The Heiress’s Second Chance at Vengeance
Chapter 386 Shut Down
+8 Pearla
“What is wrong with this person? Naomi is my daughter. Why can’t I go see Mr. Henry with my own. daughter?”
“Rules are rules. No means no.”
The receptionist couldn’t be bothered to explain. “Either both of you leave, or only one goes up. Your choice.”
Her dismissive attitude made Evelyn’s face turn red with anger, but she couldn’t force out a single retort.
In the end, Naomi could only say, “Then I’ll go up by myself. Mom, wait here.”
No matter how unwilling Evelyn was, she had no choice but to nod.
After Naomi left, Evelyn glared at the receptionist, who remained unfazed.
Henry’s assistant had already called earlier to let them know there was no need to show these visitors any courtesy.
Work was already frustrating enough–this was a rare chance to vent a little while still on the clock.
Meanwhile, Naomi managed to squeeze herself into an employee elevator.
It was packed to the brim. She was pushed all the way to the back and had to practically fight her way out when she finally reached the eighth floor. By the time she stepped off, she was breathless.
Just seeing Henry’s office put her in an even worse mood.
“Ms. Naomi, correct? You’re a bit early. Please wait here for a moment.”
“I still have to wait? Is your Mr. Henry really that busy?”
“But of course. Mr. Henry has countless matters to deal with each day. He usually doesn’t receive walk–ins at all.”
The assistant didn’t even offer her a cup of tea.
Naomi had no choice but to wait in the break room–where there wasn’t even a seat for her.
She was convinced this was all deliberate. Henry was messing with her on purpose.
She stood for what felt like forever, her legs aching.
When she glanced at her watch, she realized forty full minutes had passed.
“Do you people even want to talk? I’ve been waiting here for forty minutes! Can’t he hurry it up?”
Her voice was sharp with anger.
But the assistant didn’t look the least bit apologetic. In fact, he said, “Mr. Henry truly is busy. If Ms. Sue has other matters to attend to, she’s welcome to leave and come back another time.”
“You-!”
Chapter 386 Shut Down
Just when Naomi was about to explode, the meeting finally ended.
She took a deep breath and composed herself before stepping into Henry’s office.
Inside, Henry looked somewhat tired. He took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, and asked, “What is it that Ms. Naomi wants? My time is limited–I can only spare ten minutes, so please get to the point”
“Mr. Henry, you certainly make it hard to get an audience. I almost didn’t get to see you”
Unbothered by her sarcasm, Henry replied coldly, “If you’re here just to complain, then you can leave right now. My time is too valuable to waste.”
Seeing that she wasn’t welcome, Naomi forced herself to calm down. She sat across from him and said. “We went to the same high school and even ended up at the same university. There’s at least some old classmate bond between us. I came to see you because I heard about your broken engagement with my sister.”
“And?”
“My sister has always been a bit reckless. She and I have had our share of misunderstandings too. I just wanted to apologize on her behalf and hope you won’t take this the wrong way.”
“Ms. Naomi, I would appreciate it if you got to the point.”
Henry had no patience for games.
Naomi said, “There’s really no bad blood between us. But what my sister did this time was going too far. I heard she broke off the engagement because of Nolan. Doesn’t that make you angry, even just a little?”
Her tone was full of subtle probing.
Eliza breaking the engagement with the Foster family had publicly humiliated them across Westbrook.
There was no way they didn’t resent her. Especially not Henry, who was supposed to be the groom.
“So this is why you came?”
Henry sneered. “You want to help me get back at Eliza?”
“Let’s not call it revenge. Just a little reminder for my dear sister. She’s far too arrogant–always offending whoever she pleases. If no one puts her in her place, she’ll keep acting this way.”
Naomi added, “Surely you haven’t still got feelings for Eliza? Even after being dumped in public, you can’t bear to touch her?”
still
No man liked being humiliated. Naomi didn’t believe for a second that Henry was some lovesick fool.
“Someone, see her out.”
The moment Henry said it, Naomi’s face changed instantly.
“Mr. Henry! What’s the meaning of this?!”
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