“You- Shirley’s fists clenched again. “Imogen, you’re definitely getting fired! You don’t deserve to stay here anymore.”
“It was clearly you who provoked me first. How dare you accuse me?” Shirley angrily rebuked. “Don’t make such false
claims. I was the one getting beaten. I just went to the infirmary to: get an injury diagnosis report,” Corinne countered.
“You” Shirley seethed, her chest heaving. Back at the military base, she was the young miss of the Lloyd Family, and no
one would bear ill will toward her. This was the first time she had encountered someone so shameless.
At that moment, Roy came inside, and Corinne immediately said to Shirley, “Imogen, I will not accept your apology. You’d
better leave this place!”
By now, Shirley had seen through Corinne’s character and knew the latter would resort to anything just to make her leave.
Then, Roy comforted Corinne, “Alright, stop. arguing. Mr. Flintstone is on his way here.”
Corinne was instantly filled with surprise. Does this mean Zacharias will be personally firing Imogen?
Meanwhile, Shirley was shocked and asked, “He’s on his way here?”
Roy sternly explained, “Although you’re interns, this is a place of discipline, not somewhere you can do whatever you
want. Now, both of you, go stand in the courtyard outside.” Feeling somewhat aggrieved, Corinne asked, “Captain
Barlowe, do I have to go too?”
Roy nodded. “You both caused this commotion, so both of you are to be punished.”
Shirley lowered her head and stood upright in the courtyard. Meanwhile, though Corinne was also being punished, she
was already anticipating Zacharias’ arrival.
A while later, Zacharias’ convoy arrived, and Roy quickly approached and opened the back door of the second vehicle.
Zacharias stepped out, his gaze sweeping over the two girls standing in the courtyard before finally landing on Shirley.
Meanwhile, Shirley’s gaze shifted slightly to the side and met his gaze. She became anxious, hoping Zacharias would
forgive her this once and wouldn’t dismiss her.
On the other hand, Corinne might have been standing upright, but grievance had begun filling her eyes. She was waiting
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