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    “What is going on?” Alvin’s cold voice rang out, carrying the authoritative tone of a high–ranking CEO.


    There was no trace of the usual yful stubbornness he disyed with me.


    People always said women were unpredictable, but in reality, men were no different.


    The security chief, whose face had turned pale from fright, was still trembling, but he ran over quickly to report the


    situation.


    After listening, Alvin nced at Josh and asked, “So this entire situation was caused by Josh’s personal


    grievances?”


    The moment I heard those words, I knew Alvin was deliberately putting Josh in a difficult position.


    Josh did not respond, but Alvin’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Josh, hmm?”


    “That is correct,” Josh replied, neither denying nor defending himself.


    Alvin bent down, picked up a shattered piece of debris from the ground, and questioned, “Josh, how do you think


    this matter should be handled?”


    “What does Mr. Dolton want to do?” Josh replied. He was not oblivious to Alvin’s intentions and countered with a


    question of his own.


    I remained silent. Speaking now would only add fuel to the fire.


    If it were not for me, Alvin would not be making things difficult for Josh over such a trivial matter. In fact, knowing his temperament, he would likely have sided with Josh instead.


    After all, this incident had happened on Dolton Group’s territory, and the property that had been damaged belonged to thepany. The saying goes that even when punishing a dog, one must consider its owner. The tant disregard shown by the perpetrators today was nothing less than a p to Alvin’s face.


    Alvin tossed the fragment in his hand aside, dusted off his fingers as if brushing away filth, and stated, “Since Josh has personal matters to deal with, I think it is best he prioritizes them. Until he has handled his affairs, Mr. Dolton. will take over responsibilities here.”


    I was stunned. Alvin was essentially suspending Josh from his work.


    The lighting adjustments were already in their final stages, and there was little left to do. Whether Josh stayed or not would make little difference, making Alvin’s actions a clear case of discarding someone after they had served their purpose.


    Suddenly, I thought, ‘What if Alvin had sent those people earlier? Could this entire situation have been orchestrated to give him a reason to remove Josh?‘


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    “I am not one of Mr. Dolton’s employees. You have no authority over my employment status,” Josh replied firmly.


    Alvin let out a mockingugh. “Oh? Then why not try and see for yourself?”


    As he spoke, he pulled out his phone. I knew he was about to call Josh’s superior.


    I stepped forward and interrupted, “Mr. Dolton, you have not even investigated the situation, yet you are already making decisions. Do you not think that is inappropriate? Also…”


    I paused momentarily before continuing, “Although the lighting adjustments are nearlyplete and <i>could </i>technically be finished without Josh, are you certain the final oue will meet expectations?”


    Just as I finished speaking, Philip arrived, appearing to have just heard the news. He walked over hastily.


    His first ncended on me, and I took the opportunity to speak. “Mr. Philip, Mr. Alvin intends to dismiss Josh. You will be responsible for the final adjustments. Do you think you can handle it?”


    I had deliberately thrown the problem at Philip.


    Truthfully, it was a bit hical of me to ask such a question. I only dared to do so because I was confident Philip would take my side.


    Philip’s gaze deepened slightly as he looked at me, then shifted toward Alvin. He stated, “The adjustments must still undergo final testing. It would be best for Josh to remain until the final inspection.”


    Alvin’s expression darkened instantly. The way he looked at Philip conveyed his frustration–he was angry that Philip was not taking his side.


    However, Alvin had already made up his mind and refused topromise. Instead, he coldly addressed Philip, his own brother, in a strictly professional tone. “Mr. Philip, if you insist on keeping him, do not me me if the


    amusement park ispletely wrecked before the adjustments are even finished.”


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