NovelEnglishChapter 1739: Her reluctance only fueled Corrie's curiosity. Pretending to scan a work report, she probed casually, "What sort of rumors have been making the rounds? Has sjuicy scandal slipped past my radar?" Her assistant's attempt at a smile cout more like a grimace, clearly wrestling with how to proceed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNoting the discomfort, Corrie's voice softened with false sweetness. "Oh, is this about sBrook-related ? No need to tiptoe around it. Brook and I are on excellent terms-wedding bells are in our near future, actually." The assistant merely scratched her head, words failing her as she opted for diplomatic silence.
Later that afternoon, an HR representative materialized at Corrie's office, having caught wind of her unexpected presence. "Corrie Bates, there's a matter requiring your attention. Could you spare a moment in our office?" Corrie initially dismissed it as routine business, but her assistant's conspicuously averted gaze set off warning bells in her mind.
Rising from her desk, irritation crept into her voice. "I'm in the middle of something important. What's so urgent it can't wait?" Corrie's words clearly didn't sit well with the HR manager. His face turned stone-cold. "I need to have a word with you. Are you seriously refusing to cooperate?" Corrie crossed her arms. "Of course not. But at least tellwhat this is about." The manager's lips thinned. "Cto my office, and you'll find out." The firm edge in his voice, coupled with her assistant's uneasy glance, sent a chill down Corrie's spine. This wasn't going to be good.
Suppressing a sigh, she shut her laptop with a little more force than necessary and then pushed back her chair. Without another word, she followed him out.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRead exclusive updates galnovalsInside the HR office, the bomb dropped. The company was firing her.
The words barely registered before rage exploded in her chest. "You're firing me? I was personally appointed by Enzo as general manager! And in case you forgot, I'm Brook's future wife! Do you really think he'll let this slide?" The HR manager adjusted his glasses, unfazed. “First of all, Enzo Owen is no longer in charge-Jayden is. Second, I confirmed your dismissal with Brook this morning. He agreed." The air in the room turned suffocating. Corrie scoffed, but her pulse stuttered. "That's ridiculous. Brook would never agree to this!" "If you don't believe me, I can show you our chat history. Besides, this decision was finalized by Jayden. Your nis on the dismissal list. Owen Group prides itself on fairness, so you'll receive proper compensation." Corrie let out a sharp laugh. "You think I care about your little money? I want a reason! What justification do you have for firingwhen I've done nothing but excel here?"
The HR manager met her glare without hesitation. "The reason is simple: Jayden has deemed you unfit for the role of general manager and advised your removal." "Oh, really? Then tellwho's taking my place?"
"That's not your concern. There are plenty of capable candidates.
With that, the man slid a dismissal agreement across the desk. "Per the om chairman's instructions, we're offering you the best possible terms.
If you're smart, you'll sign it and make this easy on everyone."
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