"You truly don't know your priorities, Cameron Patterson," Rosalie berated. "Don't you feel ashamed that you made everyone wait for you during such an important ceremony?
"You have no sense of punctuality, even though you're the chief engineer. Maybe you should just quit being an engineer altogether!"
I wanted to explain to Rosalie that I was only late because I had returned home to get her medicine. But when I met her unforgiving gaze, my mouth fell open slightly before I lowered my head.
Rosalie hadn't been joking. She turned to Harry and softly said, "You graduated from a prestigious university abroad, Harry. You have an excellent academic background and outstanding skills. I'd like you to take over Cameron's duties as the chief engineer."
She then turned to look at me to continue her rant. "Did you hear me? Make sure to clear out your office. Since you're unable to perform your duties, you might as well vacate the position to someone who's actually capable."
I raised my head and stared at her in disbelief. "Are you telling me to give up my position as chief engineer to Harry, Ms. Smith?"
"Not only your position, but also all your research and development results. All of it belongs to Harry now, from this day forth. You've disappointed me one too many times, Cameron."
I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. My expression turned steely, and my body began quivering.
When we first established the company, I quit my comfortable and stable job to support Rosalie as much as possible. We started from nothing together.
I sold my old house and withdrew all my savings to support Rosalie. I also worked as the company's core technician and was involved in sales and distribution. The company had been on the verge of going bankrupt before I intervened and steered it back to the right path.
Meanwhile, Harry only secured his position in the company because of his connections. He handled his projects by gathering everyone's ideas. He was only responsible for the presentations.
However, everything that Harry did was spectacular in Rosalie's eyes. Meanwhile, I became someone who was utterly useless from her perspective.
After so many signs, it seemed that our relationship had run its course.
My heart suddenly felt incredibly hollow. I nodded and said, "Sure. I don't have a problem with that. He can take over my position."
Although glee sparkled in Harry's eyes, he tried to reject Rosalie's suggestion. "No, Cam. I'm just an amateur with barely any experience. I wouldn't dare replace you as the chief engineer.
"I just heard that you're having some trouble with your new product development. It's been a year since there's been any progress, no? I just want to do what I can for the company."
Rosalie looked at Harry with adoring eyes. "You're so thoughtful, Harry. No need to be modest. Everyone here is aware of your capabilities. It's thanks to you that the company achieved such tremendous success this year.
"Furthermore, you're an esteemed scholar from a university abroad. Your skills are outstanding. This position belongs to you and no one else."
I nearly burst out laughing upon hearing Rosalie's words.
I had investigated Harry's background when he first joined the company. The university where he furthered his studies was just run-of-the-mill. Although he studied there for five years, in the end, he had to pay the university to graduate.
It was amusing to see Rosalie treat someone like Harry as an "esteemed scholar".
Meanwhile, Rosalie didn't seem to be satisfied just singing Harry's praises. To emphasize the gap between us, she began criticizing me again.
"You've been working on this project for almost a year, Cameron, but you still have nothing to show for it. How long are you going to keep me waiting? Do you even remember what you told me when you first accepted the project?
"You should learn from Harry if you're unable to do your job. Don't just spend all day running that mouth of yours."
I sighed quietly and didn't continue the conversation.
