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.

at it.

snapped, “Who do you think

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

here. What right

chuckled once again. “You are entitled to your opinion, but it

company has decided to terminate your employment. The workplace can be cruel,

capable rise to

with the clique–formed group of secretaries was far from

arguing and scrutinizing the documents, Caroline felt

her

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her heart as she gazed at

lacked the courage to show up when

criticism and dismissal.

tactics,

five–minute break to rest, she made her way

she approached the door, Evan emerged.

and shared, ‘It has been

responded, “In the afternoon, assist the personnel department with the hiring, and join me to meet someone at

prompting

replied. “The former director of

to follow suit. As

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

stepped out of the elevator on the ground floor,

emerging from the staff elevator across

towards him, asking, “Evan, are you