Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 177: It Is Me

As Aurora completed her onboarding process, word had already spread about her recent confrontation with Alison.

Ever since Alison got involved with Paul, she seemed overjoyed and started to dismiss everyone else, bullying the junior staff who dared not speak up. Offending her meant risking their job, as she could easily sway Paul with whispers in his ear.

Today, Aurora retaliated fiercely against her, and people especially enjoyed the moment Alison fell sprawling, which became a delightful topic among the employees. Those usually oppressed by her laughed and joked, "You all should have seen her fall; it was a complete disaster."

"Indeed, I still could not forget her black lace," another chimed in eagerly, gossiping further.

"She must be good in ways we know, no wonder the vice-president likes her so much," remarked another, indicating more salacious thoughts.

The workplace was like a battlefield, where even the usually oppressed found fodder for gossip in others' missteps.

"Absolutely, the way she struts is just nauseating," one commented.

"Men do seem to prefer that sort, no doubt," the group continued, drifting from one topic to another.

"By the way, who was that woman who dared to confront Alison today? We've never seen her before," the conversation turned to Aurora.

"True, I've never seen her either. She looks young but has a presence, definitely the elite type, a stark contrast to that floozy."

"Speaking of which, did you hear that HR is getting a new manager parachuted in today?" another woman initiated yet another topic.

"Parachuted? What do you mean?" Everyone gathered around, eager for more gossip. "The new manager isn't promoted from within but just returned from the U. S., supposedly younger than all of us."

that? What could someone that young even manage? Our hiring standards are quite strict. Besides academic qualifications, they ask for experience. If she's that young-how could she have the experience? I just heard a PhD candidate failed

she has some unique skills, or perhaps... she has connections," they speculated, accustomed to such

had influential fathers," they laughed

wonder if she can be a

directly appointed as a manager, she must be more capable than

of high heels clicked rhythmically along the hallway,

manager must have a very good

why else would she be

Human Resources Department?" The heels stopped, and a

attractive woman in a white blouse and capri

Yes, this is Human Resources," someone replied

briefcase

looking for?" Perhaps it was Aurora's formidable presence that

meet her gaze, as if looking at her

me to introduce myself, I am Anne, the new manager of

finished speaking, everyone present was dumbfounded; the very person they had been gossiping about was now

said? The women who had

certain she had heard enough. Offending the

you, Miss Anne." Everyone stood up, surprised at how different the new manager was from

managerial position must have come through unconventional means, expecting her to be dressed flamboyantly like

here she was, presenting a capable image

her wristwatch. "If I'm not mistaken, it's already working hours.