The boardroom was thick with tension. Every seat was filled. Every face wore the same expression—judgment, disappointment and disgust. The same faces that once smiled at me in the hallways, praised my initiative, called me “a rising star,” now barely looked me in the eye.“Due to the nature of the scandal involving Ms. Taylor and the CEO, Ethan King,” the Director of HR began, his voice as cold as the iced water on the polished mahogany table, “we propose a formal suspension effective immediately, pending a full internal investigation.”"What?" I gasped, my heart shattering on the spot."We thrive to build a competition friendly work environment where our staff wouldn't feel the need to be indicent in order to get favours and promotions," the director said calmly.A few nods of agreement followed. Others whispered amongst themselves. They were all agreeing to this decision.I was doomed.“Bold of you to assume Ms Taylor didn't work for her promotions,” Harry challenged the director,
Last Updated : 2025-07-07 Read more