I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 388

Chapter 388 Blame and Backlash

Back at her desk, Ellis worked steadily, but her mind wandered.

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If this job isn’t going to last, should I wait for Maxwell to fire me? Or should I beat him to it and just quit?! still have a few offers from before -I could just pick the one that fits me best and more on

Just then, a file landed on her desk–along with a hand.

Snapped out of her thoughts, Ellis looked up.

Cleveland stood there, all business as he handed over a task.

At the end, he gave her a puzzled look.

“Ms. Harper, did you offend Mr. Maxwell or something?”

Ellis was speechless.

How could she have offended Maxwell?

They’d barely interacted–maybe two weeks total.

If she had to pick something, maybe spilling milk on him that one morning in Kyrador counted?

Her expression turned serious.

I didn’t

you joined, Mr. Maxwell seemed to be

“That’s weird.” Cleveland looked confused. “Feels like you’ve been iced out. But before yo expecting you specifically.”

He was trying to figure out Maxwell’s shift in attitude.

Could it be that Ellis had underperformed and Maxwell now regretted hiring her?

She couldn’t accept that theory. Her time at the company had been short, and she hadn’t dropped the ball. She’d been focused, responsible–and it wasn’t like Maxwell was stopping her from working. He just wasn’t speaking to her directly.

“There’s nothing to review,” Ellis said calmly. “If there’s an issue, I haven’t picked up on it.”

Seeing how unfazed she was, Cleveland sighed with admiration.

“Must be nice. Only someone who’s been married into a rich family can stay this calm about a boss Jurning cold.”

Ellis had no interest in replying

Being the former Mrs. Hudson was like walking around with a permanent scarlet letter. She couldn’t erase it, and now it was just another excuse for people to make offhanded comments.

If he weren’t a coworker, she would’ve shut him down already.

Cleveland left with his coffee but added one more thing before walking out.

“If Mr. Maxwell gives you anything else, I’m out of it. You’ll have to go to him directly. Keep an eye on his attitude.”

Ellis took the reminder seriously.

If Maxwell really wasn’t satisfied with her, that could ruin her resume–and maybe hurt her next job opportunity too. She couldn’t afford that.

50. 50.

an hour later, when Cleveland messaged her about a task, she headed to Maxwell’s office herself.

“Mr. Maxwell,” She greeted him and immediately started watching his expression.

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Chapter 388 Blame and Backlash

He hadn’t expected her–it showed in the quick flicker across his face.

“Where’s Cleveland?”

Maxwell wasn’t sure if he could still consider himself a man of restraint.

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But ever since catching that accidental glimpse of her last week, that image had been stuck in his mind. It distracted him. Made him uncomfortable. Made him avoid her altogether.

He’d asked for Cleveland. She’d come instead. A barely visible frown tugged at his brows.

Ellis caught it instantly.

Shit. Is he really unhappy with my

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“Mr. Maxwell, Cleveland was busy. If there’s something to do, I can handle it?

“Call him in.”

Shot down. Ellis turned and left

No. That didn’t make sense. If Maxwell had changed his mind, he wouldn’t have passed the work to Ellis to begin with.

Cleveland accepted the task with a smile and a quick “Got it,” but his mind was running wild with guesses.

She started reaching out to some of the HR managers she’d spoken with before.

In the building’s underground garage, she ran into someone she hadn’t seen in a few days–Easton.

She didn’t even bother looking at him. She had to fight the urge to slap him across the face.

Just seeing him reminded her of the hotel visit that had left her sick to her stomach.

She was genuinely disgusted. If she could, she’d scrub herself raw with disinfectant, erase any trace of having ever slept with

Easton glanced around.