Chapter 1830 The Demeanor of a Director
With firm resolve, Bella stood her ground and addressed Rochelle's ill-intentioned words. "Also, these people are my
team members. You've abused and suppressed my team for so long, so it's only fair for us to seek revenge now,
right?" Her words exuded confidence, and her authoritative presence filled the room with awe.
She continued, not giving Rochelle a chance to defend herself, "Call security and have this person escorted out of
the company. Don't let her take anything that doesn't belong to her. Also, thoroughly check the files on her phone."
Rochelle's fury escalated, and she unleashed a barrage of curses, heedless of her image. "Who do you think you
are? How dare you treat me like this?" Rochelle's arrogance knew no bounds.
"What, didn't you get your position after hanging around that b*tch, Elisa? Everyone knows why you were promoted
to chairperson at such a young age. You're no good either!"
Before Rochelle could finish her derogatory tirade, Bella's palm struck her face with a resounding slap.
In the distance, Elisa noticed the commotion and stepped out to see if she needed to intervene. As she approached,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtshe slowed to observe Bella's actions from a distance, leaning against a nearby pillar calmly. She watched, curious
to see how Bella would handle the situation.
Elisa couldn't help but be impressed by the force and impact of Bella's slap. The decisive action caught her
attention, and she silently admired Bella's boldness in handling the situation.
The impact was powerful, and Rochelle's face immediately swelled up. The stinging sensation in Bella's hand
lingered, a testament to the force she had used, but she couldn't let Rochelle's slander go unchallenged. Despite
the tension in the air, Bella stood her ground, unwavering in her determination to put an end to Rochelle's
insolence.
Taking hold of Rochelle's collar, Bella's voice held an unmistakable edge of authority as she threatened, "If you
continue to defame others, be prepared to receive a lawyer's letter."
With a firm push, Bella released her grip on Rochelle, causing the disgraced woman to stumble backward and
eventually fall to the ground.
The security guards arrived, and Elisa watched the unfolding scene from a distance, her gaze fixed on Bella, curious
to see how she would handle the situation.
Rochelle appeared dazed from the slap, her expression a mix of shock and bewilderment as the security guards
escorted her away, leaving the office area in awkward silence.
As the tension in the room began to subside, Bella took a moment to collect herself, her strong exterior hiding a
wave of relief washing over her.
However, there was still one matter to address.
Turning her attention to the young employee who had joined in the conflict, Bella looked at her with stern eyes and
delivered her admonishment, "And as for you, don't take the lead like this again. It'll only get you in trouble. Let her
go where she belongs, with the rest of the trash. No need for you to waste your time and energy on her."
The young employee meekly nodded in acknowledgment.
Observing the office area, Bella noticed Elisa, who had approached during the commotion.
Her eyes lit up, and she swiftly instructed everyone before leaving the office area.
Amid the commotion, the office was abuzz with discussions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Ms. Wickam turned out to be completely different from what I had imagined. I thought she was a gentle and fragile
Ophelia, but I never expected that she's more like Joan of Arc."
"How could anyone around Ms. Benett be anything less? I feel that our project department will only get better and
better!"
"But if she's this fierce... I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."
Bella was unaware of these conversations and paid no attention to them.
Bella's eyes sparkled with a sense of achievement as she approached Elisa, feeling pleased with how she handled
the situation. "How do you think I did? I hope I didn't embarrass you."
Elisa's smile warmed as she praised Bella's decisive actions, "You handled it well. A director should be firm in both
rewards and punishments."
Bella blushed modestly, humbled by the compliment from the woman she admired.
Elisa couldn't help but notice the change in Bella's demeanor. She teased playfully, "Hey, where is the feisty Ms.
Wickam from earlier? I've just praised you a little, and you're blushing like a cherry."
In Elisa's presence, Bella's tough exterior seemed to soften, revealing her personality's more vulnerable and sincere
side. Her admiration for Elisa was evident in her expression and demeanor.