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I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. “Why”
felis didn’t answer directly, only continued. “Melody will handle all international eller relations for this project. You transition la pippering domestic operations.” He buked tap, signaling that I could leave,
He was taking away my hard work with no explanation
An intense anger surged within me. “Why? Eve spent over a year on this project, pouring in coulent hot Why should Mandy pet in jou became she showed up?”
Felix looked at me, surprised. It was the first time he had seen me so furious in our five years together. After a moment’s hesitation, he frowned and replied sternly. “I know you’re ambitions But this project requires international relationships that you simply don’t have
His words struck me like a life to the heart, leaving me rechless with the pain
Telix softened his tone slightly. “Melody’s conections with Luropean aerospace companies make her the logical choice to lead Her family has relationships with the chairman of our primary contractor.”
My eyes filled with tears, and my voice came out in a rash. This project was nearly finished without her! Are you telling me there’s no hiss here? You
want her to take the credit
“Drielle!” Felix’s face hardened
1looked at him, my eyes brimming with defiance and hurt.
“You’re bring emotional, Felix said coldly. “Even if you could complete this project technically, I question your suitability for senior management if you can’t separate business from personal feelings.” He added firmly, “This is a workplace, not a place for emotional outbursta”
The words felt like a chokehold around my heart, making it hard to breathe. Without another word, I turned and left.
As I walked away, the sense of injustice and frustration grow with every step. Eighteen months of hard work, countless late nights, endless technical reviews and client calls… only to be dismissed as ‘ambitious and ‘emotional.”
Walking further, nausea rose in my throat. Covering my mouth, I rushed to the restroom. But leaning over the sink, I found I couldn’t vomit, feeling stuck in a miserable state
It took a while before I could straighten up, exhausted. My reflection in the mirror showed a face worn out and gaunt. Despite being pregnant, 1 had lost weight instead of gaining. I looked downright haggard.
I couldn’t continue like this. I needed to take care of myself for the baby’s sake. Just hold on, I told myself–once the baby is born, I’ll file for divorce…
With renewed determination, I returned to my desk. I soon saw Melody approaching with a confident strid, “Drielle, Mr. Reed asked me to coordinate the project handover.”
I placed the documents on the desk, my face remaining expressionless. “It’s all here. The technical specifications, client communications, timeline projections. Don’t contact me about it again.”
“Thank you You did very thorough work,” Melody replied with an overly bright smile. “I’m sure I can build on this excellent foundation”
I took several deep breaths to suppress the resentiment brewing in my chest.
From that day on, I consciously distanced myself from Felix. Though we lived under the same roof, we hardly exchanged more tha day. The cold atmosphere lasted for a full month
wwards each
One day after work, as I waited for the elevator with Emilia, my friend glanced at her phone, surprised. “Drielle, they’re saying that the Titan project contracts were signed today and there’s a colebration dinner planned”
My heart sank “Really?”
I checked my phone, but there was no notification or message for me. I stared at it blankly, then let out a bitter laugh and put it away.
Emilia noticed and exclaimed in disbelief. “They didn’t invite you?” Seeing my silence, Emilie’s anger flared. “I can’t believe You worked tirelessly
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on that project for over a year, and not only is someone else taking the credit, but they didn’t even Invite you to the celebrat
Just then, the elevator chimed open
Inside, the elevator was packed with people, with Felix and Melody at the front. Emilia’s words echoed in the crowded space” notaven invited to i celebration–what a lack of respect!”
Everyone exchanged glances, the atmosphere unbearably tense,
Melody was the first to break the silence, smiling as she spoke, “Drielle, your’re pregnant and shouldn’t he staying so late anyway Why don’t you head home and rest?” Her concerned tone sounded genuine, but the way she spoke to me in front of everyone made my face turn pale.
Felix stepped forward as if to support me.
1 steadied myself, stepping back to avoid him. “Thanks for the concern, but I’ll leave you to your celebration. I’ll be going” I turned and walked away
Felix watched my retreating figure, his expression darkening
That night, we exchanged no words when Felix returned home.
The next day, as I was organizing project files, I heard a commotion outside the CEO’s office. Curious, I walked over and saw a crowd gathered around Felix and Melody, voices raised in dispute.
Standing beside Felix, I whispered, “What’s going on?”
Felix turned to me, about to answer; but was cut off by a woman at the front of the crowd, shouting angrily. “Another oversight? Mr. Reed, tell me, who’s responsible for quality control here–your wife or your consultant?” She pointed accusingly at both me and Melody.
Felix’s anger simunered as he turned to me. “It’s a technical error, but…”
Before he could finish, there was a loud “slap!”
A stinging slap landed across my face.
