âDo you mean that I copied your work and then came up with a proposal even better than yours?â
Before Janet could refute it, Lena continued, âUnfortunately, I made a mistake in one of the data while working on this proposal, which led to several consecutive errors later on.â
Lena went into great detail, outlining every mistake and explaining the reasons behind them.
Listening to these details, everyone understood the truth.
Everyoneâs eyes were focused on Janet.
Feeling a sense of panic, Janet pointed towards Debra. âItâs her fault! She brought the proposal today and said she was willing to let me present it. I had no idea it was Lenaâs proposal!â
Debra was stunned because she never expected Janet to throw her under the bus at this moment. She looked at Janet in shock.
âIt was you!â Debra, with a hint of a sob, pointed at Janet. However, before she could say more, the president interrupted.
âEnough! Sort out your issues later. Weâll proceed with Lenaâs proposal for this project. Meeting adjourned!â The president angrily pointed at Janet and Debra, then shot a fierce glance at the human resources director before leaving the room hastily.
The human resources director, also caught off guard by the turn of events, angrily scolded Janet and Debra, wishing they could both disappear.
Lena, having no intention of despising them, confirmed the selection of her proposal and returned to her office.
Subsequently, someone kindly informed Lena of the aftermath Debra being fired and Janet being demoted three levels and required to post public apologies online.
Having worked for so many years, Janet couldnât bear being forced to write an apology.
However, the human resources director made it clear that Janetâs refusal would result in termination, just like Debraâs.
âPerhaps the human resources director will even demand her to apologize to you,â the informant said with a smile.
He had long been fed up with Janetâs arrogant demeanor in the company.
Now that she had suffered so badly, not speaking evil of her while she was down was his greatest virtue.
Lena didnât mind at all. Apologies without sincerity were no different from none.
She went about her work as usual and was stopped at the companyâs entrance by a figure.
With teary eyes, Debra stood in front of Lena, pleading, âPlease spare me! As long as you speak well of me, the president will surely forgive me! I really canât afford to lose this job!â
Debra sobbed uncontrollably, and the onlookers cast subtle glances toward Lena.
Lena calmly withdrew her hand. âIf you really couldnât afford to lose this job, you wouldnât have resorted to such underhanded tactics.â
Attempting to leave, Lena saw Debra rushing towards her.
âArenât you just an unmarried, pregnant slut? Do you think Mr. McKinney really likes you? You are just a toy for him!â Debra shouted, charging at Lena.
Lena quickly sidestepped as Gideon, who just came, supported her