Chapter 24 Out of the Fire ? 3 12 min left Michelle exaggerated her efforts to clean up , only making it worse . " Caroline , I know you dislike me , but I genuinely wanted to make peace . Rejecting me is one thing , but these documents - all your hard work , ruined ! " Caroline remained silent , watching Michelle's act with detached interest . Oh , look , this scheming girl . Seriously , you'd think girls like Michelle went to some pro school . How else do they all say the same lines and pull the same tricks ? With no response , Michelle's confidence wavered . " Done with your act ? My turn now ? " Caroline said coolly . Without warning , she grabbed Michelle's collar and delivered a slap . The crack echoed through the office , leaving onlookers stunned . Before Michelle could react , Caroline patted her reddening 1/7 09:42 Chapter 24 Out of the Fire ? cheek with a sneer . " What game are you playing ? Did you think these were confidentiality agreements or project documents ? 12 min left " Wrong . These are your future work materials . Since you've ruined them , you'll have to figure everything out on your own . Good luck . " Michelle's face drained of color . " How is this my- " Caroline cut her off , pointing to her former computer where a small red light blinked . " That's a monitor , and I have the memory card right here . Shall we review the footage of how that coffee was spilled and let everyone judge ? " Michelle hadn't expected Caroline to be prepared . Guilt and anger battled on her face as she lost her composure . " Oh look , another meltdown coming ? " Caroline rolled her eyes . " If you're this fragile , honey , maybe work isn't for you . Better stay home and heal up . Would hate for someone to ' trigger ' you into doing something crazy . Like , I dunno … window diving ? " The onlookers stepped back . " Looking at you now , you seem about to have an episode , " 2/7 09:43 Chapter 24 Out of the Fire ? 12 min left Caroline continued . " Planning to cut your wrists or jump this time ? Need any help ? " She opened a drawer , took out a utility knife , and opened the window . Everything was ready , as if she was prepared to assist . Michelle forced a smile . " Caroline , what do you mean ? Are you mocking me or attacking people with depression ? " " I'm calling out fakers like you , " Caroline said bluntly . " Anyone siding with her should think twice . I'm strict but stable . When she loses it , she threatens suicide . " With that , Caroline gathered her belongings and left . The former sycophants carefully distanced themselves from Michelle . Walking out of the Martin Group building , Caroline felt a weight lift from her shoulders . The future looked bright . She was finally free . Just then , William called , " Finished with the paperwork ? I'll send you an address - come right away . We're waiting . " " What's the occasion ? " Caroline asked , puzzled . 3/7 09:43 Chapter 24 Out of the Fire ? " Celebrating your escape from hell , " William replied . 12 min left Caroline laughed and , having nothing better to do , accepted his invitation . Then , she drove to the address - a bar . As she pushed open the door , wind chimes tinkled and confetti exploded overhead . " Congratulations to Supreme Sword's producer , Ms. Warren , on her triumphant return ! " William bounded forward , his usually stern face split by a broad grin . " Welcome back , Ms. Warren ! " " Welcome , Ms. Warren ! " The chorus of voices echoed . The cozy bar was packed - the entire Supreme Sword team was there . Caroline stood stunned . " Are you- " William pulled her aside , affecting a grumpy expression . " I told everyone about your return . This welcome party is specially for you , so don't even think about ducking out . " " You schemer . " Caroline shot him a glare . He crossed his arms . " You finally escaped the Martin Group . 4/7 09:43 Chapter 24 Out of the Fire ? 12 min left Don't tell me you're really considering the Garcia Group ? Think carefully - Martin Group is dangerous , but Garcia Group is no better . " " You have no right to judge my company . " A cold voice cut through . Caroline frowned , her heart skipping a beat . Anthony appeared , his gaze sweeping dismissively over William . " William Brown , Supreme Sword's other producer . You're talented in IT , but you lack business sense - that's why the game stagnated for six years . In that time , Supreme Sword could have reached far greater heights . " William was struck speechless . " Garcia Group started in microchips , " Caroline interjected with a sharp smile . " Mr. Garcia , you're undoubtedly a business genius , but without those initial technical talents - well , there probably wouldn't be a Garcia Group today , nor the current you , Mr. Garcia . " William shot her a grateful look . " You're right , " Anthony admitted , his eyes soft on Caroline . William frowned in displeasure . 5/7 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!