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Chapter 6

Author: Cutie Kitty
After Sophie's words, the department looked at me with disdain and resentment.

When they noticed my bandaged hands, someone sneered.

"Looks like karma finally opened its eyes and taught a lesson to the person who has been suppressing us all."

Laughter immediately rippled through the crowd.

A moment later, Sophie's phone chimed.

She checked it, then smiled brightly and waved at Marcus.

"Marcus, I just received news from the board. The regional president appointment list is out. Congratulations. You got what you wanted."

Marcus was instantly thrilled.

He thought he had been right. Even without my help, Sophie's board connections had secured the president seat for him.

He no longer needed the competition to strengthen his leverage.

Everyone rushed to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Mr. Winters. Our department has two happy events today. We must celebrate properly."

Marcus glanced at me, then nodded.

"After work, go straight to the hotel. I'll book the place."

The office erupted in cheers.

Some of the fence-sitters began pledging loyalty on the spot.

"Mr. Winters, if you ever need anything from me, just say the word. I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly."

The rest quickly echoed him.

I laughed coldly.

"The official appointment hasn't been released yet. Celebrating this soon might turn into quite a show if the stone you throw lands on your own foot."

Before Marcus could speak, Sophie snapped back.

"You really can't stand seeing him do well, can you? You're just jealous.

"If you apologize to every colleague today, maybe I'll ask Marcus to let you join the celebration."

She lifted her chin, waiting for me to apologize.

I ignored her and returned to my desk to pack.

At that moment, my phone lit up with a message from Dean.

"Tonight's flight is booked."

I smiled and turned off the screen.

Seeing my indifference, Sophie grew embarrassed and angry.

"Julia, don't say I never gave you a chance. One day you'll regret this."

I did regret something.

I regretted not waking up sooner and exposing her true face before she became this arrogant.

Fortunately, it was not too late. The board chair's decision should arrive soon. She would not stay proud for long.

As her words faded, Mr. Collins approached with a group of people behind him.

The entire office turned to look.

Whispers rose at once.

"There he is. Mr. Collins must be here to announce Mr. Winters's appointment."

"Let's see what Julia can say after this."

Marcus's expression filled with expectation.

The next second, Mr. Collins frowned at him and spoke coldly in front of everyone.

"Marcus Winters violated company policy and encouraged another employee to commit competition fraud.

"By unanimous decision of the board, effective immediately, Marcus Winters is removed from all executive duties and terminated from the company."
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  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 12

    But some things could not be forgiven with one apology.He broke both my hands for Sophie. One apology would not make my hands whole again.Thinking of that, I refused coldly."Give up. I won't forgive you."I thought that after I said it so plainly, he would finally wake up.Instead, he pulled out a ring."Julia, then marry me."Let's start over with a new identity. This time I swear I'll never break your heart again."Julia, please?"Looking at the familiar ring, I clenched my fists.Not long ago, Sophie had shown off an identical ring.Marcus had given it to her as a birthday gift.Now he was using the same ring to propose to me.Did he really think I was stupid?I laughed softly."Marcus Winters, do you think playing with me is fun? Does it make you feel accomplished?"You're proposing to me with the same ring you gave Sophie. Do you have a heart at all?"Marcus's face immediately filled with embarrassment.His expression changed sharply. He wiped away his tears a

  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 11

    Marcus looked around and his gaze landed on the medicine.He opened it and saw that it was stomach medication.He was about to call the hospital and accuse them of prescribing the wrong thing.Then he remembered that I did have a stomach condition.I had once been hospitalized after staying up late and drinking with clients for work.But had my stomach not recovered long ago?That had been my lie.My stomach had never healed. It had only grown worse.I never told him because I was afraid he would feel guilty.Back then, I needed results to establish myself in the company, and I needed to prove that I could take care of him.During that period, almost every hour I had went into work.All so he could feel a little more secure.I looked down at the new cast on my arm and smiled helplessly.Perhaps in his eyes, everything I had done had been meaningless.I turned toward the view rushing backward outside the cab window and said calmly,"Driver, could you open the window for m

  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 10

    Seeing the board chair hesitate, Marcus immediately brought up the year he worked himself into the hospital for the company.He begged the board chair to consider his years of effort, if not his achievements, and spare him this once.After a long silence, the board chair finally nodded."I can give you one more chance, but there is one condition. You must complete..."Before he could finish, Marcus interrupted him, trembling with excitement."I agree. Whatever the condition is, I agree."But when the board chair stated the condition, the joy that had just risen on Marcus's face vanished."Marcus, if you can persuade Julia to return to the company, I'll let this matter pass."You can resume your original post, and I can withdraw the compensation demand."But if you can't convince Julia within three days, the agreement is void. You'll still be terminated and held responsible for the company's losses."Marcus hesitated when he heard the first half.But after hearing the second

  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 9

    The board chair stopped me, his voice full of regret."Julia, are you truly not willing to stay?"If you agree to stay, I won't have to hesitate about who should take the president seat."With your talent, you never should have remained only a director."As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and sighed deeply.I shook my head and refused.He continued with regret, "Very well. I can't force you. You have your own choice. I hope we still have a chance to work together in the future."Collins, see Julia out."I thanked the board chair, then walked away without looking back.Marcus still stood there, stunned.He had sensed something from the board chair's words, but he did not dare face it.Seeing that Marcus still refused to understand, the board chair finally revealed the private agreement between us."Marcus, both you and Julia were talents I valued. It pains me to see things end this way."You still don't know, do you? Julia and I had an agreement."If she won the

  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 8

    The moment security reached for his arm, Marcus stepped back and avoided them.He argued desperately."I don't accept this result."I've worked in this company for years. Do you know how much effort I put into winning projects for this company? You can't fire me over a few rumors."And I didn't tell Sophie to fake her design. These are one-sided accusations. I want to see the board chair."As soon as he finished, the board chair walked through the crowd.When Marcus saw him, hope flashed in his eyes. Tears immediately gathered."Chairman Bennett, please believe me. I didn't damage the company's interests. None of this has anything to do with me."Someone must be framing me. They must be."Did he think that if he cried innocent in front of the board chair, he would be cleared?How laughable.He did not understand that the moment the board chair arrived, his punishment had truly begun.The board chair looked at him and saw that he was still clinging to denial.He gestured fo

  • The Promotion Built on My Broken Hands   Chapter 7

    Mr. Collins paused, glanced at Sophie, opened another document, and continued."Sophie Moresby submitted a fraudulent work in the United Design Competition, a serious violation of the contest rules. By decision of Human Resources, effective immediately, Sophie Moresby is no longer an employee of this company. Her final month's salary will be withheld as part of the damages."Sophie's heart seemed to drop. Her eyelids twitched wildly.Marcus froze on the spot.The watching employees drew sharp breaths.The office atmosphere plunged into ice.I set down the things in my hands, clapped lightly, and laughed."Didn't I say the appointment hadn't been released yet? You were celebrating too early."Now your promotion party has turned into a going-away party."Then I looked at the opportunists who had just been flattering Marcus and Sophie."Though I suppose it makes no difference to you. A celebration dinner and a farewell dinner are both still dinner."Sophie glared at me and aske

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