been.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe only thought in her mind was to go home, to be with Greta, where she felt safe.
But she quickly remembered she was restricted from leaving Weston, She couldn't go home.
Closing her eyes, Emelle felt a heavy weight on her chest, making it hard to help but sink to breathe. She went the floor, struggling for air. When the elevatur reached the first floor and the doors slowly opened, she looked up helplessly and saw William standing there.
He was like a pillar of strength, appearing winter she was at herm worst. Enelle stood up stiftly, her eyes welling up with tears. Without a second thought, she ran toward him.
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