Chapter 31

Bailey's lips twitched at Jessica's outburst. She sighed and lamented, “Ms. Tanner is Eve Lussohn's student, so she is perfectly qualified for the task. Why did you all have to drag me into this?”

Stephen smiled lightly and replied, “This is a great opportunity for you, Ms. Jefferson. As you know, Ms. Caridee is one of the Ten Acclaimed Socialites. If you produce a design to her satisfaction, you'll cement a career in this industry.”

Bailey scoffed in response.

She had her reasons for not caring for the opportunity.

Nonetheless, she replied half-heartedly to Stephen, “Fine. I'll try my best. If there's nothing else, I'm heading out.”

Stephen waved the phone in his hand at her and smiled. “Victoria texted me earlier, instructing me to personally escort you to the HR department after our conversation.”

Dread filled Bailey's soul. She could guess why Victoria was looking for her.

Bailey explained, “That, erm, nothing happened between Mr. Luther and me when I went to the CEO's office the other day. I swear. It's just a misunderstanding.”

“Your good friend Victoria is the one who has the misunderstanding.”

After leaving the director's office in the design department, Bailey turned down Stephen's offer to accompany her and headed to the HR department alone.

She walked past a few female employees gossiping in the pantry.

“Did you all hear? The designer sent from the Archulean branch to challenge Ms. Tanner is the heiress of the Jefferson family, Ms. Bailey. Sound familiar? She's the future Mrs. Luther's older sister.”

“Heiress? Please! How can she be considered an heiress? Mr. Jefferson kicked her out of the family ages ago for her sordid character. I have no idea how she caught Mr. Rhoudin's eye, and I can't believe she's shameless enough to challenge Ms. Tanner. What a joke!”

“Maybe she climbed into Mr. Rhoudin's bed to snag herself such a precious opportunity. I mean, didn't she do something similar to gain five million seven years ago?”

“Oh, you have a point. She must be skilled at seducing and pleasuring men. Her playbook must be pretty extensive.”

“Haha!”

echoed in

all seem pretty

and stern reprimand suddenly cut through their laughter, startling

at the interruption. She was enjoying her eavesdropping until Victoria showed up and abruptly cut the session

immediately spotted Victoria coming

pitying the gossiping employees

back will hardly scathe me. The only goal they'll achieve

still leisurely eavesdropping on them when

pinched the latter's cheek, cajoling, “Aww, don't get upset. Women get wrinkles easily if

tens of thousands a month so you can gossip in the office? Pack up your

three female employees in the

was the only company in Hallsbay that paid its employees a handsome five-figure monthly salary. They had exhausted all their means to secure a position in the company and were the envy of their friends and families. If they were sacked, what other company in Hallsbay would pay them an annual salary in the

were wrong. We shouldn't have gossiped about malicious rumors. I hope you can forgive us on account of this

There's also the aspect of freedom of speech. You can't fire

company. If the company unlawfully terminates its employee's labor contract over minor offenses, it is obligated

out the penalty?” Artemis finally spoke, his deep and slow timber concealing

did not seem enraged, his word choices clearly

“M-Mr. Luther...”

female employees stuttered

the group before pointing at Bailey and instructing, “Apologize

at Bailey. Their profuse apologies

glance and realized his dark eyes were staring intently at

flew when their

“Victoria, call the Ministry of

abruptly as the female employees collapsed on

meant

was effectively cutting off their means of finding employment

stunned by his order, though her gaze quickly turned

he hardly drove people into

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