"Is there something you need?"
The moment Juno saw Sasha, he let go of Quinn, a barely noticeable hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"This is the annual report for our workshop. It needs to be stamped," Sasha said, pretending to stay calm.
"You came to find me just for this trivial matter?" Juno's expression darkened for some reason as he tossed the report onto the desk.
The referral letter fluttered out, with Sasha's name clearly written on it.
"Do you want to go back to Coldbourne?" Juno's heart sank in a sudden panic.
Even Quinn held her breath.
Years ago, Juno had begged her, tearfully, not to go abroad, but she hadn't shown any sympathy.
However, life overseas wasn't as perfect as she'd imagined. The Ledger Family was schemed against and soon, they went bankrupt.
She was no longer the young lady of the Ledger Family. Instead, she had become the target of dangerous people, forcing her to flee back to the country.
Fortunately, Juno hadn't forgotten about her. He even found a substitute to ease his longing for her.
When Quinn saw how much Sasha resembled her, she couldn't hide her delight.
She not only wanted to marry Juno and live a privileged life again, but also planned to use Sasha as a scapegoat to settle her old scores.
Now that the "scapegoat" wanted to leave, she was more anxious than even Juno.
Quinn smiled, covering her lips and said, "Juno, is it because you've been too kind to her? She must think you're a fool, using the same trick of 'playing hard to get' twice?"
Juno immediately calmed down.
He tore the referral letter into pieces and threw it hard at Sasha's face.
"In Coldbourne, you're just a lowly worker without parents. You finally managed to cling to me and you would be willing to leave? Even acting has its limits. Be careful, or you'll end up with nothing!"
The sharp fragments of paper left marks on Sasha's face. Blood droplets oozed out and seeing the numerous scars on her trembling hands, Juno realized that she had suffered so much in just two days.
Feeling a pang of guilt, he compromised, "Fine, after work on New Year's Eve, wait for me at the factory gate."
Quinn tried to stop him, "Juno..."
""There's no need to say more, I know what I'm doing."
Seeing his determination, Quinn had no choice but to fall silent, showing a gentle smile. "Alright, I'll listen to you."
However, the malicious look in her eyes sent a chill down Sasha’s spine.
Sasha only wanted to return home safely, without getting involved in this rivalry. So, after finishing work on New Year's Eve, she went straight to the dormitory.
Everyone else had gone home for the holidays, leaving the dormitory unusually quiet and empty.
As Sasha was about to go get hot water, she suddenly saw Juno storming in, his face full of anger. "Didn't I tell you to wait for me at the gate?"
"I have something to do."
"What could you possibly have to do? Don’t you want to meet my parents? I’ll take you back to meet them."
Sasha was stunned for a moment. In the past, she had wanted to meet Juno's parents, hoping for their approval and acceptance. After three years, Juno had never agreed.
Now, when she had given up, he was suddenly willing. Unfortunately, it was too late.
Sasha straightforwardly said, "I don't want to meet them anymore."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Juno angrily picked her up and slapped her. "Behave yourself!"
Sasha felt a surge of shame in her heart but couldn’t break free. Fortunately, it was New Year's Eve and there were hardly any people in the factory.
She was shoved into the back seat of Juno’s Mercedes.
Just as she settled in, Quinn’s voice came from the front passenger seat.
"Juno, in the years I’ve been away, no one else has taken this seat, right?"
"Of course not."
