Chapter 1055

Confused, Blake opened her work email. A notification about permanent positions caught her attention. Only three staff members were mentioned, one each from the Creative Design and Marketing Departments and Blake.

Blake blinked in disbelief. She thought, ‘My name is on the list!’

In the background, the secretary’s office buzzed with chatter.

“It’s okay, Susan. There’s always next month,” one voice soothed.

“Exactly! It’s those with connections who get ahead. Us regular folks just can’t compete,” another added

bitterly.

“I can’t believe how shameless some people can be.”

Blake tried to ignore them, but their words were too loud, too pointed.

was consoling Susan, painting.her as a

slammed her desk and stood, “Enough! If you have something to say about me,

face. I’m not putting up with

face as she turned to Blake, slapping

said angrily, “You don’t deserve this, Blake. You’re not even in my league, professionally or educationally. You’re just cozying up to Mrs. Jardin. What else did you do? Climbing into bed with Mr. Harrison for a promotion? How desperate can you get?”

she did not hesitate to slap

need this job. If it means so much to you, go talk

child.”

me! I’ll kill you, Blake!” Susan yelled. Her face was red from the slap. She

in Taekwondo, did not hold back. She landed a punch that sent Susan

asked for

wanting to be held responsible

Blake stood her ground, matching

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seek help upstairs as the commotion grew..

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