Chapter 560
Chapter 560:
Zaria hesitated, unsure how to explain, when the office door suddenly swung open. Linda entered, her high heels striking the floor with sharp, deliberate clicks.
“I ordered the change,” she said.
Kailey looked at her. “For what reason p>
“There doesn’t need to be one.” A flawless mask of professionalism stayed fixed on Linda’s carefully made-up face, revealing nothing. “Kailey, I’ve reviewed your responsibilities myself during your absence. Your performance raises serious concerns. Starting today, you are removed as chief designer of Fantasy Fusion. Because of your past contributions, we will not terminate you — instead, you will remain on probation, and senior leadership will determine your future after evaluation p>
Everyone knew that senior leadership meant Linda and Kyson.
A smile tried to surface on Kailey’s face, but her muscles refused to cooperate.
“Understood p>
Refusal was never an option.
Satisfaction flickered in Linda’s nod. “Return your desk to its former spot. Your duties will match your old role. Another unexplained absence will carry consequences.” Chin lifted high, she walked out with the elegance of a triumphant swan.
Disgust slipped into Zaria’s voice. “How can she talk to you like that p>
𝗬𝗈𝘂r 𝖽𝘢𝗂𝗹𝘆 d𝘰𝘀e о𝗳 𝗇𝗼v𝖾𝘭𝗌 𝘰𝗻.соm
“It doesn’t matter.” Kailey’s voice was soft, her lowered eyes revealing nothing. “Go finish your tasks. I’ll sort this out myself p>
Career ambition mattered to Zaria, yet she refused to leave her friend struggling alone. She stayed to help carry boxes and straighten papers, her comfort flowing close behind. “Don’t worry. Your resume could open any door. You could find a new job and another man. He is not the last option in the world p>
A faint smile finally broke through Kailey’s tension at Zaria’s fierce defense. She patted her shoulder. “I’m really fine p>
Reality whispered a harsher lesson beneath that calm. Everyone used to recognize her as Kyson’s wife, and that connection alone had ensured Linda treated her with courtesy even without a title. Now the situation had changed. Rumors spreading across the city already declared their relationship finished, and respect from Linda had faded along with that news. The matter had nothing to do with fairness.
Files slid neatly into place under Kailey’s hands as the clock edged closer to lunch.
Awareness traveled fast through the office, and distance replaced warmth in her coworkers’ behavior. Only Zaria still approached her without hesitation. “I cannot believe they are acting like this. Are they not worried you and Mr. Blake could make up one day p>
In contrast to Zaria’s anger, Kailey — as the person most affected — remained calm. Work remained her only reason for being there. Leaving because of cold stares would mean surrendering her place to other people’s judgments.
That uneasy tension hung over the office until the final hour, and the workday eventually came to its end.
Kailey headed downstairs beside Zaria, the two bodyguards trailing a short distance behind them. A dark gray Cayenne rolled to a stop at the entrance before they reached the stairs, and the door swung open to reveal a man stepping out on long legs.
Thoughts still tangled in her mind kept Kailey distracted.
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