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Chapter 363: Fired Again

Chapter 363: Fired Again

From their offices, a few workers from the second and third floors had already started to gather, some out of curiosity, others with barely hidden resentment.

They still remembered how Lilian, Kosi, and Nnenna had all been promoted above them, and the sting had not faded. Some were angry. Others had quietly waited for a moment like this, hoping the tide would finally turn in their favor.

For a few, especially those from the second floor, this was not just about resentment, it was about revenge. They had endured the sight of the three girls rising too quickly, and now that one of them had seemingly “fallen,” they were eager to take advantage. Someone had seen the opportunity and twisted it into a public humiliation.

Lilian could tell that Juliet wanted to find fault with Nnenna by all means. The people standing around were not stepping in either, and Lilian knew better than to start a scene in the hallway.

Without a word, she stepped forward and gently tugged Nnenna by the arm, then signaled for Kosi to follow. She intended to de escalate the situation.

But Juliet was not done.

“What do you think you’re doing?” she snapped. “I’ve seen the records. That slacker hasn’t even been showing up for work.”

She pointed directly at Nnenna, then turned to Lilian. “And you, who gave you permission to leave?”

She paused then questioned Kosi “I hope no one’s been paying this parasite while she’s been missing,” she said, her voice rising.

“Employees who abandon their duties don’t deserve a salary! If we start tolerating disobedience, what message are we sending to those of us who actually work hard?”

A good number of people muttered in agreement.

“I know Miss Juliet, but maybe we should wait for Managar Abel to issue the punishment himself, don’t you think so?” Kosi asked cautiously. The news that Nnenna was fired hadn’t yet reached Juliet, Kosi and Lilian and so Kosi was still trying to manage the situation.

Juliet had heard a lot about Nnenna, and none of it was good. Naturally, those stories had come from people who disliked Nnenna to begin with.

But Juliet had believed them all, feeding her resentment. It didn’t help that she had also noticed a certain person’s growing interest in the girl. That alone was enough to ignite a fire in her.

“Kosi, please,” Juliet snapped when Kosi tried to reason with her. “There’s no need to run to Head Manager Abel. I’m here, aren’t I? And I have every right to issue punishment.”

She turned back to Nnenna. “From now on, your salary will be cut in two for your absence. At least for the next six months. I hope this never happens again. Also, you’ll be working directly under me as my personal assistant. That means my coffee, tea, whatever I need, is to be ready as at 9am. Do you understand?”

But Nnenna didn’t respond. She just stood there, calm, with a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

Juliet’s eyes narrowed. “Is she mute as well as lazy?” she scoffed, turning to the people behind her.

“She’s not mute,” one of the girls from the third floor, Jane who led the group earlier, chimed in, trying to score points. “She’s probably just intimidated by your… imposing presence.”

That fed Juliet’s ego even more. She lifted her chin slightly, nodding in satisfaction.

Juliet turned back to Nnenna, her expression smug. “Since you can’t even follow simple orders, you’re fired. Effective immediately.”

Then, shifting her attention to Jane who had chimed in earlier, she added, “You’re replacing her, as Head Manager Abel’s personal assistant.”

“Thank you so much, Sister Juliet,” Jane replied eagerly, gratitude practically written across her face.

The exchange infuriated Lilian. “You can’t just fire someone and appoint a replacement like that. That’s abuse of power!”

Juliet’s expression sharpened. She took a step forward. “What did you just say?” she asked coldly. “Would you like to be replaced as well? Would you prefer to shut up and do your job, or walk out without it? Which one sounds better to you?”

It was a clear threat, and everyone around knew she meant it. The silence that followed was heavy.

Lilian scoffed, but before she could say more, Kosi stepped forward.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve been threatened with losing our jobs, right Lilian?” she asked calmly.

Lilian nodded with a small, knowing smile.

Juliet hadn’t said a word to Kosi directly, but she was quick to join the standoff. Her voice was firm as she continued, “We’re not the type to break just because someone waves job security in our faces. If you really want a fight, make it personal. Make it about something we can’t afford to lose.”

Kosi’s words hung in the air, confident, clear, and challenging.

Juliet’s face paled.

She had heard whispers about these girls before, and while she didn’t agree with Head Manager Abel hiring them into such high positions, especially after being fired from a boutique, she had tried to stay out of it.

Previously, she had let things slide. But today, she had convinced herself that she was simply setting things right.

“Fine,” she said sharply. “I guess you can all experience it again. You two are fired as well. Get out of—”

“What is happening here?”

A deep male voice cut through her words like a knife.

Everyone froze. Heads turned.

Standing behind Juliet was none other than Head Manager Abel.

Juliet’s breath caught. Her face drained of color.

“H-how long have you been standing there?” she asked, almost in a whisper.

The workers who had gathered behind her stirred, their eyes suddenly alight with anticipation. Someone with more authority had arrived, and not just anyone, but someone capable of leveling the field.

Abel’s gaze was steely. “Who is fired?” he repeated, louder this time.

There was silence.

“That would be the three of us, sir,” Lilian answered calmly, stepping forward without hesitation.