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,

slammed her desk and stood, “Enough! If you have something

not putting up

to

up to Mrs. Jardin. What else did you do? Climbing into bed with Mr.

Susan’s slap, but she did not hesitate

it means so much to you, go talk to Mr.

child.”

dare you! Even my mom never hits me! I’ll kill you, Blake!” Susan yelled. Her face was red from the slap. She lunged at

in Taekwondo, did not hold back. She landed a

asked for it!”

not wanting to be

relentless attacks, Blake stood her ground, matching each blow with her

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out to seek help upstairs

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