Gilbert faced Selina, his tone now tempered with reason. "Selina, since this is a company matter, let's settle it quietly, without dragging the authorities here. This… is too much."
"And what, I should just let them walk free after everything?"
"No. I will give them the punishment they deserve. But I will spare their liberty." Gilbert replied.
She scoffed lightly, though inwardly she understood that Gilbert meant to protect Clarissa's reputation. Selina no longer cared because her priority was justice.
"Clarissa will no longer be working at IRIS LUXE. Never will she return for any reason." Selina declared. Her calm voice carried the weight of finality. "Ivy is suspended for a month to reflect on her actions."
Clarissa stood dumbstruck. She hadn't expected this outcome, believing Selina would relent to their grandfather.
"Selina, do you understand what you're saying?" Gilbert asked, shocked and contained fury cracking through his usual composure.
