Countdown to My Divorce

Rachel’s expression was impassive, yet it carried a sense of authority as she signed.

“If I remember correctly, the company rules clearly state that employees are not allowed to gossip about their superiors behind their backs. I’ve turned a blind eye when you’ve done it privately before.

“But to say these things right in front of me, isn’t that a little much?

“Oh, and I assume everyone’s been working on the Oasis project recently? Must’ve earned a lot of bonuses and now have nowhere to spend them.

“Alright then, once we get back, each of you will pay a fine. While you’re at it, I want a written self–reflection from every one of you. Leave it on my desk first thing tomorrow morning!”

Cecilia looked at Rachel with eyes full of admiration and excitement. She was practically bursting with joy.

‘That’s exactly how it should be done!‘ she thought.

Everyone else stood there in stunned silence. They were completely dumbfounded. They looked at one another, but not a single person dared to speak.

It seemed they’d all forgotten that Rachel had already been reinstated as the director.

Although she had submitted her resignation to William, the official announcement hadn’t been made yet. Why not take advantage of her position now to shut these people up?

The bus finally quieted down.

One by one, the gossipers went back to their seats.

Rachel leaned back in her seat again. Her expression relaxed. Finally, there was peace.

gave her a beaming thumbs–up. “Rachel, finally! You stood up for yourself. I honestly thought you were

smiled and held

neared the city, Rachel received

house first. I’ll be

and quickly

you with Samantha at the

since William wasn’t coming home, she wouldn’t have to

William replied swiftly.

doctor said there’s

was suddenly coming home, but after a moment,

tried to hide

She

gave a simple reply.

[Got it.]

her phone away and glanced out the

Thinking about the long

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entrance. After saying a brief goodbye to Cecilia,

the door, the weight in her

One kept sweeping like she didn’t even see her. The others pretended

had long gotten