Chapter 22
The remainder of Sarah’s lunch break was a whirlwind of contrasting emotions. On one hand, she was utterly thrilled by the promotion. It was validation that her work ethic, not her colleagues' petty sabotage, was what truly mattered, and the possibility of working from home after maternity leave was a lifeline she hadn't dared to hope for.
As Allie and Dorian returned to their work, Sarah found herself back in the lobby, but the air felt different. Her former co-workers, now aware of their imminent, one-by-one meetings with Janene, avoided her gaze. The silence wasn't hostile; it was the quiet, simmering resentment of people who had lost a fight.
Around two o'clock, Janene called Sarah up. Sarah expected a blistering lecture, but Janene was surprisingly efficient, her expres
