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Chapter 256 - 256 It Takes One to Know One

Chapter 256: It Takes One to Know One Chapter 256: It Takes One to Know One She added, her gaze filled with unspoken accusations.

“Indeed, it takes one to know one.” Nnenna’s frown deepened.

That phrase.

It was a direct reference to what had happened the previous day, when she had exposed the pretender.

So that was it.

Madam Young had been holding a grudge against her.

Was it because Lady Chineye hadn’t shown her a favorable face after everything that happened yesterday?

And now, she was shifting the blame onto me just to make herself feel better?

The thought made Nnenna’s blood boil.

She clenched her fists.

This… this was personal.

And yet, despite the unfairness of it all, despite the injustice burning in her chest, a single, bitter thought crept into her mind.

Did she really want to keep working in a place where the manager already hated her?

Where the vice manager was actively out to ruin her?

Where she would always have to watch her back?

But even as the realization settled in, she knew the answer.

She still wanted this job.

Because if she left now, she wouldn’t just be running from Madam Young’s hate, she’d be letting Chinwa win.

And that… was something she refused to do.

“Vice Manager Chinwa,” Nnenna called out, her voice steady despite the storm brewing inside her.

Chinwa, who had been enjoying the chaos she created, turned with a smirk.

She fully expected to see Nnenna looking desperate, maybe even on the verge of tears.

But instead, the girl’s eyes held something else, something unreadable.

“I’d like to talk to you in private,” Nnenna continued, her tone unwavering.

Silence stretched between them.

The request caught the attention of everyone in the room, including Madam Young, who frowned in confusion.

The other staff members exchanged uncertain glances.

What was she up to?

Chinwa blinked, then let out a loud, mocking laugh.

“What could you possibly have to say?” she sneered.

“If this is about begging for forgiveness, don’t bother.

Our store has no need for incapable, disrespectful workers.” Her words dripped with disdain, her voice laced with amusement.

Nnenna, however, didn’t falter.

“Indeed, we don’t,” she said smoothly, her lips curling ever so slightly.

“So I’d advise you to talk with me privately.” The way she emphasized the words made Chinwa pause.

Something about Nnenna’s confidence was unsettling.

Madam Young shot Nnenna a skeptical look, while Chinwa merely scoffed.

“You’re delusional if you think a private conversation will change anything,” she said, folding her arms.

“You three are already as good as gone.” The other workers held their breath.

But Nnenna’s expression remained unreadable.

She simply stared at Chinwa, unfazed, as if she knew something the vice manager didn’t.

And that, more than anything, got to Chinwa.

Her initial amusement wavered, just slightly, replaced by curiosity.

What was this girl playing at?

She had expected tears.

Desperation.

Even pleas.

But instead, Nnenna was calm, too calm.

And suddenly, the idea of hearing her out didn’t seem so bad.

Not because she planned on changing her mind, of course not.

No, she was going to enjoy this.

She was going to make Nnenna beg, grovel, and humiliate herself before she finally threw her out.

After all, there was nothing she enjoyed more than watching someone squirm before she crushed them completely.

And with that thought, Chinwa smirked.

“Fine,” she said, tilting her head.

“Let’s talk.” Chinwa smirked, crossing her arms.

‘Since this girl has been so arrogant, it’ll be satisfying to see her finally humbled.’ She let out a small, victorious chuckle before turning to Madam Young with sudden politeness.

“Manager, please excuse us for a moment.” The respectful tone was so out of character that it made a few employees glance at each other in confusion.

Where had this sudden formality come from?

Madam Young narrowed her eyes slightly but nodded.

“Make it quick,” she said stiffly.

Chinwa didn’t need to be told twice.

She turned on her heel and strutted off, expecting Nnenna to follow.

And Nnenna did.

Without hesitation.

Without fear.

Without the slightest sign of regret.

Kosi and Lilian, still standing frozen in place, exchanged nervous glances.

The two of them weren’t sure whether to admire Nnenna’s bravery or worry for her.

What was she thinking?

Was she really about to beg?

Of course, that would be the easiest way out of this mess.

Maybe she truly needed the job.

Maybe she was desperate enough to try anything.

The thought made Kosi and Lilian uneasy.

Because they knew it wouldn’t work.

If there was one thing they had learned from working under Chinwa, it was that she thrived on control.

She didn’t want apologies, she wanted submission.

She wanted to see people crumble at her feet.

And once she decided someone was disposable, there was no changing her mind.

The two girls wanted to stop Nnenna.

They wanted to grab her arm, shake her, tell her not to waste her time.

But at the same time… They knew she wouldn’t listen.

And deep down, they also knew that if she didn’t go through with this herself, she might never realize the truth.

Some people were simply not worth begging.

And some battles weren’t worth fighting.

So they watched as Nnenna followed Chinwa out of the room, their hearts heavy, hoping she wouldn’t come back broken.

Hoping that, whatever happened next, she would finally see Chinwa for who she really was.

At the back of the store, Chinwa stood with her arms folded, tapping her fingers against her elbow impatiently.

“Okay, go ahead now,” she said, tilting her head slightly.

She waited.

One second.

Two seconds.

The girl in front of her didn’t move.

Chinwa’s lips curled into a smirk.

“Oh?

So you don’t want to use this opportunity anymore?” She let out a mock sigh, shaking her head as if disappointed.

“Who knows?

I might’ve actually changed my mind if you begged properly.” She wouldn’t.

Of course, she wouldn’t.

But the false hope made it all the more entertaining.

Nnenna, however, only let out a laugh.

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