Chapter 1966

"There's always a chance for things to turn around," Wilbur said before he placed the letter into the suggestion box.

He then turned to face Madam Judy. "Since you considered selling the bronze cauldrons to me before, I'm sure I'll be able to win you over with my actions again, so you change your mind."

Madam Judy's expression darkened. "You can very well continue if you find meaning in doing that, but I can tell you now that I'm not changing my mind. Nothing you do will change that."

"But Madam Judy, you said..." Ellen piped up with tears in her eyes, trying to speak up for Wilbur. Yet just then, Madam Judy pointed at Ellen angrily. "This is an official notice, Ellen. You're fired. Please leave immediately."

Ellen froze in the spot, dumbstruck. Her legs wobbled and she fell to her knees, kneeling in front of Madam Judy. "Please, Madam Judy, please don't fire me. This job is extremely important to me, please give me another chance."

to give you another chance, Ellen. Look at all the gashes on your neck, arms, and calves. I know the state of your family might not be the best, but this

to leave, and Ellen sat on the floor sobbing. She had only gotten the job by begging Madam Judy for it, promising her that she would do an excellent job. Alas,

and passed her a tissue. "Please don't cry. Come on,

"Thank you."

I'm sure you can go and look for another one. You don't need to be so

"No one will hire

in confusion, but Ellen shook her head wordlessly. She wiped her tears away

would regret in the state she was in and followed her out

Wilbur was certain that she was on the verge

to his hotel. Yet upon seeing the state she was in, he promptly canceled his plans

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