Chapter 1601

Addie’s face was a colorful palette of emotions. Ashen, then pale, then finally a deathly gray. “…What did I do wrong? Why did she get picked over me? No one knows the old man better than I do…”

“You’re asking me why?” The young woman sneered, “The fact that you’re asking that question is the answer”

If Addie still didn’t know where she went wrong, she was truly beyond saving Even if she was called back, she’d remain the same. Not that she had planned to let Addie return anyway. She came here to find a replacement for Presley, true enough. But as for Addie, her task was to plunge her into deeper despair. She offered her a glimpse of hope, just to complete her mission

The newly hired maid arrived with a small suitcase in no time. The woman merely said, “Let’s go,” and led the maid away from the office under the envious gaze of others.

The others only wanted a peaceful job to support their families. As for the commotion, they’d just watch and refrain from making any

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Once the commotion died down, the office resumed its usual state, everyone waiting for their work, leaving Addie alone She remained frozen for a long time, until an office worker snapped at her. “Once you’re done with the registration, find a place to wait. Don’t stand in our way”

Addie was hardly in the mood to argue She picked up her two suitcases, looking for a spot in the office, only to find no vacant spots. The people were staring at her with guarded and rejecting faces.

squeezing in with these grubby country women. So she walked outside with her luggage. The cold wind bit into her Addie shivered, looking at the

forever. She could find a place to stay, but she had to wait for employers to pick workers. If she left, she’d miss the job opportunities. So

she’d save a portion of

until the next morning. She woke up hungry and saw women happily carrying their luggage, following well–dressed people Obviously, they had found work. She

she quickly asked, “Has anyone asked

took one look at her, her face

“Addie.”

form, looked at Addie’s file, and chuckled coldly.

these words, she began to feel uneasy. Tve worked at the Harper’s for decades. Fifteen

couldn’t be bothered to argue, just

shrill

grand? Who does she think she

one who was on TV with

fifteen grand? Ha, I wouldn’t hire her

and fifty! Hire her and have a ticking time bomb in my

the news Seeing that online comments were no different from what these people were

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