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."

escort and more of a

and frustration. She snatched up her phone and called

over, his heart breaking at the sight of her. "Sweetheart, don't you worry. I'll give that girl a piece

I might as well be dead. I

I'll give

glimmer of hope sparked in Cindy's

about a job when Malcolm was

more pitiful she appeared, the more Malcolm would resent his daughter and

Malcolm would demand justice

pointing an accusatory finger at Gina. "How on earth did you raise

you, I've cut ties with that woman. Why do you have to keep

believe Lizzie did nothing wrong,"

it weren't because of Malcolm, Gina would have taken action

to this? I knew it! A kid like her couldn't be this cunning. Gina, you've disappointed

you telling me you haven't thought about breaking it off

It's you two who've let

now. Let's settle this, all three

planning to do?"