From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

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Debra raised her eyebrows innocently, “Ms. Blair, I’ve hardly said a word since I’ve been standing here. How did I end up being your target?”

Shelia scoffed, “Are you seriously going to pretend that Mr. Houston isn’t doing this to defend you? Everyone knows he wouldn’t even bother with women. So much for being a man of principle. He’s just another guy using his power to push around women.”

To the untrained eye, Shella played the victim flawlessly. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her bottom lip trembling ever so slightly.

She had always been adept at playing the damsel, garnering sympathy from those around her.

But Debra saw right through her act. “Mr. Houston’s decision to let you go has nothing to do with me. It’s because you’re not fit for the position.”

Shelia’s eyes narrowed, her voice rising in defense. “I’ve only been on the job for a week. What makes you. think I’m not qualified?”

But from what

too complicated for someone getting into Arcane Academy through connections to understand. It’s difficult to manage such

to get into Arcane Academy had been the talk of the upper–class circles, and Shelia’s mention of

rush to defend herself. Instead, she said, “Oh, that’s right. Ms. Blair is also an Arcane Academy

remember,” Shelia replied, feeling a sense of

filled with the best of the best. When I started my job, I secured a collaboration with the Potter Group on my first day. As for you, I heard that since you took office, all you have done is clock in and out, drink coffee, and decorate your new office. The papers on your desk have piled up, but you haven’t even

greatly. Those were quite

to look at her secretary, who quickly shook her head,

As the true

the surveillance was easy

any

few days. Even if she directly fired Shelia, Shelia would have no