No Remarriage for us Stay Away novel Chapter 426

Chapter 426 How About I Teach You
Lenora's unease did not subside.

As Gabriel rose to leave the conference room, Lenora turned to the other two photographers. “You two head back first. I need to discuss something with Gabriel.”

Without waiting for a response, she quickly stepped forward to catch up with him.

Gabriel glanced sideways at her but continued walking. “Yes, Fay? Is something wrong?”

Lenora smiled warmly. “I hope you don't mind me asking, but do you know why Ms. Isla came to see the director earlier?”

Gabriel gave her a meaningful look. “Yes, I'm aware. The director told me. Apparently, Ms. Isla threatened him on behalf of the Wilson family, demanding he replace the photographer.”

Lenora's face turned pale. “What was the director's response?”

“What else could he say?” Gabriel replied casually. “He dismissed her demands outright. He said the choice of photographer is our internal matter and has nothing to do with her. Even the Wilson family can't interfere, unless her father personally intervenes.”

Hearing this, Lenora breathed a deep sigh of relief. “That's fantastic. Thank you.”

She felt immensely fortunate to have chosen commercial photography and a company strong enough to withstand Isla's threats.

Had it been a smaller photography studio, they likely wouldn't have survived such pressure.

At last, she could feel the weight lifting from her shoulders.

Meanwhile, Isla had not expected the director to reject her so bluntly.

Even invoking her father, Bjorn, had failed to sway him. His response had been cutting and firm.

In the past, Isla had used her family's influence to remove people she disliked, forcing them out of Fairlake, but this time, her tactics had backfired.

Undeterred, Isla resorted to more underhanded measures.

She bribed several consumers to file false accusations, claiming the cosmetic company's products contained toxic substances. She also hired hooligans to stage disturbances at the company's mall outlets.

However, the cosmetic company was well-versed in handling such crises after years of facing competition.

Their public relations department easily clarified the situation and even managed to apprehend the troublemakers, giving them a stern warning.

Frustrated by her failure, Isla decided to seek help from her uncle, Albert, knowing her father wouldn't indulge her whims.

Albert, a board member of the Wilson family business and a shareholder in several companies, had an extensive network of connections.

Nudging his arm, Isla coaxed, “Uncle Albert, I can't stand Fay. Could you speak to Mr. Johnson about firing her? Please?”

Albert, his voice full of affection, replied, “All right, I'll handle it.”

He then picked up his phone and called Mr. Johnson.

Handling a minor issue like this posed no challenge for Johnson, and he was more than willing to oblige.

After hanging up the phone, his secretary stepped forward quietly, offering some cautious advice.

“You mean Charlton?” Johnson murmured at the mention of the name. “But I've already agreed to help my niece.”

His secretary suggested, “You could simply pretend to have forgotten about it. After all, you're extremely busy. Who has time to worry about such trivial matters? I'm certain this must be Ms. Isla's doing. An incident like this is hardly worth Mr. Wilson's attention. If he ever questions you, we'll handle it then.”

“Good point,” Johnson agreed. “That's a reasonable way to sidestep it.”

He promptly dismissed the matter from his mind.

Three days later, when Isla discovered that Lenora was still employed at the studio, she was utterly dumbfounded.

Meanwhile, Lenora remained blissfully unaware of Isla's schemes, devoting herself entirely to her commercial shoots.

That weekend, the weather was splendid, and Bella invited Lenora to a yacht party.

The dock was situated along the Trevena River, near its mouth where the river opened into the sea. A sandy beach stretched along the riverbank, a popular spot for locals to bask in the sun.

The beach was vibrant with weekend energy. Men strolled shirtless, women relaxed in bikinis, and groups gathered for various activities. Some played by the water's edge, others enjoyed barbecues, and a few buried themselves in the warm sand to soak up the sun.