Chapter 9. Standoff

Bob stared in silence at his wife for a long while with a delighted smirk on his angular face. Courtney didn’t back down either as she glared with a frown on her face at Bob.

From Val’s perspective, it only seemed like the couple were having a conversation with their gazes. Val just watched this without expressing much of her worry, despite what she was feeling inside.

“It’s simple…” Bob broke his stare with his wife and turned to face Val as he spoke. “Miss Val here is a very talented asset, and I’ve gone the extra mile to convince her to put in her talent for our company.”

“Miss Val?” Courtney creased her gaze.

“I want her to take the position of Director Parrish.”

Courtney’s previously calm expression instantly bittered after hearing Bob’s words. She couldn’t help but let her eyes widen in utter shock. She stared at Bob like he was crazy or something.

However, seeing his firm demeanor, She looked towards the so-called ‘Miss Val’ with extreme pr