[A/N: This chapter is a continuation of chapter 20 with the same title. Refer the author's note at the end for a brief catchup.]
Two years ago
~flashback~
"Ms. Rose, this is unbelievable."
"This wasn't expected of you. You should be disgusted by yourself!"
"How dare you steal someone else's project, Ms. Rose? Personal relations aside, you do realize this position cannot be shared, do you not?!"
"We cannot select you."
"You are no longer associated with our newspaper. We do not tolerate plagiarism and you have straight up copied Mr. Jones's work."
"We have no place for such debauchery in our company, Ms. Rose."
"Please leave."
STOP!
I covered my ears with my palms and closed my eyes so tight that I could feel them touch the back of my head.
"Are you alright?" A tap on my shoulder made me snap out of the torturous voices in my head.
No.
I am not alright.
