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Chapter 20

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I decided to call. The worst that could happen was her telling me to write a formal resignation letter—or so I thought.

"Hello?" Beatrice's voice was sharp, cutting through the line.

I swallowed hard. "Good morning, ma'am. My name is Elizabeth, the new hire from yesterday," I stammered. Even without seeing her, I could imagine the stern expression settling on her face as she responded,

"I know who this is. What do you want?"

I exhaled slowly, struggling to phrase my words properly. "I... I'm calling to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, I may have to resign."

Silence. A long, uncomfortable pause stretched between us before Beatrice finally spoke.

"What are these unforeseen circumstances, if I may ask?"

I hadn’t expected her to question me. My mind scrambled for a response. "Personal reasons, ma’am," I murmured.

"I hope this has nothing to do with yesterday's accident. Gloria told me she apologized and has compensated for it," Beatrice said, her tone shift
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