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.”

the document. Her face

at it.

she snapped, “Who do you think you are? You’re just

your way up the corporate ladder by

so arrogantly here. What right do

again. “You are entitled to your opinion,

decided to terminate your employment.

who are capable rise to

clique–formed group of secretaries was

arguing and scrutinizing the documents, Caroline felt so exhausted that she almost

into her

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

command, yet he lacked the courage to show up when they

criticism and dismissal.

Mark’s despicable tactics, Evan displayed

taking a five–minute break to rest, she made her way toward the

she approached the door,

gaze and shared, ‘It has been

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

her, prompting an involuntary question, “Who?”

replied. “The former director of an

to follow suit. As she walked, her gaze briefly

sight of Mark, kneeling on the ground, his gaze fixed wickedly upon Evan’s departing figure. Her heart skipped a

the elevator on the ground floor, they coincidentally encountered

emerging from the staff elevator

hurried towards him, asking, “Evan, are you