Chapter 521

Chapter 521:

Zola wasn’t being harsh for no reason. The truth was, her bank account was dwindling—there were barely four digits left. Apex Group had been on the verge of collapse before, and any money that had come in had gone straight to launching projects or plugging the hole of unpaid salaries for the rest of the staff.

Lydia had convinced Zola to become the general manager, promising they were all “in this together.” But Zola hadn’t seen a single dime beyond pocket change.

Zola launched into a tirade, her tone both arrogant and aggressive. Even when she was wrong, she put on a haughty front, appearing as if she were someone not to be messed with.

The manager frowned, clearly frustrated. “Fine, we’ll cover the medication today, but that’s it. We’re not paying for his hospital stay or any further treatment for his foot.”

“Who said he needs to be hospitalized?” Zola scoffed, crossing her arms. “It’s just a scratch! Once the fever breaks, he can take some medicine and go home to recover.”

gauze from the pharmacy, along with a few fever pills—barely costing a

checked him in,” the manager explained, assuming Eileen had already spoken to Zola and updated her on Milford’s condition. “She said she was a friend

“Who

her arm throbbing in pain. It wasn’t broken, just a nasty sprain, but it hurt nonetheless. Smoothing out her rumpled sleeve, Eileen said, “I got him admitted. Don’t worry;

manager’s expression softened, his eyes practically sparkling as he looked at Eileen more kindly than before. Unconsciously, his gaze towards Zola shifted

Milford passed out on the job, I’ll talk to

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talk about that with Milford later,” Eileen replied, dismissing the manager with a nod. “You can go back

I’ll leave now,” the manager said,

worried individuals paced restlessly, waiting for news of their loved ones. Zola and Eileen stood among the anxious

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