His position had been leveraged to accumulate funds that shouldn't have been his, and a comprehensive investigation was something he couldn't weather.

Getting the sack was a real possibility now.

"Mr. Robles, please, don't be upset. I'll terminate her employment right away," Remy rushed to say before spinning towards Lily with fury in his eyes.

"Get your pay from finance and leave!"

The volume of his voice skyrocketed in his rage.

“Why are you shouting at me!" Lily retorted, equally enraged.

"My mom expected you to find me a good job, not this sales position. And now you're firing me? She won't let you off the hook!"

Remy shot her a venomous glare.

“Enough! You've brought me nothing but trouble. Leave, now!”

“Fine! Being a salesperson was beneath me anyway. You don't have to ask me twice! But you're refunding my mom's gifts!" Lily shouted back.

“Silence!" Remy's features twisted in shock. He hadn't expected Lily to publicly announce his dirty deeds.

"Are you spewing nonsense now?" Remy snapped, raising his hand threateningly.

“Shut your mouth!"

“You're threatening to hit me? You wouldn't dare," Lily countered defiantly.

"You're asking for it!" Remy retorted.

"Help, he hit me!"

As the two escalated into a physical altercation, Sanford steered Maggie clear, careful to keep her out of harm's way.

His arms, providing a cocoon of safety, radiated a warmth that seeped into her heart.

The feeling of being avenged filled her with a tender happiness. ir. Robles, here's your receipt and card," the salesman approached, extending the items to Sanford.

“We appreciate your intervention. Remy has been a thorn in our side for too long."

Sanford's eyebrows Lifted slightly in acknowledgment, but he remained silent, pocketing his card.

“Would you Like to take the car for a spin?" the salesman inquired.