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."

I don't want 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 is a museum, and we need a guide who can represent our image. I feel deeply sorry for your

She had only gotten the job by begging Madam

walked over to her and passed her a tissue. "Please don't cry. Come on, wipe

"Thank you."

I'm sure you can go and

"No one will hire me

shook her head wordlessly. She wiped her tears away and

like Ellen might do something she would regret in the state she was in and followed her out

wandered around the streets, looking like a sorry sight. Wilbur was certain that she was on the verge

had planned to just make sure that Ellen was fine, and that he would return to his hotel. Yet upon seeing the state she was in, he promptly canceled his plans to go back and continued

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