5

After leaving the villa, I drove to the large flat near the company.

I've bought this place for a while, but I seldom come here to live.

I tidied up briefly and threw myself into my work.

The company recently has a very important project, the drawings have entered the final stage and must be completed as soon as possible.

In the past, I might have been so emotionally affected by Clara Smith that I couldn't concentrate on my work.

Now, however, as my feelings for her faded, I just felt more at ease.

I stayed up until midnight and finally completed the finishing work.

After sleeping for a few hours, I immediately rushed to the company.

For such an important project, the final design draft must be reported at the board meeting.

In the meeting room, I was discussing project-related issues with the directors when the door was rudely pushed open.

Clara Smith burst in with Julian and a dozen security guards.

Julian was wearing a well-tailored suit and no longer looked effeminate. His face was filled with the arrogance of a successful villain.

"Ethan, you are fired, please leave now!" Julian pointed at me as if he was driving a dog away.