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.

group was consoling Susan, painting.her as a victim.

slammed her desk and stood, “Enough! If you have something

I’m not putting up

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

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 into bed with Mr. Harrison for a promotion?

slap, but she did not hesitate to slap back.

it means so much to

child.”

mom never hits me! I’ll kill you, Blake!” Susan yelled. Her face was

training in Taekwondo, did not hold back. She landed

for it!”

badge, not wanting to be held

her ground, matching each blow with

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rushed out to seek help upstairs as the commotion grew..

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