An Unbreakable Addiction

Mandy was one of Mia's biggest fans, completely idolizing her. In her mind, Mia was the best. Being a team leader wasn't even enough, Mia should be a senior partner with her skills.

"That promotion might not go to me, so keep those thoughts between us. Don't say that around other people, or they'll just laugh," Mia said seriously, her smile fading.

Her relationships at the firm weren't exactly great. If word got out and she didn't end up getting the promotion, people would definitely make her the punchline of their jokes.

"I'm just talking to you, of course I wouldn't say anything outside this room. But are you going to the dinner tonight, Mia?" Mandy asked.

After working as Mia's assistant for two years, the two of them were pretty casual with each other in private, and their working relationship was smooth.

Mia checked the time. "I have to step out for a bit, but if there's a dinner, just send me the location and I'll meet you there."

Those Genesis shares were a gift from Grandpa. She wasn't going to pass them up, especially not if there was a chance Hunter would end up giving them to Jenna. She couldn't let that happen. "Got it, I'll send you the details later," Mandy said as she continued organizing some files,

Mia tidied her desk and left the office. On the way to Genesis Corporation, she got a call from Mr. Jasper

Sr.

Seeing his number, she hesitated for a moment before answering

"Grandpa."

"Mia, I need you to come to Hunter's office. There's something I need to discuss with you!" His voice was laced with barely controlled anger.

Mia's heart sank a little, but she agreed softly, "Okay, I'll be there soon."

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Meanwhile, in the CEO's office at Genesis, Mr. Jasper Sr. was fuming.

"I always thought you were smart, which is why I groomed you to take over. But look at the mess you've made!" he yelled.

"Hunter Jasper proposed in the hospital with the Jasper family bracelet as the token of love?!

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"I specifically told you to give that bracelet to Mia when I handed it over. But what did you do? You gave it to an outsider!

"Now, you'll call her and get it back. Otherwise, I'll deal with her myself!" Mr. Jasper Sr.'s anger was palpable:

When he saw the trending news, he was so angry he almost exploded. How could Hunter, usually so capable and sharp, turn into such a fool for love?

Mr. Jasper Sr.'s biggest fear was that Mia, tired of all of this, would ask for a divorce. She was the only

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one he considered suitable as the family's granddaughter-in-law, and no one else could take that place.

"It's just a bracelet, not something irreplaceable. I'll have Sam go buy another one right now," Hunter said, reaching for his phone to call Sam in.

Jasper Sr.'s face darkened with fury. "That's the Jasper family bracelet! It's not about the price. It's a symbol of status! What's the point of buying another one for Mia?"

Jenna may seem sweet and gentle, but Mr. Jasper Sr. knew she was cunning. He had never liked her. "The bracelet's already been given away. You can't just take it back," Hunter sighed, rubbing his temples.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

It was just a bracelet, What did it matter if Jenna had it? She was part of the family too. Why should Mia get special treatment?

In truth, he knew it was all because Mr. Jasper Sr. favored Mia.

"Fine, if you won't ask for it back, then I'll swallow my pride and make the call myself," Mr. Jasper Sr. said, fully aware of the significance of that bracelet when worn.

There was no way he would allow Jenna to flaunt it around town, pretending to hold a place she hadn't earned.