Chapter 41
“Alright, everyone, take a look at this,” Penelope announced, her phone recording
as she narrated her ordeal. “This is what Stone Group does they work you to the bone, and the second you land a huge project, they throw you away for no reason! But that’s not all. After I graciously agreed to help with the handover, they’re now refusing to let me take my personal belongings p>
She documented everything, weaving through the different departments as employees ducked their heads in embarrassment, desperate to avoid being caught on camera.
Tracy, flustered, tried to snatch her phone, but Penelope shoved her back.
“You lay a hand on my phone, and I’m calling the cops!” she warned.
The assistant, merely following her boss’s orders, shrank back. She wasn’t about to pick a fight with the police, so she scurried off to get the CEO.
“I’m sure you’re all dying to know the name of this wonderful company,” Penelope continued, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, I’m about to tell you. It’s called
“Penelope! That’s enough p>
Mr. Sullivan came rushing down from the top floor, his voice booming across the office.
Penelope turned to face him, a slow, deliberate smile spreading across her lips as she aimed the camera directly at him.
He instinctively covered his face before realizing how pathetic it looked. “Get to my office. Now!” he bellowed, quickly retreating into the elevator.
Penelope let out a triumphant little laugh and headed for the elevators herself.
“You’re my heroine.” Wilma whispered, darting over to her side.
Penelope playfully tapped her on the forehead. “This has nothing to do with you. Get back to work p>
Wilma shrugged. “There’s no work to do. Ever since Rebecca took over, she’s completely monopolized the KINY Group project. The rest of us can’t get a word in edgewise p>
Penelope chuckled. Rebecca thought she was being clever, but she was a fool. A project of that scale required a team effort, not one person’s grandstanding. Her insecurity and fear of sharing credit would be her downfall; she could never lead a department or successfully manage a project with that attitude.
“If I were you,” Penelope advised, “I’d just sit at my desk, chat with coworkers, watch videos, and play games. You’ve already got your bonus, right p>
“So, we should thank her for this vacation p>
“Of course. You certainly never had it this easy when I was around p>
Wilma pouted. “Working with you was demanding, but we knew we’d be rewarded for it. That’s what motivated us. With her, we’ll be lucky to get scraps. Forget motivation; we’ll probably starve p>
Penelope patted her shoulder reassuringly. “Well, if you ever get close to starving, you know who to call p>
Wilma’s face lit up, but before she could ask what she meant, Penelope put a finger to her lips, and her colleague nodded in silent understanding.
The elevator arrived, and Penelope rode it to the top floor. She knew this place well, Mr. Sullivan had always valued her opinion and had her. report to him directly. He had given her a great opportunity, and she had repaid him with years of tireless work. It was a shame things had to end this way.
When she walked into his office, Mr. Sullivan was practically radiating fury. He shot her a cold glare.
“Delete that video. Immediately,” he commanded.
Penelope remained silent, unmoving.
“I am so disappointed in you,” he seethed. “Stone Group nurtured you, promoted you, gave you every opportunity. You’ve made a fortune here over the years, and this is how you repay us? By dragging the company’s name through the mud?” Cóntent
He took a breath, his voice rising. “And forget the company for a second! Think about what I’ve done for you personally. I picked you out of a sea of interns, mentored you
myself, and I ever workedy
into my family, arranged for my son to marry you! Have you forgotten all of that p>
After his tirade, his anger seemed to subside slightly.
Penelope just laughed, a cold, sharp sound. “Stone Group nurtured me, and for
six years, I gave this company my all. I landed major projects that single-handedly pulled this company out of financial crises p>