Chapter 249

Dismissal was the worst thing that could happen in one’s career. Gelling sent to fall meant that she would never get a chance at another job in the future.

Vivan crouched and helped Susan up, with sympathy written all over her face. Yet her eyes had a sharp and sinister gleam to them, “When you’re in there, remember that there are things that you should and shouldn’t say,” she whispered.

Then, Vivian raised her voice and said, “Susan, you’ve been by my side for so many years. How could you do this?

Sighing, she added, “Follow the rules when you’re in there. When you’ve turned a new leaf and are released in the future, Ill surely give you a new job so that you can start anew.”

By saying this, Vivian emphasized her position as a superior who was kind and gracious, The police officers came soon alter and took Susan away with them. Peace was linally restored in the office. No one dared to stay and watch any longer, and all of them went back to their spols lo continue their work.

Caroline called out to Vivian, “Vivian, please slay.”

Vivlan balled her hands and tried to push away the burning rage within her. Slowly, she turned to lace Caroline with a smile on her face, “What’s the matter, Caroline?”

“Susan’s your subordinate. She wouldn’t have done this without your order.”

“What are you saying?”

“You and I know full well that she’s a scapegoat.”

“Oh really? Are you going to fire me then?”

Caroline smiled. “Well, I’m all about proof and evidence, so I won’t frame others to achieve my goals.”

Vivian’s eyes spat fire when she looked at her.

After taking several deep breaths, she sneered. “Stop blabbering. Just lire me if you want to. Other companies will hire me even if I leave Thome Corp!” Vivian had nothing to fear.

Smiling, Caroline replied, “Indeed, you can go to some other place after leaving this company, but what goes around comes around. I suggest you know your place and stop scheming.”

“You-” Vivian was so furious that her words failed her. Just as she thought of something to retaliate with, they heard Jules’s voice coming from the door.

“What’s going on? I heard that the police came not long ago,” he said.

The scowl on Vivian’s face instantly vanished, and she started protesting, “Mr. Hawkins, Susan made a blunder, but Caroline made a fuss out of it. She keeps saying that I was involved in it. Don’t you think she’s being unreasonable?”

Jules knitted his brows and looked at Caroline. “Is that true?”

Caroline briefed him about what had happened and added, “Vivian and I were simply discussing ways to handle our subordinates in the future. Even though this issue had nothing to do with her, Susan was her subordinale. Besides, the problem happened in the office, so she can’t shirk her responsibility.“!

Jules heartily agreed with Caroline. “That’s right. Even though it wasn’t your fault, Vivian, you were too lenient with Susan,” he said.

“You should reflect on this. If something like this were to happen again, I’d have to reconsider your position as a director.”

Vivian paled at his words. In truth, Jules was well aware of the battle between Caroline and her, but he chose to turn a blind eye to it.

Today, his words served as a warning to remind her that if she stirred up a problem again, she’d be kicked out of her position as the assistant design director.

After so many years of knowing each other, Vivian and Jules could be considered friends already. His stern tone made her feel humiliated saysl