Sasha strutted confidently as she made her way to her company’s fundraiser in the five-star hotel. Being one of the first people to arrive, she sat on a table in front. In a few hours, Tom McCarthy, the Chief Strategy Officer, would make the most important announcement of her career; she was about to be promoted from manager to director. For seven years, she had worked hard to earn the promotion, and tonight was her night.The event scaled through slowly and then it was time for the new Director of Strategy to be announced. Tom McCarthy took to the stage to address the crowd. After his speech, he made the announcement.“I am pleased to announce that the new Director of Strategy for Golden firm is none other than Mr. Gold Fletcher.”As Mr. Fletcher made his way to the stage, Sasha felt her heart sink. How could this be? Everyone at work whispered that the promotion was hers. Tom McCarthy himself commended her at every given chance. He’d told her he couldn’t think of anyone who was bett
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