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."

less of an escort

outside, Cindy was a mix of anger and frustration. She snatched up her phone and called

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

lost my job, my dignity... Malcolm, I might as well be dead. I can't

So what! From now on, I'll give you three grand a month. I'll

hope sparked

Who cared about a job when Malcolm was

appeared, the more Malcolm would resent

would demand

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

made a scene at Cindy's workplace, got her fired! I've told you, I've cut ties with that woman. Why

Lizzie did nothing wrong," Gina said

because of Malcolm,

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

him. "Are you telling me you haven't

between us now! It's you two who've

now. Let's settle this,

to do?"