Susan was highly humiliated and face turned crimson and heated after being ridiculed and admonished by the company's deputy General Manager for causing such a significant mistake. She was even called brainless.
But at this point, a naïve colleague rushed along from behind who did not attend the meeting, deferentially saying to Susan, "Ms. Clide, I've just reserved a private room at the Aristocrat for the celebration party tonight." Should we bring Anastasia and, uh, Miss Reed?
This colleague's words were like a sharp razor cutting Susan's heart again. Clide is not being promoted at all. The news is a misconception. She didn't know where the news of her being promoted started. She was so elated that she didn't wait for the official announcement. Now that the truth came out, she was called "brainless".
"Before an official appointment letter of promotion, Ms. Clide cheerfully stated that she intended to treat us to a supper. We felt it was real, but there is no such thing!"
"I bet it'll be hard for Ms. Clide to be promoted again now that Miss Reed has become the General Manager!"
"Ha, promotion? I bet she won't be able to stay with the company for long. After all the things she did for Miss Reed, she wished she doesn't exist anymore."
Those who were still sucking up to Susan in the morning have entirely changed their minds after learning that she had no chance of promotion. They can't bear to be with Susan in a one foot distance else they will be implicated of all the things she did to Anastasia.
Meanwhile, Anastasia Reed was now the General Manager, whom she had just humiliated in the morning. They sensed Susan's good days were over and began teasing her instead. These are the kinds of colleagues Susan had. Birds with the same feather, flocks together as the saying goes.
Only by criticizing Susan could they convince Anastasia to forgive them for their insulting actions before her promotion! They need to suck up to Anastasia this time else their days in their company is also numbered.
The coworker who gave Susan a set of pricey skincare goods and a money envelope was overcome with regret, and she demanded that Susan return them right away. "I'm sorry, Ms. Clide, but I just realized that I was showing you that package of skincare goods this morning. I was not meant to be a present, so please return it to me! It is not meant to you."
Susan's cheeks paled as she saw her coworkers' opinions shift dramatically. So fast that they suddenly change their stance after the meeting.
Anastasia was used to being surrounded by her colleagues and hearing their sarcastic remarks. But now it was Susan's time, and she was satisfied. This is what happens when people try to do nasty things. What goes around, comes around.
"Don't be so arrogant! Even if I'm not promoted, I remain a deputy manager and your immediate supervisor! Are you all sick with your jobs? Don't you have things to do? Go back to your job!"
"Anastasia is now our General Manager, but I was her assistant, and we still get along well. We can always work things out, and she will hold me in high regard! Are you so convinced that I will not be promoted? If I make a reappearance one day, I will not let any of you down!" Susan was incredibly aggressive, staring at them cruelly with narrowed eyes. She may not be promoted, but she still believes that Anastasia and her can go along despite what she did this morning to her!
Several people's hearts raced when she stated it, and their eyes shifted. They believed what Susan says may be true.
While some of them regretted their decision to take a stand too soon, a police siren sounded, and a police cruiser drew over near the Spark Enterprises office entrance. A few police officers went out and approached Susan.
After displaying Susan the warrant and their identity documents, a police officer asked severely, "Are you Ms. Susan Clide?" Your company called us. You have been accused of abusing authority for personal benefit, embezzling business assets, selling confidential intellectual property, and bribery. Please participate in our inquiry and accompany us to the police station now!"
The police officer's remarks were like a thunderbolt, leaving all employees dumbfounded and staring wide-eyed at the sight. Susan became pale and began to lose control of herself. She cannot believe what she hears. Everything happens so fast and surreal.
"No, you're creating false charges! I did not do..." Susan Clide denied it incoherently. Suddenly, she raced outdoors and attempted to run."
However, two police officers quickly shoved her to the ground, handcuffed her, and led her away.
After Susan was taken away crying and the sounds of the police siren faded, the people around her jerked back to reality and began cursing loudly.
"Oh, my God!" I didn't anticipate Susan Clide to be this lady. She has done so much harm and is now being apprehended by the cops. She deserves it!"
"Hmph, I've known for a long time that she's not a kind person! She attempts to push us into bribing her all day and treats me hostilely when I don't bribe her! She deserves it."
"She's also really bold. She is horrid and tries to take everything she can! "She is the scum of our company!"
"Hah, she even offered to treat us to a supper to celebrate her promotion. Tsk! This is revenge! She can only blame herself for being so complacent and bullying Anastasia so severely. "She thought she was a big shot!"
"Yes, exactly!"
"She embezzles from the company. That's low!"
…
If Susan were still alive today, she would most likely have perished from rage over these insults and ridicule from the people who always sucked to her in the office.
The fact that Susan Clide was hauled away by police for further investigation sparked outrage in Spark Enterprises and provided many people with something to talk about.
Anastasia's promotion to General Manager of Spark Enterprises quickly traveled around the city. Some are stunned, and some don't accept the news as it is.
Previously, Spark Enterprises became the firm with which many desired to collaborate due to its close ties to Orion Enterprises. Thus, the new General Manager of Spark Enterprises will attract much attention. The news is intriguing and has sparked many discussions from different companies.
Anastasia was the founder and former CEO of Spark Enterprises. She had once again ascended to the rank of General Manager. She immediately sparked several discussions and theories, making her the talk of the town.
As the former owners of Spark Enterprises and those who evicted Anastasia and her family, the Reeds understandably reacted promptly to this news.
In addition to their shock and surprise, the Reeds were unhappy.
"I never expected that bitch to become the General Manager of Spark Enterprises! "She's too lucky, huh?"
"Hmph, she must have used dirty tricks to climb up to that position!"
"Hah, didn't she collude with Gideon Boysen previously to set us up and snatch the Spark Enterprises back?"
"She must have been planning this all along."
"Who knows what despicable things she did just to climb to this position."
"Now I remember. They must have devised this plan years ago! They intended to take the Spark Enterprises away from us before promoting that bitch! How heinous!"
"Damn it, that bitch!" She arrogantly entered the Reed Corporation two days ago to show her control!"
"She is really something."
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The Reeds assembled in the hall were cursing Anastasia, making derogatory words about her out of bitterness and jealousy.
Brendan clenched his jaw and glared with hatred.
He used to be the General Manager of Spark Enterprises, but Anastasia Reed had taken that away from him!
Brendan gazed at his right hand, which was in a cast after her worthless spouse broke his wrist.
Brendan Reed swears he will never let Anastasia Reed and her husband off!