Gloria’s desperate eyes darted between Bella and Thomas, her voice trembling as she pleaded her case.
"Sir… Ma’am, please… I’ve worked here for many years. And I was just looking out for the staff under me. I… It wasn’t my intention to—”
"Looking out for the staff under you? If that would have been the case, Mrs. Hayes, then you wouldn’t be facing so many complaints from those very staff members!”
This time, Bella didn't need to say anything, because it was Thomas who had interrupted Gloria sharply, sensing the fact that she was going to make up some bullshit again.
Gloria’s mouth opened, but no words came out; ultimately, she closed it again, staring in disbelief. Meanwhile, Thomas continued;
"Up until now, the board has refrained from taking action against you only because, when th
