Second Chance: Marrying into Wealth Chapter 156

Una's face twisted with anger. But she didn't back down just because of a few words from me. Instead, her harsh words became even more relentless.

"What right do you have to mock me? I'm just doing my job. But you? You're the one who's truly disgraceful. And you have such a big mouth. Just a few words and you think I'll end up in jail? Do you think I'm stupid enough to be fooled by you? Don't even mention my career."

"I'm not as lucky as you, nor do I have your looks. I'm already struggling so much, and you still want to cut off my path. I lost my job because of you, and now you're trying to turn the tables on me. You keep saying I threatened you. How did I threaten you?"

"I'd rather be used by a woman than be like you. You're the one who climbed up using your body, trying to seduce someone else's husband to become a mistress. Compared to you, I'm just collaborating with a woman. I consider myself much more dignified than you."

I was stunned by Una's words. What kind of person could say such things?

"After all these years of education, is this all you have in your head? You don't believe me when I say you're stupid. Do you really think I climbed up using my body? Do you think that's possible? Summit Innovations Group became a leading company in such a short time. Do you think a company like that would just let anyone in?" I looked at her mockingly, as if she were a fool.

Una seemed to be on the verge of breaking down. She screamed sharply, "No way, you're lying! Mr. Collins never had a female secretary before, and suddenly you became his secretary. Then there were those rumors about you and Mr. Bennett. You can't be innocent."

I scoffed, looking at her with pity. "If Christopher were so easily swayed by a pretty face, he wouldn't have achieved what he has today. And you still think I climbed up using my body? If that were true, I wouldn't have handled so many projects. That alone proves my capability."

"And do you know that Horizon Ventures Inc and many other companies refused to hire me? Not because I lack ability, but because I risked my life to gather evidence against Lawrence, leading that live broadcast where he tried to harm me. Those companies sympathized with my situation but also saw me as an unpredictable factor and rejected me."

"Similarly, you're the kind of person who gets easily manipulated and causes trouble, making a scene for everyone to see. No company wants that kind of hassle."

"Let's not even talk about the fact that the rumor about me seducing Alan is false. Even if it were true, you backstabbed me and caused all this trouble. Those companies will only see you as a problem. When you look for a job, any company that does a background check will avoid you."

Una initially looked indifferent, even disdainful. But as I continued, her face grew more and more troubled, though she still tried to deceive herself. "No, it can't be. Mrs. Bennett promised me a high-ranking, easy job."

"She was just comforting you. Soon enough, she might not even be able to take care of herself. Do you really think she'll keep her promise? Let me give you an example. She herself hasn't entered any powerful department in the company. How could she possibly have the ability to promote you? Even if there were such a good position, with Ophelia's personality, she would definitely reserve it for her own family."

Una finally started to panic, her voice losing confidence. "She... she wouldn't dare. Isn't she afraid of provoking me and having me cling to her?"

I looked at her with some sympathy. "How could you be so naive after working for so many years? It's almost cute. First of all, she rarely goes to the company. You can't even get into her residence, let alone track her movements. Where would you go to cling to her?"

"Moreover, the methods of the wealthy are far beyond what you can predict or accept. Do you really want to fight a losing battle?"

Una's body went limp with fear.

Because of her orphanage background, she had always been bullied and was somewhat timid and insecure. It was probably because I had been kind to her that she had the courage to confront me.

In reality, she was just a bully at home but a coward outside. So now she was already scared stiff, her eyes full of disbelief and pain.

Seeing a once pure and beautiful girl turn into this, especially with such a pitiful background, I couldn't help but feel a pang of compassion.

When I was at my lowest, someone helped me. Now, I decided to pass on that kindness. I softened my tone and said earnestly, "Ophelia herself is not a good person. You must know how she climbed up. Someone with her character is selfish and self-serving. Do you really think following her will benefit you?"

"And your value to her is only in this one instance against me. After that, you might be useless to her. Are you really willing to risk your future for someone like that?"

"You said you've come this far, which is better than many. If you keep working hard and focus on your profession, your future won't be too bad. Isn't it better to create a future with your own hands than to scheme and harm others for an uncertain one?"

Una looked at me with a complex expression. "Why are you still willing to tell me all this?"

Seeing her attitude soften, I looked at her with a complicated expression. "Consider it my good deed. Your background is indeed pitiful, but there are countless people worse off than you who still strive to live honestly. You're not a bad person, and I remember our past, so I don't want to destroy you completely. Think it over."

"Can we still be friends?" Una asked, probably having taken my words to heart.

"It's unnecessary. Maybe we're just not suited for that. You probably think I'm someone you can easily surpass, which is why you envy and resent me, leading to this situation. In the future, I can't be sure you won't harbor other ill thoughts as you see me doing better. As long as you find your way back, I'll overlook this because of your difficult past."

I considered myself magnanimous, believing that it was better to resolve enmity than to create it. And I meant what I said, so I was sincere.

Una still seemed unwilling to accept it. "Everything comes so easily to you, which is why you can say these things so lightly. But I can't. Do you think I haven't tried hard enough? No, I have. Every time, I work twice, five times, even ten times harder than others. But every time I see hope, reality slaps me in the face. It's not like you. Why am I not one of the lucky ones?"

As she spoke, she became more and more aggrieved, tears streaming down her face.