Chapter 16: You Are Fired

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&#lt;p&#gt;Elaine froze.She gritted her teeth and glared at the two other interviewers.
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&#lt;p&#gt;It seemed that Garrett had already investigated this matter thoroughly, and he was dead serious about
the consequences.
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&#lt;p&#gt;There was no way she could save herself with a few measly lies.
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&#lt;p&#gt;But the Larson Group discarded dozens, if not hundreds, of hopeful applicants every day.
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&#lt;p&#gt;She really couldn’t see what was so special about Janet.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Why would a powerful man like Garrett go out of his way to personally handle something so trivial? At
this point, Elaine decided to face the situation head-on.
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&#lt;p&#gt;She lifted her chin, her eyes burning with resentment and defiance.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"I have no evidence.I only heard the rumors.I disliked her on the spot and didn’t want her to work in the
company, and that’s why I said that she has a moral issue."
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&#lt;p&#gt;The amiable expression on Garrett’s face disappeared, turning cold.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"You made a subjective conjecture about another person based on rumors, and because of your
personal feelings, you slandered and insisted on eliminating a perfectly capable applicant.In doing so,
you almost cost the company a competent employee.It is obvious that you are unfit for a position in the
Human Resources Department.The only person of moral issues here is you.Elaine Sellers, you are
fired."
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&#lt;p&#gt;A tense silence descended over the room.
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&#lt;p&#gt;All the color drained from Elaine’s place.&#lt;/p&#gt;
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&#lt;p&#gt;"I’m so sorry, Mr.Harding!" she immediately begged.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"I know I was wrong.I’ve realized my mistakes.It was all my fault.Please, I’ve been working for the
Larson Group since I graduated from university.Please, I beg you, let me go this once.If only for the
sake of my years of hard work in the company."
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&#lt;p&#gt;Her desperation was written all over her face.
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&#lt;p&#gt;The Larson Group was a leading enterprise in the field of design, after all.
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&#lt;p&#gt;It hadn’t been easy for her to get into the company in the first place.
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&#lt;p&#gt;She had even bragged about it to everyone she knew.
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&#lt;p&#gt;More importantly, if word got out that she had been fired by the Larson Group, she might not be able to
land a job in the industry again.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Elaine’s career would be ruined for good.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Unfortunately for her, Garrett didn’t care.He ignored her and turned to his assistant.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"Call security and have them take Elaine Sellers out of the building." A small ruckus ensued.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Only when the guards had dragged Elaine away did the meeting room fall into another silence.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Garrett’s eyes darted toward Janet.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Finally, he could observe this clever and talented woman at his leisure.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"Miss Lind," he said kindly, "you may continue your application process if you like.I have read your
resume.You meet the requirements that the Larson Group has set for new graduates."&#lt;/p&#gt;
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&#lt;p&#gt;Janet gaped at him for a few seconds.
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&#lt;p&#gt;When she finally came back to her senses, all she could manage was a thoughtless nod.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"I see.Okay.Thank you."
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&#lt;p&#gt;She couldn’t wrap her head around it.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Thankfully, Garrett spoke again, or she would have remained there, dazed and lost.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"Thank you again for coming today," he said, flashing her a smile.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"I have another meeting, so I will be leaving first."
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&#lt;p&#gt;He got to his feet and the rest of the men followed suit.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Garrett was at the door when he suddenly turned and winked at Janet.
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&#lt;p&#gt;He appeared to be interested in her.
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&#lt;p&#gt;"It’s been a pleasure meeting you, Miss Lind.I look forward to seeing you again."
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&#lt;p&#gt;Once they had left, the female interviewer with chestnut hair came over and patted Janet on the shou
And then she left before Janet could say anything.
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&#lt;p&#gt;Now all by herself, Janet gripped the armrests of her chair, as if to ground herself and make sure that
everything was real.
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&#lt;p&#gt;When she stood up a while later, she felt like she was stepping on clouds, weightless and free.
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&#lt;p&#gt;She was just as confused as she had been when she had first arrived, if not more so.&#lt;/p&#gt;
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&#lt;p&#gt;What the heck had just happened? Why did her failed interview draw so much attention, and from the
VP of the company, no less?&#lt;/p&#gt;
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