Chapter 8

Mary Redferne

I was beyond annoyed to be here. My parents were thankfully coming here next week to discuss a merger. Maybe then I can sit down with my father and talk some sense into him.

He has always been understanding, which is why I didn’t understand his reaction to all the Joshua drama.

I sipped on my champagne as I watched Joshua gulp down more shots of vodka. The McKinnons had invited a few investors and rich people over for a typical rich people small gathering.

I could tell Mr. McKinnon was upset at the fact that I wasn’t in the kitchen like the other women of the house, but I didn’t care. I wasn’t going to let some old piece of shit tell me how I am supposed to behave. I looked around for Joseph, but I couldn’t see him anywhere.

I miss my home, Judith, and Mom.

“Mary! I want you to meet Fiona. She is one of our company’s finest workers,” Joshua said as he chuckled a little with his hand on her back.

You’ve got to be kidding me.

“Hello, Fiona,” I say with a smile, which she re