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Chapter 28 - You're Fired

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CHAPTER 28

~Valerie's POV~

A sharp gasp filled the room following that footage. Isla's hands curled into fists at her side, and Astraea exhaled slowly as the silence stretched.

Then, slowly, everyone turned to Claudia.

Brielle's expression shifted from confidence to sheer horror. Emerald smirked. "Well, well," she drawled. "What do you know? The truth."

Claudia's entire body tensed. Her hands balled at her sides, and for a brief moment, she looked like she was going to speak.

But then—she spun on her heel. Her intention was very clear. She was going to run.

Too bad Emerald was faster.

The moment Claudia lunged toward the door, Emerald simply extended her leg—perfectly timed. Claudia's foot caught on it, and with a sharp yelp, she went flying.

Her body hit the floor hard, a pathetic thud echoing in the small room. I barely held back a satisfied smirk.

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