Announcement I

"What has gotten into her?"

"Hehe... Isn't it obvious?"

"Yeah... She's going to receive a good scolding from the CEO."

"You're right, coming to work at this hour... Hmph, she might even get fired."

"Well, I hope so... heard that the news about the CEO's marriage was fake."

"Yeah... It was instantly taken down that day."

"Hmph... She's still our enemy... We should be wary of her."

The employees who had gotten out of their shock instantly started whispering among themselves as their eyes lingered on the closed elevator door.

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When Clara reached the department the first thing she did was to go to the manager's office.

After knocking at the door, she heard the man's voice from inside and quickly opened the door then rushed inside while trying to catch her breath.

"G..Good morning Mr. Long," she said rapidly while watching the man's anxious expression.