Ch-14: Free advice 

Ashley's POV

Hearing the exchange between me and Mr. Walter, some other shareholders have also stopped on their way inside, curious to see what is going on. Meanwhile, the bodyguard looks at me with a smug look on his face, like he is trying to taunt me with an unspoken "I told you so!"

The gazes of all these people are filled with condescension, and I can practically feel their annoyance radiating towards me. One of them, Mr. Thomas, steps forward, his expression twisted with arrogance.

"You again? Haven't you learned your lesson by now? My my, you are really slow, aren't you! That's why women aren't suited for business!"

"You know what, it's not too late to take some advice for free. You are still young, so just feel free to sell your shares and go back to living a leisurely, sheltered life. That's what your father would want, and maybe you'll even find a good husband who can spend his money on you!"

His words hit me like a slap in the face. My cheeks flush as the blood rushes to m