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REBIRTH: A SECOND CHANCE - Chapter 22
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Although the issue of Ava constantly demanding for a divorce had never spread outside, everyone in the Sylvester family knew about it.
As though she was putting herself in his shoes, Hannah considerately said,” Antonio, don’t be too offended by Aunt’s words. I’m just feeling upset on your behalf…”
Antonio gently held Ava’s hand in his. She knew intuitively what he was trying to say and because of that, she was barely affected by Hannah’s words. She smiled with both her lips and her brows. “You must have misunderstood something. Previously, I did have some arguments with Antonio, and because of that we had a cold war for some period, but that was it. Besides, the issues between us as a couple, even our parents are not interfering, don’t you feel that you are stretching your hands too far?”
“You…”
Hannah thought that Ava was relying on the fact that Antonio was here to act out of line, but she never thought she would go so far! To think that she would insult her right before her face!
“Ava is still ill. She needs absolute quiet in order to rest.” Antonio paid no mind to Hannah’s choked expression. “If you came here just to have a peaceful walk, unfortunately, we won’t be able to entertain you.”
“Mom.” Lucy who sat by Hannah’s side carefully tugged on her hands, quietly speaking, “Don’t talk about that anymore… Let’s talk business.”
“Hmph, since young his character has been that of a cold mountain. I only lectured Ava for a bit, yet he protected her so much.” Hannah glared at Ava harshly.
“Take care. We won’t send you off.” Antonio no longer looked at them, tugging Ava’s hand to stand up.
The signal to chase them off was too obvious. Hannah rushed to speak up, “Wait! I have serious business to talk about! Antonio, Lucy is also considered your younger cousin. This year, she graduated from University of Sydney Business School, and her ability in various areas is very good. I heard that your secretary’s position is still empty. Let Lucy give it a try; how about it?”
“I don’t agree!” Ava’s eyes turned cold as she subconsciously spoke up.
Hannah glared at her. Her eyes were filled with unhappiness. “You don’t agree? What right do you have to disagree? The one I asked was Antonio!”
How could Ava not see through her intentions?
Each line insinuated that she was unsuitable for Antonio. Was it not all for the sake of looking for an opportunity to push her daughter to his side, to be at the pavilion closest to the water to enjoy the moonlight first?
Hannah had a divorced when she was very young, so her daughter took her surname. But at the end of the day, she could not be considered part of the Sylvester family. She was just a normal distant relative. But, if they could add a marriage on top of that, especially an alliance with Antonio, in the future they would not have to try very hard to hold onto the relationship with Grandfather.
Of course, Ava would not give them such an opportunity. “Aunt, the SLV Corporation is not any other company. The people in each department are carefully selected. The position of the CEO’s secretary, how can it be given to whomever you want to give?”
“Anyway, the position of Antonio’s secretary is empty! They can’t possibly find someone so quickly! It won’t hurt anyone to let Lucy go!” She really was a busybody. Hannah felt more hatred against Ava!
Ava looked as though she had heard something rather interesting and smiled. “Your daughter graduated at the age of 23 from University of Sydney Business School. When I was 18 years old, I had already received a good ranking from America’s MIT Finance School. If we are comparing, don’t you think I am even more suitable?”
“I believe that cousin’s company will prioritize ability.” Hearing this, Lucy abruptly stood up, pushing the glasses that sat on her nose while shoving a few words in.
Her gaze fixated on Antonio. After staring for a while, she could not stop her face from turning red. The pure, secret love and the self-conscious anticipation could not be hidden from her face.
“That’s right! Ava, don’t act like you are capable! I bet the Clifford family bought that position. Right now, your age is not small. You’re already 20-plus-years-old yet you don’t have any work experience. Lazing about all day is the most suitable for you!” Hannah swept a mocking glance at her.
At this moment, Antonio’s handphone rang.
After two minutes, he hung up. Ava tilted her head at him to ask, “Is there something important that needs you back at the company?”
“No, just a document that needs approval from me. Shaun will send it the Bellevue Hill before five o’clock,” as Antonio spoke, his hand did not move away from hers while the other hand was casually placed into his suit pocket. He glanced coldly at Hannah who stood at the side as well as Lucy whose face was red.
“The SLV Corporation indeed does value ability. But from what I know, Lucy’s graduation thesis was completed by paying others to write it. Her examination scores were also unremarkable.” His voice was cold and calm. While no mocking could be heard, it did not give the other party any opportunity to continue arguing.
Lucy’s expression froze. “I…”
Hannah rushed to protect her daughter. “Aiya! My daughter would never do such a thing! Antonio, don’t listen to whatever you hear! Lucy’s results are excellent!”
Antonio coldly curved his lips but did not look at them. He only looked at Ava. “Tired?”
Ava shook her head. “Don’t worry. I’m not tired.”
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Shaun’s speed was fast. The document arrived before it was even five o’clock.
Hannah continued to look for various topics to speak about, unwilling to leave. Seeing the document arrive, she rushed to receive it from the door and then handed it to Lucy.
Under Antonio’s cold eyes, Lucy glanced at the document in her hands.
After one look, she was stunned.
This… was all in English!
And it was the most challenging level of English! All the different complicated terminologies caused her eyes to blur.
“Why do you look so stunned? Pass it to your cousin!” Hannah signaled with her eyes, asking her to use this opportunity to perform well.
Lucy paused for a moment. She was somewhat embarrassed and unwilling to look at Antonio in the eyes as she passed him the document.
Antonio did not receive it, speaking apathetically, “Didn’t you want to prove your own ability? Translate the first page out loud. I’ll listen.”
“Ah? F-first page…” Lucy was embarrassed. She raised her eyes to glance at him but was frightened by Antonio’s cold eyes.
It was a difficult English document, how could she translate it…
Even when she was working as an intern, she did not participate in the interviews… Such a document was extremely unfamiliar to her…
All of a sudden, a smooth white hand reached out, taking the document from her. Lucy saw her actions and wanted to speak up, but she held it in.
She could not even recognize these words. Could Ava who was always lazing about be able to?
“What document is this?” Ava casually flipped through and glanced at it, easily reading out the English at the front and then used the most simple and accurate words to translate out the important contents in the document. After finishing, she glanced towards Lucy whose face had turned bright red. “It can’t be that you can’t even recognize these simple words?”
Lucy was struck dumb, how could she forget, Ava previously studied abroad for many years!
Seeing the situation, Hannah rushed to push her daughter behind her, glaring at Ava with an unhappy face. “Lucy graduated in a university within the country. Isn’t it normal that she cannot understand English? You went overseas to study in your teen years; what’s the point of being proud about understanding a bit of English?”