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.

group was consoling Susan,

you have something to say about me, say

putting up with

face as she turned to Blake, slapping her across

professionally or educationally. You’re just cozying up to Mrs. Jardin. What else did you do? Climbing

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

“I don’t need this job. If it means so much to you,

child.”

Susan yelled. Her face was red from

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

for it!”

badge, not wanting to be held responsible for any damage.

Blake stood her ground, matching

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to seek help upstairs as the commotion

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