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."

was less of an escort and

anger and frustration. She snatched up her phone and

"Sweetheart, don't you worry. I'll give that girl a piece of my mind when I

Malcolm, I might as well

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

glimmer of hope sparked in Cindy's

cared about a job when Malcolm was

sobbing, knowing the more pitiful she appeared, the more

would demand justice for

finger at Gina. "How on earth did you raise her?" Gina frowned slightly. "What did

scene at Cindy's workplace, got her fired! I've told you, I've cut ties with

did nothing wrong,"

Malcolm, Gina would

put Lizzie up to this? I knew it! A kid

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

now! It's you two who've

call her now. Let's settle this, all

you planning to do?" Malcolm asked,