Chapter 10

Becky's jaw dropped as she felt a wave of shock wash over her. Resign? Or get fired? She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had just started this job, and she was already being asked to leave? It didn't make any sense.

"Why?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "What have I done wrong?"

William's expression was unreadable as he replied, "It's not about what you've done wrong, Becky. It's about...us. Me and You. The complications. And I don't think it's a good idea for us to work together."

Becky felt a surge of anger and hurt at his words. Complications? Was that what she was to him? She thought about all the times they had clashed, all the times he had hurt her. And now, he was asking her to leave her job?

"No," she said, her voice firm. "I won't resign. I just started this job, and I'm not going to let you push me out."

William's eyes narrowed slightly as he replied, "Fine. Then I'll have to let you go. The choice is yours."

Becky's heart was racing as she realized the gravity of the situation. She was trapped in a power struggle with her ex-husband, and she wasn't sure if she was going to come out on top. But one thing was for sure - she wasn't going to go down without a fight.

Becky's eyes flashed with defiance as she said, "Fine, do what you want." William's expression was unreadable as he nodded and walked off, leaving Becky feeling bitter and powerless.

As she watched him walk away, Becky felt a wave of emotions wash over her. She felt weak and vulnerable, like she had been stripped of her dignity. It had been a long time since she had felt this way, but the feeling was all too familiar. It was the same feeling she had experienced when she was waiting for a heart transplant, unsure if she would even be able to afford the surgery.

The memories came flooding back, and Becky felt herself being transported back to that dark time in her life. She felt the same sense of desperation, the same feeling of being trapped. And now, with William's ultimatum hanging over her, Becky felt like she was reliving that nightmare all over again.

She rushed to the toilet, tears streaming down her face as she locked herself in a stall. She cried uncontrollably, feeling like she was at the end of her rope. Just as she was starting to compose herself, someone walked out of the toilet stall next to hers.

Becky quickly cleaned her face and came out of her stall but immediately turned around, trying to hide her tears. But as she turned, she was shocked to see Ellen, William's fiancée, standing in front of her. Becky's expression was cold as she gazed at Ellen, knowing that she was the woman William had chosen over her.

"Look who we have here," Ellen said, her voice dripping with malice. "The divorced ex." Becky's eyes narrowed as she replied, "I'm not in the mood, Ellen."

But Ellen just laughed, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, please," she said, taking a step closer to Becky. "You think you're above all this? You think you're better than me?" Becky felt a surge of anger as Ellen's words cut deep. She tried to push past Ellen, but Ellen blocked her way.

"You know, I've been watching you," Ellen said, her voice low and menacing. "I've seen the way you look at William. You think you still have a chance with him?" Becky's eyes flashed with anger as she replied, "I don't want anything to do with him."

“What are you then doing here? Or didn’t you come to see him?”

Becky remained silent, and Ellen just laughed again, her eyes flashing with malice. And then, in a sudden movement, she reached out and hit Becky across the face.

“Bitch!” She cursed. “Stay away from my man. You divorced him already, why leaching around?”

Becky felt a searing pain as she stumbled backwards, her vision blurring. She tried to defend herself, but Ellen was relentless, hitting her again and again. This time on her chest, pushing her backwards.

“Stay the hell away from my man!”

Becky felt herself falling, her body crashing to the floor. She tried to cry out, but her voice was muffled. And then, everything went black when her head hit the ground.