Chapter 1055

Confused, Blake opened her work email. A notification about permanent positions caught her attention. Only three staff members were mentioned, one each from the Creative Design and Marketing Departments and Blake.

Blake blinked in disbelief. She thought, ‘My name is on the list!’

In the background, the secretary’s office buzzed with chatter.

“It’s okay, Susan. There’s always next month,” one voice soothed.

“Exactly! It’s those with connections who get ahead. Us regular folks just can’t compete,” another added

bitterly.

“I can’t believe how shameless some people can be.”

Blake tried to ignore them, but their words were too loud, too pointed.

was consoling Susan, painting.her as a victim.

you have something to say about me, say it

not putting

as she turned to Blake, slapping her across the face.

said angrily, “You don’t deserve this, Blake. You’re not even in my league, professionally or educationally. You’re just cozying up to Mrs. Jardin. What else did you do? Climbing

Susan’s slap, but she did

means so much to you,

child.”

Susan yelled. Her face was red from the slap. She

Taekwondo, did not hold back. She landed a punch that sent Susan reeling,”

for

her work badge, not wanting to be held responsible for any damage.

stood her ground,

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out to seek help upstairs as the

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