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

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

face. I’m not putting up with this!”

to Blake, slapping

cozying up to Mrs. Jardin.

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

much to you, go talk to Mr. Harrison. Stop acting like a

child.”

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

training in Taekwondo, did not hold back.

asked for it!”

wanting to be

Blake stood her ground, matching each blow with

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out to seek help upstairs

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