Betrayed and Dumped: She Rose Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 154

“Congratulations on winning the arbitration,” Stephen said, his voice warm.

Rebecca smiled, a little surprised. “Thank you.”

She really hadn’t expected Stephen to care so much about these things. He truly was something special.

“Your exam must be coming up soon, right?” Stephen asked.

Rebecca nodded. “Yeah, less than ten days now.”

“For the next ten days, just focus on studying,” he said.

Rebecca blinked at him, stunned.

Was she hearing this right?

She knew Mr. Duncan was a great boss, but this was beyond anything she’d ever imagined.

Stephen grinned. “You heard me. Go home, study, and don’t worry about work. I’ll handle everything here.”

Rebecca hesitated. “I… I don’t know if I can do that. The company’s paying me. I should be working.”

Stephen looked amused, settling back on the sofa. “If it makes you feel better, I can have HR mark these days as personal leave, no pay. Does that help?”

Rebecca almost laughed. Other companies worried their employees would slack off to study. Somehow, her boss was practically forcing her to take time off.

She spoke up, genuinely curious. “Why are you being so supportive? Most bosses aren’t like this.”

Stephen thought fast. “Honestly, I just don’t want to disappoint my uncle. You know he’s been hoping you’ll become his graduate student.”

Rebecca’s eyes lit up at the mention of Dr. Palmer. “I’d love to study under him, too.”

“Then do it,” Stephen said, leaning in a little. “Take these last ten days and put everything into your prep.”

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