Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 168

The crowd outside the office building seemed to grow larger, and their excited and angry quarrels could be heard inside.. Ines stood outside the window and saw that there were only a few people making trouble, but now dozens of people had gathered, which was quite spectacular. Jaime was up high, megaphone in hand, apparently trying to explain something.

But his explanation was pointless, it only stirred up the investors even more.

"Looks like we're stuck in the office today. We can't go anywhere," Ines said.

"We can't work as usual in the office either, it is safe for us to stay inside. I heard it's worse at Huner Corporation, with more people causing a scene. We're lucky by comparison, things will settle once the cops arrive," Amelia said, trying to cheer up the disheartened Ines.

"Plus, our team never got involved in Huner Corporation's audit. Otherwise, all the qualifications we earned over the years could be revoked, and that'd be it for our auditing careers," Ines sighed and felt a little lucky. She joined the group Amelia at the time.

"Izzy, don't overthink it. They had choices, they probably got tempted by the benefits, and they deserve the consequences for their mistakes. They're accomplices in this mess, causing damage to investors nationwide," Amelia said, having little sympathy for those involved. She thought they had brought this upon themselves, choosing the path of greed over integrity.

Ines nodded, glancing at her dispirited colleagues outside. The economic situation wasn't improving, and the downfall of Huner Corporation and EM Enterprises would likely mean more people out of jobs.

Just then, someone knocked on Amelia's office door.

Looking up, Ines saw Aaron standing at the door. Amelia blinked and said, "Come in." Aaron nodded at Amelia, then turned to Ines. "Is Ethan not in A City?" he asked.

Ines, puzzled by his question, simply nodded.

Aaron frowned, "Don't rush when it's time to leave. I'll take you home. Given the volatile state of the investors, I don't feel comfortable with you going alone."

Ines didn't know what to say. Before she could respond, Aaron had already left. She let out a long sigh.

Amelia, seeing Ines's reaction, joked, "So you and Aaron had a falling out because he's into you. Izzy, you sure have a way with men. You've attracted both Ethan and Aaron, and even after your marriage, they can't let go. Aaron even came to make sure you get home safe."

Ines wasn't in the mood for Amelia's teasing. "Amelia, stop making fun of me. I don't know what to do."

She didn't want to hurt Aaron, but she didn't want to upset Ethan either. To make Ethan happy, she had to stay away from Aaron. It was a vicious cycle.

Seeing Ines's frustration, Amelia couldn't help but tease her a bit more, "You must've owed them something in your past life, and they've come to punish you."

"Amelia," Ines said, amused and exasperated. She hadn't expected Amelia to be such a joker.

Amelia, seeing Ines was about to lose her patience, stopped teasing. "It's not a big deal, just go with the flow. Love isn't always steadfast, everything will pass with time."