We Are Not Getting Remarried: Show Yourself Out

The color drained from Paul's face, and his eyes widened with fear.

He had been caught red-handed, and he knew it.

Elisa had exposed him in front of everyone; it was no different from a public execution.

Rochelle noticed Paul's gaze staring at her. She hung her head, staring at the ground. Paul's eyes turned cold with indignation.

She had caused a mess, and now Paul was left holding the bag.

Elisa ignored their interaction and turned to the other stakeholders. She raised her voice and asked, "If people like Rochelle can become the director of our project department, then why can't Bella take up the team leader position?"

Rochelle, who was brought into the company by Paul, was now being brought down by Elisa, who was exposing her past schemes.

Paul felt a sinking feeling in his stomach as his face turned crimson with rage.

"I believe Rochelle should be held accountable for her actions," he said, his voice tight with tension. "However, she has also been a valuable asset to the company. I propose we dock her pay for the next three months as punishment. As for Bella, I believe she is more than qualified to be a team leader, and I approve of her assignment."

Paul tried to downplay the situation by giving Elisa what she wanted, but it wasn't enough. Rochelle should be in prison for embezzling the company's funds. There was no way Elisa would let her off the hook by merely docking her salary for three months.

He was proposing a solution that would have benefitted them greatly, but he acted as if he was on the losing end.

His tone implied he didn't mind taking the fall for this matter as long as the company didn't go into chaos.

As expected, he continued, trying to deflect the severity of the matter. "Elisa, you're still young. You don't have the experience of handling a matter like this. The company will lose its stability if it is not handled properly."

Rochelle knew Paul was trying to protect her, so she readily agreed to his proposed action. She also vowed to guide Bella well in her work.

Everything seemed to be going according to plan.

After all, Paul had finally decided to give the team leader position to Bella.

But Elisa wasn't here to discuss matters with them.

She had the authority to determine what happened to them.

"It would be the company's greatest mistake to keep someone who betrays everyone else's trust," Elisa asserted in a commanding voice. "Ms. Matterson, you're fired. Your position will be taken over by Ms. Wickam with a probation period of three months."

Elisa said it all in one breath, leaving Rochelle in utter shock. Even Bella was stunned to hear her announcement. Elisa had never brought up the possibility of taking up the role with her before.