Chapter 158

Chapter 158:

Liza stepped out of her office upon hearing that Madisyn had arrived. When she noticed the hint of a smile on Madisyn’s lips, her demeanor grew more unfriendly. “Teresa is so considerate that she even packed your things up for you,” Liza remarked with disdain.

“Then how did you know Evie didn’t make it into the top three?” Madisyn asked, finding the situation absurd.

“My friend worked at the competition. I heard it directly!”

One of the colleagues asked, “Evie didn’t make it into the top three?”

Liza sneered. “Of course she didn’t. Madisyn, you might as well leave now. Don’t waste our time.”

“Unfortunately… for you, Evie won first place.”

Madisyn’s announcement stunned everyone.

They were all shocked. Everyone knew Evie didn’t sing much, so they presumed she was just an average singer. How could she have possibly won first place?

“What nonsense are you spouting?” Liza snapped. “Giana competed too. She must be the winner. How could Evie get first place? Madisyn, do you think the organizers won’t announce the top three? Is that why you’re trying to deceive us? Sorry to disappoint, but they usually announce the results the next day,” Liza said, pulling out her phone to check the competition’s official account on Twitter.

Coincidentally, a new post had just been made. “They’ve announced the top three! Giana must be first!”

Liza smirked, convinced Giana would be announced as the winner.

However, as she watched the video, her expression changed to one of disbelief.

At that moment, the others in the office also began watching the video.

In the center stood Evie, proudly holding the champion’s trophy with high spirits!

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Evie had indeed won first place!

Then, the details of the competition came to light. The public learned about what Giana and Erica had done…

Holding her phone, Teresa was stunned by the revelation of Giana’s actions.

“Can you put my things back now, Teresa?” Madisyn’s voice was as cold as a winter’s chill.

Taken aback, Teresa almost started moving the items back but quickly recovered her composure and shook her head. “Do it yourself!”

“Oh?” Madisyn narrowed her eyes, her presence suddenly exuding a commanding aura. “Are you really not going to do it?”

Intimidated, Teresa felt a chill run through her, though she was also deeply upset. Everyone believed she was a Johns now, so she couldn’t believe Madisyn would speak to her this way.

“I said I won’t do it, so I won’t!”

“Ah!” As soon as Teresa finished speaking, Madisyn kicked her desk over, sending everything on it crashing to the floor. Teresa screamed in shock and disbelief.

The room fell into stunned silence.

“Madisyn is completely out of line…”

“How can you treat your colleague this way, Madisyn?”

Liza was the first to speak up, fuming, “This is unacceptable. I’m going to deduct your bonus as punishment!”

Madisyn found the situation amusing. “Liza, don’t you remember our bet? It’s time for you to leave the company.”

Liza remained unfazed. “I did that to motivate you, to help you perform better.”

“So, you’re going back on your word?” Madisyn challenged.

“What can you do about it? If you’re so capable, why don’t you get the company to fire me?” Liza replied confidently, dismissing the newcomer’s threat.

Liza had been with the company for years. The company wouldn’t fire her just because of a newcomer’s complaint.

Arrogantly, Liza told Madisyn, “Put Teresa’s things back, or you won’t get any bonus.”

Madisyn ignored her and sent a message on her phone.

“I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?” Liza, growing increasingly frustrated by the disregard, raised her voice. “Madisyn Johns!”

“Liza Nelson!”

A more authoritative voice interrupted—it was the director.

As a deputy director, Liza’s anger quickly faded when she saw the director approach.

“Director,” Liza greeted, trying to remain composed. “What can I do for you?”

The director looked at Liza with disappointment. “Liza, after all these years, I didn’t expect you to misuse your position to bully others instead of focusing on your own improvement. You’ve truly let me down.”

“Director, I—”

“Enough! You made a bet and lost, so you must resign,” the director said, waving his hand dismissively.

Liza’s expression darkened. “Director, are you serious?” She had been with the company for years. How could she be dismissed because of a newcomer?

Liza was deeply disheartened.

“You made the bet, so don’t blame anyone else,” the director said coldly.

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