Chapter: 1133

"What's up?" Bethany asked, pausing to face Kiley.

With her arms crossed and a sneer, Kiley looked at Bethany as if she were the department manager herself.

"You look like an adulteress! So, you think you can act bossy just because Colt has shown interest in you?"

With a frown, Bethany asked, "What the hell are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb! Your deceitful intentions are crystal clear! If you're not targeting Colt, then who else in the department are you planning to seduce?" Kiley continued, rolling her eyes and raising her voice. "You're trying to destroy a family. You're really—"

A loud smack echoed through the room as Bethany slapped Kiley hard on the cheek.

“How dare you hit me?" Kiley gasped, left flabbergasted.

"Why not? I ignored your disrespect because Colt pleaded for you. But don't you dare take me for a pushover! He worked hard to get you into Bates Group. Don't throw away his efforts!"

As Bethany turned to leave after defending herself, Kiley grabbed her arm, her eyes burning with rage.

“You are not going scot-free after what you just did! Everyone, come and see! Bethany Holt just slapped me! She became the department manager by pulling strings, and now she's abusing her power!"

Bethany hated being the center of attention. She shook off Kiley's grip and straightened her clothes. "Why don't you go ahead and call the police?"

"You think I won't?" Kiley retorted, reaching for her phone.

As the situation threatened to spiral out of control, their colleagues stepped in to calm Kiley and quickly called Colt.

Kiley's phone rang moments later.

Colt's angry voice erupted from the speaker. “Are you out of your goddamn mind? Didn't I warn you to stay away from Ms. Holt?"

“I just can't stand her! She might be the manager, but that doesn't mean everyone has to like her. You're married to my aunt, yet you're always defending Bethany. What the hell is wrong with you?"

"You're digging your own grave. I can't protect you any longer! Prepare to be fired!"

“What? Fired? For what? I'm the one who got slapped! They can't silence me when I have a legitimate complaint!" Kiley protested, still believing she was in the right. “Are you trying to cover for her? Why? Haven't you managed to win her over yet? Are you still sucking up to her?"

Colt's frustration reached its peak. "Do you think I dare to have feelings for Ms. Holt? Alright, Kiley, I'll tell you why you're in trouble. She is Mr. Bates’ woman, and they have children together!"

Kiley froze, stunned. "Wait, what? Who did you say?"

"Mr. Bates! Jonathan Bates!"

Jonathan? The CEO of Bates Group?

"How on earth is that possible?" Kiley gasped, her mind reeling.

"Why shouldn't it be possible? I warned you not to cross her, but you turned a deaf ear. This time, you're on your own! I might end up losing my job too!" Colt yelled.