The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

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 victim.

her desk and stood, “Enough! If you

I’m not putting up

Susan’s face as she turned to Blake, slapping her across the

league, professionally or educationally. You’re just cozying up to Mrs. Jardin.

cheek stung from Susan’s slap, but she did not hesitate to slap

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

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

had training in Taekwondo, did not hold back. She landed a punch that

for it!”

to be

Blake stood her ground, matching

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rushed out to seek help upstairs as the commotion