The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 123

My return to the office was met with a sense of trepidation. The scandal had created an invisible barrier between me and my coworkers, and I couldn’t help but feel like an outsider in the place that had once been my second home. But I had a mission, a task given to me by Penny, and I was determined to see it through.

As I walked through the office, I tried to approach my coworkers discreetly, hoping to glean some information about Erickson’s behavior. I needed something concrete to help Penny in her quest to clear my name and salvage my reputation.

But my attempts to engage my colleagues were met with icy silence. They averted their eyes, busying themselves with their work as if I were invisible. The jealousy and resentment that had simmered beneath the surface were now palpable, and I couldn’t help but feel their hostility.

“Hey,” I began tentatively, approaching one of my coworkers, “have you ever noticed if Mr. Erickson singles anyone out for special attention?”

The coworker’s response was a curt shake of the head, and they turned away from me without saying a word. It was clear that they wanted nothing to do with me or my questions.

I continued my attempts, moving from desk to desk, but the result was the same. No one was willing to talk to me, let alone offer any information about Erickson’s behavior. The sense of isolation and frustration grew with each interaction.

I was about to give up and head back to my own desk when I spotted Erickson’s secretary, Sarah, sitting at her desk. She had always struck me as approachable, someone who might be willing to confide in me about her experiences with our boss.

Approaching her cautiously, I cleared my throat. “Sarah, can I talk to you for a moment?”

She looked at me, her expression guarded but curious. “What do you want, Evie?”

I took a deep breath, choosing my words carefully. “I’ve been going through a tough time lately, Sarah. I left the firm under difficult circumstances, and I’m trying to clear my name. I need to know if Mr. Erickson has ever singled out any other employees, treated them unfairly or inappropriately.”

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Sarah hesitated, her gaze flickering with uncertainty. Then, with a sigh, she seemed to make a decision. “Let’s go somewhere more private,” she said, leading me to a small, empty conference room.

sense of unease. “Mr. Erickson can be…difficult at times. He has

uncover any information that could help Penny’s efforts. “Has anyone ever confided in you about their experiences with Mr. Erickson? Anything

she admitted reluctantly. “One of the junior associates, Lisa, mentioned that Mr. Erickson had made some

information that could support Penny’s case. “Thank you, Sarah,” I said sincerely. “Your honesty means a lot. If you ever decide to share more about your experiences or if you hear

expression a mix of relief and

share her thoughts. Before she could

well, well, what

to see Jasper standing nearby, a smug grin on his face. He had a talent for appearing at

dripping with sarcasm. “Trying to stir the pot and get

and frustration at Jasper’s insinuations. “No, Jasper,

eyes

the eyes of my coworkers on me, their curiosity piqued

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you a reality check, Evie,” said Jasper, “You’re not fooling anyone. here. We all know what you’ve been up to with Mr.

don’t know what you’re talking about,” I retorted, my voice trembling

He leaned in closer, his words laced with venom. “Oh,

my fists to keep from lashing out. I couldn’t let him provoke me, not in front of everyone. I took a deep breath

respond, Mr. Erickson appeared, his presence commanding the attention of the entire office. His face was a mask

you doing here?” he demanded, his

the surface. “I’m here to work, Mr. Erickson,” I replied, my voice steady. “I won’t let false accusations keep

my colleagues joined in the berating, their accusations and skepticism cutting deep. I could feel their judgment, their belief in Jasper’s lies, and

shouted, my voice trembling with indignation. “I won’t let

eyes narrowed, his anger palpable. “Fine,” he spat out, his

as I collected my belongings, each item a reminder of the life I had built

their disapproval like a chorus of condemnation. The room seemed to close in