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 more

and frustration. She snatched up her phone and

of her. "Sweetheart, don't you

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

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

hope sparked

about a job when

she appeared,

demand justice for

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

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

nothing

Malcolm, Gina

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

you telling me you haven't thought about breaking

nothing between us now! It's you two who've

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

to do?" Malcolm asked,