The Wrong Woman

Candice walked through the spacious hall, surveying her surroundings. The assistant's desk was unoccupied, and there was no sign of Sean. The CEO's office door was slightly open. Driven by curiosity, Candice moved closer and was about to knock.

Just then, she heard a noise from inside-something like a stack of papers tumbling to the floor. She edged closer and peered through the gap in the door.

Though she couldn't see anyone, she could hear Elio's cold, angry voice piercing the air. "Take your people and leave."

Then, a reply came from Tim McAree, his voice aged and resonant with authority, "Elio, curb your arrogance. When your grandfather and I were laying the foundations of this company, your father hadn't even been born.

"Your grandfather would have shown me the utmost respect if he were still alive, and your father would have done the same. Who do you think you are to dismiss my people?"

Elio's response was chillingly detached. "I'm firing you and your entire family. Now, all of you, get out."

your father to expand it. I may not have achieved much, but I've put in my fair

you receive each year-all of these are the rewards for your past efforts. The company has compensated you

You're no longer effective and can't add value to our operations. It's time for you to retire and make room for

you really are

with your

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"So, it's you? You're just a designer, yet you dare to show up

the former design director had been one

his harsh words, Tim left the

mixture of anxiousness and excitement. He hadn't expected Candice to actually show up. Candice swallowed nervously and managed a careful nod.

opened the office door further and invited her in warmly, "Don't just stand

were still on edge. She had only heard Elio's voice earlier, but its cold ruthlessness had

didn't see Mr. Lowe, so I came straight here.