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.

Susan, painting.her as a

“Enough! If you have something to say about me, say it

face. I’m not putting up with

to Blake, slapping her across

deserve this, Blake. You’re not even in my league, professionally or educationally. You’re just cozying up to

she did not

it means so much to you, go

child.”

hit me! How dare you! Even my mom never hits me! I’ll kill you, Blake!” Susan yelled. Her face was red from the slap. She lunged at Blake, her nails leaving red marks on Blake’s

hold back. She landed

for it!”

badge, not wanting to be held

Blake stood her ground, matching each blow with her own.

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