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I thought she claimed to love me...

Author: H.I Pearl
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Chapter 43

Julian's POV

"Did you even listen to yourself?" I asked, fuming in anger.

"Mr. Blackwood, I think that's the best solution: to sack the part-time employees and leave the full-time staff. That's what most companies do," the manager replied, his tone matter-of-fact.

"We are not like 'most companies.' We are different; everything about us should be,' I insisted.

"But what about paying them? The company is short on cash as it is," he countered, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice.

"I've been able to talk to some investors. I should be able to talk to more tomorrow," I said.

"But what if they do not agree? Let’s shed some staff, at least if not all," he pressed on.

"Why are you being pessimistic? If you were in their position, would you be happy to be sacked suddenly? Most of them have families to feed. We can't just let them go for our own gain," I said, my voice rising slightly. He fell silent, his hands locked together in front of him.

"Just go home a
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