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.

consoling Susan, painting.her as a

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

not putting up

she turned to Blake,

educationally. You’re just cozying up to Mrs. Jardin. What else did you do? Climbing into bed with Mr. Harrison for a promotion? How desperate

Susan’s slap, but she did not hesitate

“I don’t need this job. If it means so much

child.”

you, Blake!” Susan yelled. Her face was

hold back. She landed a

asked for it!”

to be

stood her ground, matching each blow with

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out to seek help upstairs

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