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Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 10
I ran into Eric on my way home from work.At first, I didn't recognize him. Scruffy, sunken-eyed—he looked nothing like the arrogant, untouchable guy I used to know.It'd been six months. Whatever sharp edge he had was gone.Jared had told me Corevista had been circling the drain since I left. I'd made sure my dad pulled his money, too.Eric looked wrecked. Wrinkled white shirt, hollow stare, no life in him.But the second he saw me, his eyes lit up like I was some long-lost treasure.I stepped back as he reached for me. His hand froze in midair before dropping, useless.Then he started rambling, voice full of desperation."Madison, I know I messed up. I did awful things for five years. But the second I lost you, it felt like my whole world caved in. I realized—I'm the one who can't live without you."He pulled a photo from his pocket, hands trembling. "Madison, look. Our photo. I dug it out of the trash and pieced it back together. Just one look, please. Come back to me."I
Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 9
The day I landed in Votara, Jared went all out with a welcome dinner. I was kinda floored.At the airport, he grabbed my bags with that familiar grin. Our families went way back—mine stayed in Chavena, his built roots here.He knew everything about my five-year secret mess with Eric. Every time I got sucked into Eric's orbit, Jared would just shake his head like, 'Seriously, still?'He smirked. "I've been trying to snatch you from under his nose for years. What, he finally blew it on his own? You done for real this time?"I nodded. "Yeah. I'm done."Jared caught the edge in my voice and dropped the teasing. "There's better guys out there. As for Eric Dempsey—good riddance. Maybe the next one won't be such a tool."I laughed. "Okay, enough pep talk. The second I left him, I cut ties with everything behind me. Right now, it's all about the career. I can't wait to show what I've got."I nudged his shoulder. "So, what role are you giving me?"Classic Jared. "With your skills? My co
Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 8
Once the footage ended, the audio from my restroom showdown with Shelly kicked in.Her voice—sharp, nasty, dripping arrogance—left the room speechless.Eric turned toward her. She was shaking in the corner, but his stare? Ice-cold.The girl he once knew? Gone. Five years had changed her into someone unrecognizable.That sweet, innocent childhood friend? Just a memory. The recording made it crystal clear who she really was.He'd thrown Madison under the bus to boost Shelly's rise.And now? He saw the truth—he'd screwed up big time.He let Shelly hurt Madison. Believed her lies. Helped crush the one person who actually loved him.He was so wrong. He'd shoved Madison away again and again until there was nothing left of her for him.That hit broke something in Eric. He snapped—lunged at Shelly and grabbed her by the throat.His voice shook with rage. "Why'd you do it? I told you to leave Madison alone! Who the hell do you think you are?"Shelly's face turned bright red, gasping
Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 7
Eric yanked his hand back. Shelly lost her balance and hit the floor, eyes wide like she couldn't believe it."Eric! Say something! This was all me!"He snapped. "Shut up!"She froze, totally freaked—he'd never yelled like that before.The whole room was dead silent, faces all over the place like someone spilled emotion everywhere.Then the board dropped the real bomb."This is a surveillance video and audio clip sent by Madison Mercer, our former Strategic Planning Director. I think once you see it, the truth'll be obvious."At the mention of her name, Eric's head snapped up. But that word—"resigned"—wrecked him. He looked like someone just yanked the floor out from under him."M-Madison? No... she promised me yesterday she'd be here. She wouldn't quit!"But it wasn't just the job. What really messed with him was the thought that Madison might actually leave.She chased him for three years, stuck it out through five years of silence and secrets. All that—and she walks away o
Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 6
Shelly bit her lip, shaking like a leaf. Her face turned pale. She opened her mouth—nothing came out.The room was dead silent.Corevista's top execs weren't idiots. They picked up on the vibe fast.The same shareholder leaned in. "Ms. Focker, are you absolutely sure you handled this proposal yourself?""I... I..." Shelly stammered, eyes darting to Eric like she was begging him to save her.Still nothing.The shareholder let out a dry chuckle, eyes locked on Eric. "Mr. Dempsey, the proposal's solid—but your people skills? Not so much."Then he gave a nod. Boom—footage from the flash drive lit up the big screen.Before I left yesterday, I backed up everything—documents, surveillance, audio—straight to my home drive. Sent it all to the board members who weren't sipping Eric's Kool-Aid.When Shelly threatened me? I didn't snap back because, honestly, what was the point?People like her—no talent, no morals—don't get to walk off with someone else's work. Not on my watch.Disgrac
Love Didn't Get Me Promoted Chapter 5
The next morning, the conference room felt like a pressure cooker. Everyone sat stiff, waiting for something to blow.Eric looked pissed. He'd called me a hundred times—straight to voicemail every time.With shareholders shifting in their seats and the clock ticking, Eric leaned toward Shelly and gave her a nudge."Shelly, I put your name on the project, didn't I? Madison's not here—time to show them what you've got."Shelly went pale. Sure, she'd taken the credit—but the proposal? The slides? All Madison. She hadn't even skimmed them.Still, with Eric giving her that "you got this" look, she dragged herself up to the podium.While she mumbled through the slides, Eric barely watched. He was too busy blowing up my phone.Shelly sounded like she was reading off a cereal box. The second the shareholders hit her with real questions, she froze. Total blank.Board members started trading looks and shaking their heads. The vibe shifted hard—and not in Eric's favor. You could see the d
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