From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

MkChapter 700

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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?”

aware of it. But from what I hear,

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

The scandal of Debra using connections to get into Arcane Academy had been the talk of the upper–class circles, and Shelia’s mention of it now

herself. Instead, she said, “Oh,

replied,

been a poor student, and graduating from Arcane Academy was a source of pride for her. Debra smirked, “Well then, I presume you also remember that Arcane Academy is the most prestigious school in this city, 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

surprised Shelia greatly.

who quickly shook her head, indicating she hadn’t leaked

the true owner of

surveillance was

any

Shelia’s actions in the company over the past few days. Even if she directly fired Shelia, Shelia would have no