Trapped in Love

Chapter 27 Please Reconsider Going

Caroline knocked expressionly on the glass, instantly capturing the attention of all the secretaries in the office. As they turned around and saw Caroline, they fell dead silent.

With a smile on her face, Caroline entered the office and addressed them, “Why did the conversation suddenly stop when I arrived? Shouldn’t I be included since I’m the one being talked

about?”

The secretaries exchanged nervous glances.

Caroline held the documents in her hand as she approached the front table and shot them an icy gaze. “Perhaps you should dedicate your time to work rather than indulge in gossip about others.”

Placing the documents on the table, she continued, “Ms. Walker, as the head of the secretaries, you should set a better example instead of indulging in idle chat. Before you leave, kindly collect

this month’s salary from the finance department.”

Jane Walker widened her eyes and stood up abruptly. “Are you planning to fire me over this?”

Caroline chuckled and retorted, “Is this your only mistake? You have neglected to sort out and

report the document delivered by Flying Builders two days ago.”

Jane’s face turned red as she argued, “I shouldn’t have to handle that kind of task. It’s below my

paygrade.”

Caroline responded coldly. “As the head of the secretaries, your first mistake is you failed to monitor the progress of your subordinates‘ work. As for your second mistake, perhaps you should

take a closer look at this document.”

to accept the document. Her face paled as she

at it.

away indignantly, she snapped, “Who do you think you are?

climbed your way up the corporate ladder by selling your body, yet you

so arrogantly here. What right do you have to fire

again. “You are entitled to your opinion, but

terminate your employment.

capable rise

with the clique–formed group of secretaries was far

documents, Caroline felt so exhausted that

into her

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a melancholic weight in her heart as she gazed at the vacant

were under Mark’s command, yet he lacked the courage to show

criticism and dismissal.

tactics, Evan displayed far greater excellence.

taking a five–minute break to rest, she made her way toward the president’s office.

door, Evan emerged. They locked

averted her gaze and shared, ‘It

the personnel department with the

over her, prompting an involuntary question, “Who?”

director

her no choice but to follow suit. As she walked,

sight of Mark, kneeling on the ground, his gaze fixed wickedly upon

the elevator on the

staff elevator across from

Evan, Daniella smiled and hurried towards him, asking, “Evan, are