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    Her reluctance only fueled Corrie’s curiosity. Pretending to scan a work report, she probed casually, “What sort of rumors have been making the rounds? Has some juicy scandal slipped past my radar?”


    Her assistant’s attempt at a smile came out more like a grimace, clearly wrestling with how to proceed.


    Noting the difort, Corrie’s voice softened with false sweetness. “Oh, is this about some Brook-rted drama? No need to tiptoe around it. Brook and I are on excellent terms—wedding bells are in our near future, actually.”


    The assistant merely scratched her head, words failing her as she opted for diplomatic silence.


    Later that afternoon, an HR representative materialized at Corrie’s office, having caught wind of her unexpected presence. “Corrie Bates, there’s a matter requiring your attention. Could you spare a moment in our office?”


    Corrie initially dismissed it as routine business, but her assistant’s conspicuously averted gaze set off warning bells in her mind.


    Rising from her desk, irritation crept into her voice. “I’m in the middle of something important. What’s so urgent it can’t wait?”


    Corrie’s words clearly didn’t sit well with the HR manager. His face turned stone-cold. “I need to have a word with you. Are you seriously refusing to cooperate?”


    Corrie crossed her arms. “Of course not. But at least tell me what this is about.”


    The manager’s lips thinned. “Come to my office, and you’ll find out.”


    The firm edge in his voice, coupled with her assistant’s uneasy nce, sent a chill down Corrie’s spine. This wasn’t going to be good.


    Suppressing a sigh, she shut herptop with a little more force than necessary and then pushed back her chair. Without another word, she followed him out.


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    Inside the HR office, the bomb dropped. Thepany was firing her.


    The words barely registered before rage exploded in her chest. “You’re firing me? I was personally appointed by Enzo as general manager! And in case you forgot, I’m Brook’s future wife! Do you really think he’ll let this slide?”


    The HR manager adjusted his sses, unfazed. “First of all, Enzo Owen is no longer in charge—Jayden is. Second, I confirmed your dismissal with Brook this morning. He agreed.”


    The air in the room turned suffocating. Corrie scoffed, but her pulse stuttered. “That’s ridiculous. Brook would never agree to this!”


    “If you don’t believe me, I can show you our chat history. Besides, this decision was finalized by Jayden. Your name is on the dismissal list. Owen Group prides itself on fairness, so you’ll receive properpensation.”


    Corrie let out a sharpugh. “You think I care about your little money? I want a reason! What justification do you have for firing me when I’ve done nothing but excel here?”


    The HR manager met her re without hesitation. “The reason is simple: Jayden has deemed you unfit for the role of general manager and advised your removal.”


    “Oh, really? Then tell me—who’s taking my ce?”


    “That’s not your concern. There are plenty of capable candidates.”


    With that, the man slid a dismissal agreement across the desk. “Per the chairman’s instructions, we’re offering you the best possible terms. If you’re smart, you’ll sign it and make this easy on everyone.”


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