Chapter 42: Chapter 42 – Dad, why are you smiling?

Joanna burst into laughter at the office, stunning Mia. The sound of her laughter brought Mr. Troy out of his office.

"Laughing at your disgraced self?" Mr. Troy asked in annoyance, but Joanna continued laughing.

"No, I'm laughing at your downfall."

"You are just a crazy person," Mr. Troy yelled, furious at her behavior but not daring to touch her. Everyone knew the man behind the door was her bodyguard, and if not for Joanna, he would have been in the office with them.

Joanna chuckled and stared at Juliet. "Don't you think it's about time?"

"On it," Juliet responded with a strange smile, and soon Mia and Mr. Troy were left frowning.

Flashback to after the incident between Joanna and Mr. Troy:

"What a crazy woman. She could have enjoyed it and even gotten a promotion, but she decided to act tough." Mr. Troy's teeth gritted as he contemplated his next move. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."