Chapter 74
Imentally scolded myself and pushed away any ridiculous thoughts before turning to leave Alex’s
My colleagues were already gathering their belongings, ready to head home for the day. Usually, everyone would be in a rush by this time, but today, they seemed to be moving in slow motion. Their eves kept darting toward the door of the oltice
my things
When they noticed me entering, they all immediately looked downs or turned away. Ignoring them, I glanced around briefly before heading over to my desk. I packed up my
My colleague who was sitting directly across from me flashed me a flattering smile. “Serena,” she said. “Did Mr. Hastings speak to you about… a possible promotion?” I was caught off guard and wondered if she had been evesdropping
“No.” I shook my head
“Real” Doubt flashed in my colleagues” eve
“No. Who told you that?”
“After you left, Oliver stopped by and mentioned that he was only covering for Jolene and that we needed someone permanently in charge.”
As looked into my colleague’s seemingly innocent eyes, I couldn 1 help but clench my teeth. These damn capitalises! Wasn’t this Alex’s scheme all along? By putting me in a prominent position and taking advantage of the rumors, he was trying to manipulate me into following his plan.
As I approached my colleague who had been questioning me, tasked, “Oh, Bailey, Which departments did all of you come from before you joined the assistant office?”
* osed to work in the Assets Department as the assistant to the general manager, and Sarn came from the Finance Department.”
“So that means the assistant office only hired internally and didn’t bring in any external candidates?”
“Yes,” Balley York confirmed with a resigned expression “The selection process was q
was seen as an internal promotion opportunity that everyone wanted.”
Balley spoke hallway, and Sam Bridgers interrupted her and pulled at her sleeve.
ite rigorous too. You wouldn’t believe how many of us took the tests for this position. It
Bailey suddenly realized what was happening and gave an awkward smile. “But maybe Mr. Hastings just wanted to bring in some fresh talent for the office assistant position,” she
Sart was more d
direct. “Even if he gave you special consideration as his sister, so what? You deserve it, and your work is top–notch.”
Balkey and the others nodded in agreement. I quickly gathered my things and left the office.
Upon retuming to the dormitory, I recounted every detail of what had occurred today to Lila. Lila nodded along is she listened, and it wasn’t until I finished that I felt a weight mid from mychest
*Don’t you think Alex crossed alior
I don’t see how he did,” Lila replied as the popped a segment of an orange into her mouth. “In fact, I believe he’s genuinely considering your well–being from all angles” “Wan do you mean?” I looked at Life, pozled
of the game. Alex has already warned you that once people find out about your family
Your event is clouding your judgment the saying goes, “The bystander sees most of connections, they will assume you’w been given undue advantages,
Chance it’s already cute to this, why not graciously accept the perks? Let others talk if they want to.” Aredication demed to me, and ed to Lila with brightness in my eas
“Think about it. When pus returned, your colleague mediatly asked about a potential promotion. Alex clearly instructed his assistant to prepare everyone for this possibility in
advance
“They’ve all already accepted that you’ll become the supervisor. These must be endless speculation happening behind closed doors. If you decline Alex’s offer now, won’t all of that talk have been for nothing!TM
