Chapter 40 Climbing the Ranks.

The HR representative’s words weren’t a threat but facts

Previously, there had been news about how a project manager had contacted another company near the end of his employment with his current company, ready to switch jobs the moment his contract ended.

The manager faced a lawsuit for dereliction of duty, which had led to significant financial harm to the company. The company had done this on purpose to screw over the manager. The case went on for two

years

Even though the manager was deemed not guilty of his charges, all his efforts were wasted, and

ultimately, his reputation was ruined for good.

Emelie responded, “I know what I need to do.”

She parted ways with the representative after dinner. When she went to the washroom, she happened to overhear the conversation between two servers outside.

“Did you see the woman who was beside Mr. Middleton? She seemed quite cunning

“Yeah, I did, I think she’s Mr. Middleton’s secretary. She keeps on topping his glass up as if she can’t wait

to get him drunk.

The other server said, “Of course, she can’t wait. How else could she sleep with him? Women nowadays

are something..

“Shh! Come on, we still need to get the wines out.”

were gone. She washed her hands before

earlier, along with the

to head to William’s private

open. Emelie

coves

drunk now. His eyes were hazy, and a faint smile surfaced on his lips

glass, his secretary filled it to the brim for him again. William

was in a bad mood today. He drank shot after shot of alcohol every single time the

to sign, they handed him a

Emelie was taken aback,

they scheming against

the next second. He said flatly, “I’ve already made my terms clear, Mr. Ramsey. Why don’t you take more time to consider it

sigh and left

strolled around by the road. William’s clients

their respective cars.

secretary exited last, the latter holding

He still looked fine whenever he drank.

secretary helped William get into his car before

But she felt uneasy when she recalled how the secretary had actively assisted the client in making William sign

discovered that Emelie was standing outside their room earlier without stepping in to

being schemed against, would he take legal action against

Emelie stiffened.

realized she didn’t trust William that

working for him. She subconsciously

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