From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 282

Chapter 282

Lizzie turned and left.

The gathered employees erupted in whispers. "Manager, Cindy doesn't deserve a spot in our company!"

"Yeah, she's got to go!"

"Fire her already!"

The manager turned his gaze to Cindy and said, "Head to payroll and settle up for the month. Don't bother coming in next month."

Cindy felt her world crumble. She had dedicated nearly two decades to her job, always diligent, never a mistake. Retirement was just around the corner, with a pension and benefits in sight, and now the company was showing her the door!

"No, you can't fire me!" she pleaded.

Those who got the axe never saw a pension or benefits. And at her age, what was she going to do? Where could she find work? It'd be nothing but back-breaking jobs that couldn't hold a candle to her current position.

"We can't have someone who's morally bankrupt working here," the manager stated firmly before turning to a security guard. "Please escort her out."

an escort and more of

was a mix of anger and frustration. She

of her. "Sweetheart, don't you worry. I'll

job, my dignity... Malcolm, I

job? So what! From now on, I'll give you three grand

hope sparked in

job when

more pitiful she appeared, the more Malcolm

would demand

has really crossed the line this time!" pointing an accusatory finger at Gina. "How on earth did you raise her?" Gina frowned slightly. "What did Lizzie do

got her fired! I've told you, I've cut ties

believe Lizzie did nothing wrong," Gina said

it weren't because of Malcolm, Gina would

was livid. "Did you put Lizzie up to this? I knew it! A kid like her couldn't be this

him. "Are you telling me you haven't thought about breaking it off with

now! It's you

Then call her now. Let's settle this, all three of us, face to

you planning to do?" Malcolm asked,