Chapter 362

Brielle stared at the chatter in the group chat, a frown creasing her brow.

In the video, Sarah was crying her eyes out, her plea for help making the unsuspecting guys‘ hearts break, and they rallied to her defense.

Sarah wasn’t about to miss this opportunity. Instead of worrying about being fired by Brielle, she’d rather make a scene to get the higher–ups‘ attention and then take the lead in firing Brielle. It was a classic case of striking first to gain the upper hand.

Sarah had already checked with the venue they had dinner at, confirming there were no cameras in the private room. So the truth, whatever it was, only the colleagues knew.

Brielle had been MIA for the last couple of days, missing her chance to set the record straight.

The scales had already tipped in Sarah’s favor. If Brielle were indeed driven out by public opinion, then anyone who came out to vouch for Brielle now would stick their neck out and might be ostracized by everyone.

In the workplace, being ostracized was a fate worse than death.

Sarah’s lips curled slightly as she read the ongoing discussions in the group chat and chimed 1. in.

[I upset Ms. Haywood, and I’m sorry. Please, let’s not talk about this anymore.]

The more she played the damsel in distress, the angrier everyone else became. People tended to sympathize with the underdog, and since Sarah was just another rank–and–file employee, they were eager to band together against a common foe.

[Why shouldn’t we talk about it? She bullied you like that, and what, now she wants to silence all of us?]

[How did she even become a director? Didn’t she just sleep her way to the top?]

[I saw posts about her on the Beaconsfield College forum before. Her character has always been questionable.]

Triumph gleamed in Sarah’s eyes as she thought of the indignity she had suffered that night. She’s gonna use this incident to ensure Brielle never recovered.

Meanwhile, Brielle was reading these discussions. She hadn’t had a moment to check her phone these past few days and, indeed, missed the best opportunity to speak up. Now, any statement from her would only add fuel to the fire. And because of her silence, the colleagues who initially spoke up for her were now being attacked by the masses, looking like fools.

Brielle hadn’t expected Sarah to go this far. It seemed her adversary was all in.

Suddenly, a flood of complaint emails were sent to the CEO’s assistant. It was Sunday, and the office was not empty; Max was working overtime.

Reading through the barrage of complaints, Patrick frowned and hesitated before speaking to Max, who was busy with an international meeting. “Mr. Dorsey, there have been complaints against Ms.

Brielle.”

Max’s fingers stilled, and he slowly looked up. “Complaints about what?”

“Abuse of power, bullying staff.”

Patrick scanned through the messages, noting there were as many as thirty emails. This was the most concentrated wave of complaints Dorsey International had ever seen.

“Hmm.” Max responded with a nonchalant hum, then fell silent.

“Mr. Dorsey, people are saying the company chat is full of discussions. Because Ms. Brielle hasn’t come out to clarify, the rumors have gotten out of control.”

Brielle hadn’t had the time to explain these past few days, and Max’s eyes twinkled with mirth as to why. “Then dissolve the group chat.”

Patrick blinked, but he didn’t question further.

Two minutes later, the group chat that was abuzz with discussion was dissolved. Sarah, who was itching to spill her long–prepared tirade against Brielle, watched in disbelief as the group fell silent. Her typed words went unanswered.

All that was left was a cold message-[The group admin has dissolved this group.]

Sarah had a lengthy rant ready, listing all the ways Brielle supposedly mistreated her subordinates–

most of it fabricated. With the video and her lengthy message, Brielle seemed beyond redemption. But before Sarah could send it, the group was dissolved.

Only someone in upper management could dissolve the group. Who was helping Brielle?

Sarah’s mind immediately went to Noah–everyone knew that Noah had been pursuing Brielle. Hah, did they think that just by dissolving one group, she’d have nowhere else to post?

There were plenty of employee groups, and several didn’t include the higher–ups; they were formed on the down–low. So she posted her rant in another group, and watching the fresh wave of indignation against Brielle, she smirked with satisfaction.-

“Bitch, let’s see how long you last at Dorsey International.

She congratulated herself for having the foresight to record that video.

Relishing the feeling of revenge, Sarah continued to provoke the matter. “You guys probably have no idea how loose she is with men. She only got promoted because she clung to Mr. Noah’s coattails–and that was while she was still engaged to Spencer. She shamelessly flirted around. I only spoke the truth, and she had the audacity to make me sing in front of everyone. I hope our CEO notices what’s happening. I don’t want to endure this any longer.”

The group offered her comfort, assuring her that with such a commotion, Mr. Dorsey would definitely take notice.