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 anger and frustration. She snatched up her phone and called

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

I've lost my job, my dignity... Malcolm, I might as well be dead. I

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

hope sparked in

a job when Malcolm was

appeared, the more Malcolm would resent his

would demand

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

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

did nothing wrong,"

it weren't because of Malcolm,

to this? I knew it! A kid like her couldn't be

just stared at him. "Are you telling me you haven't thought about breaking

now! It's you two who've

Then call her now. Let's settle this, all three

to do?"