Chapter 259
Chapter 259:
Aubrey’s eyes brimmed with ferocity. “You weren’t so generous earlier, Mr. Mitchell, when all of you ganged up on Gabriela and demanded an apology. Because Jaylene racks up sales, she’s free to slander whoever she wants? If that’s the case, then I quit your team p>
Deep down, Aubrey cursed herself for not returning sooner, for leaving Gabriela to face the mob alone. Now that she was here, she wasn’t about to retreat.
Bryn’s face flushed with embarrassment at her sharp rebuke, and his voice snapped back like a whip. “If you can’t stand being on my team, then by all means—go try your luck in another sales team. Let’s see if anyone will take you p>
The weight of his words struck Gabriela hard. Aubrey had just secured a full-time position; losing it so soon would be a crushing setback. Gabriela tugged urgently at Aubrey’s arm, about to urge her to swallow her pride and apologize. However unfair it seemed, no job was worth throwing away on impulse.
Before either could speak again, a calm voice drifted in from the doorway. “Pardon me—I happened to pass by and overheard your little debate p>
Bryn’s expression hardened when he caught sight of the newcomer. Standing in the doorway was Nina Gibson from another sales team. Her eyes warmed as she looked at Gabriela and Aubrey, a gentle smile curving her lips. “My team happens to be short on people—would you two like to come work with me p>
Jaylene let out a sharp laugh, her voice dripping with contempt. “Miss Gibson, your team has been scraping the bottom for years. What on earth could you be busy with? Planning to drag in two more deadweights to keep you company p>
Unfazed, Nina didn’t even acknowledge Jaylene’s jab. Instead, she kept her calm gaze on Gabriela, her voice steady and kind. “So, what do you think? Would you join me p>
𝖩𝗈𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖺𝗍
There was a quiet elegance in her bearing—graceful, composed, and wholly unshaken. Gabriela’s instincts told her Nina was someone she could trust. She dipped her head slightly. “I would. Thank you, Miss Gibson p>
Even without Nina offering a hand, Gabriela understood she couldn’t stay in her current sales team any longer. The moment Gabriela agreed to join Nina’s team, Aubrey instantly did the same.
Jaylene’s assistant sneered, unable to resist a jab. “Neither of you ever accomplished anything here. Now that you’re heading to Miss Gibson’s group, you’ll probably just drag each other down even worse p>
Gabriela didn’t bother to reply, and neither did Aubrey. They fell in step with Nina, following her briskly to her division to complete the transfer.
Inside the CEO’s office, Billy informed Wesley, “Ms. Hayes has already moved to Nina’s team, Mr. Moss p>
Wesley gave a curt nod, his expression still shadowed with displeasure.
Billy ventured, “Should I try to arrange for Ms. Hayes to return to your office p>
“There’s no need,” Wesley said flatly, his voice carrying a heavy weight. “Fire Jaylene today p>
Billy froze, caught off guard. “Jaylene is one of the strongest performers in the sales department. If we let her go without justification, it’ll cause an uproar p>
Wesley’s gaze darkened, his jaw tightening. One measly employee had the nerve to target someone under his wing, and he couldn’t do a damn thing? The thought soured his mood further.
Sensing the shift, Billy rushed to explain, “If we dismiss Jaylene right after her conflict with Ms. Hayes, other employees will say it’s favoritism. That would only bring more trouble down on Ms. Hayes. Don’t worry, Mr. Moss—I’ll dig up a proper excuse and see to it she’s gone soon p>