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Chapter Nineteen

Author: D'zire
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

After Scarlett wrapped up her explanation, everybody gasped and murmurs broke out. "I can't believe this." One girl said.

"Michelle stooped low." another said.

"And she acts so high and mighty." another scoffed.

All the comments being thrown around somehow got to Michelle and she exploded in anger, "Enough! I've had enough of your stupid comments, how dare you say that about me huh? So what if I tried to sabotage Scarlett, what's it to all of you, moreover, she doesn't deserve to work here!"

Everyone fell silent looking at her with dismay, she sauntered forward heading towards Scarlett with a murderous look but was stopped by Sebastian before she could reach her, "Not another step." He snarled, his teeth gritted and eyes filled with rage.

"You have extremely disappointed me, I expected better from you Michelle." He shook his head at her and motioned for the guards to come over. "Empty her desk and take her out of my sight."

"Of course sir." The two guards chorused and went to first cl
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