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.

a beaming thumbs–up. “Rachel, finally! You stood up for yourself. I honestly thought you were going to let it

and held Cecilia’s

neared the city, Rachel received another message

back to the house first. I’ll

and quickly typed her

you with Samantha

William wasn’t coming home, she wouldn’t

William replied swiftly.

said there’s

he was suddenly coming home, but

never really tried to

She

gave a simple reply.

[Got it.]

phone away and

about the long night ahead, Rachel decided to close her

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already reached the company’s entrance. After saying a brief goodbye to Cecilia, she hailed a cab back to

the weight

didn’t

gotten used

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