After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire
Chapter 771 Courage

Chapter 771 Courage

"Hannah," Susan said in a pitiful voice, "I want to kill Oscar."

"I'm fine. I don't feel that bad. After all, I've been through worse, and I'm used to it." Hannah said peacefully.

"You've been through worse?" Susan felt even more distressed for her.

Her last life was much more miserable than now, Hannah thought. Now she even could motivate herself with a good mentality that at least she wasn't dead, and neither were her parents. "I'm joking." Hannah smiled and continued, "Anyway, I'm fine now."

"What about your baby?"

"My baby..."

"You still want her to be born?"

She was afraid that Hannah would make a bad decision. But it seemed that she only could support Hannah no matter what decision she was about to make. "We could only leave it to God."

Hearing her words, Susan felt a hand squeezing her heart. She how much Hannah was looking forward to this baby but it sounded like Hannah was upset.

"I need to slap that buster!" Susan cursed again.

"That's enough. Manuel isn't off work now I suppose. And now you go and replace him, tell him that you're willing to stay in the bank."

"Well..."

Susan still felt she could not muster up the courage to do that.

"Talk to you later."

"You must tell me if anything happens to you," Susan said in an agitated voice.

She would never know Hannah had been through a tough time if she didn't tell her. She thought she was miserable enough. And Susan used to believe that Hannah wouldn't have to worry about her if she did not replace her. But Susan had no idea that Hannah was facing such harsh realities recently.

"Sure."

After the call, Hannah sat in her office. The shine of the sunset had faded, and the neon lights in the city were lit up, which looked prosperous.

She could always feel a sense of familiarity and belonging here no matter how fast this city had developed over the years since Hannah grew up in this city. And she didn't know if she would be reluctant to leave here when the day of departure came.

Later, she averted her gaze and dialled a number, "Rose, come over here a second."

"Yes."

Rose was competent as before. As long as Hannah didn't get off work, she won't leave the company early.

Rose knocked on the door and entered the office, "Ms Hannah,"

"Are you ready for the all-hands meeting next week?"

"Yes. The entire staff of the company will attend this meeting, and all branches will attend the meeting via video. I've arranged these done."

"Thank you." Hannah smiled slightly.

"It's my pleasure, but..."

"You can say what you want. Maybe we won't see each other as much."

"I really wanna cry now that you say this."

Rose's eyes suddenly turned red. She had been assisting Hannah for these days and knew what would happen to the Cooper Group. But she couldn't believe that the Cooper Group, the best in Northfield, was now suddenly facing a takeover.

Hannah smiled. Sometimes it seemed that she could only use a smile to hide the sadness in her mind.

"You can still stay here later. And you can do the same job no matter who takes over my position. So stop being sad."

"I'm not just for my job." Rose felt a little angry.

"But that's all I can do for you."

"Ms Hannah, please don't say that. You've been considerate enough of your employees. I think no boss has ever left his or her business with so much consideration for the employees. I'm touched, and I believe everyone in the Cooper Group is as same as me."

"I'm not as great as you said. I just don't want to owe anyone and have no qualms about leaving this company."

"But you're the best!"

"Well, you can remain this in your mind. And if I need your help in the future, please don't turn me down."

"I swear I won't."

Hannah smiled again, for what Rose told her made her feel the kindness of this word.

"It's late now, you can leave work early."

"What about you?" Rose asked.

"I'm ready to get off work now."

"Those two guys in black at the door will protect you all day long?"

"Did they bother you?"

"No, I just want to know..." Rose hesitated but finally said, "Won't Jimmy come back, forever?"

Hannah compressed her lips.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't have feelings for him anymore." Rose seemed to be free and easy, "I just want to swear him to his face, or I'll feel wronged and angry for a long time." "Time may cure all injury."

Rose knew Hannah might have something difficult to tell so she didn't force her. However, her heart ached when she thought of Jimmy.

"Even if you don't have something with me, can't you just straight tell it to me?" Rose complained to herself. She did feel it was an annoying way to refuse her like that.

Noticing the emotional swings on Rose's face, Hannah averted her gaze and said in a peaceful voice, "I'm gonna get off work now, you can go back early."

"Yes."

Hannah stood up and left. While she was getting to the door, the two bodyguards followed her every step of the way. Sitting in the car, Hannah thoughtfully looked out the window at the light coming on at night. In the Phillips Bank building, Susan sat hesitating in her office for a long time.

She still found it difficult to step up for telling Manuel her decision. Besides, she was somewhat afraid of meeting Manuel the face. She would not have the courage to talk with him anyhow.

Feeling distraught and nervous, finally, she made up her mind.

"Anyway, it's not the first time I lose face." She thought.

She was used to it.

Then she walked to the door of Manuel's office and knocked on it.

She felt her heart pounding away in her chest.

"Come in."

Soon, Manuel's voice, familiar to Susan, came from the room. Holding her breath, she tried hard to pacify herself and walked into.

Sitting at the desk, Manuel was busy with his work and didn't look at Susan.

"Have you thought things over properly?"

"Yeah," Susan said and nodded.

Although Manuel's finger on the keyboard stiffened for a second visibly, the look on his face remained calm and composed.

"Well..." Susan faltered, "You know, I'm not capable enough. So you can't make me too embarrassed in the future even if you don't like me."

Manuel did not stop pounding on the keyboard or looking at her.

Susan ventured to say, "I'll stay at the Phillips Bank, it's been a pleasure working for you."

With this, she bowed deep, with her heart racing wildly.

"OK, I know," Manuel replied in a frigid voice.

Susan couldn't see any emotional swings on his face.