The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1465

The previous lady at that station had been fired due to massive student backlash.

Now, with Scarlet shining so brightly, the other workers were terrified they'd look incompetent by comparison and face the chopping block next.

Mrs. Nellie Newton had only been working there for six months. She absolutely refused to be fired; it would be humiliating.

Sure, she had used connections to get the job.

But connections couldn't save you if you sucked at the actual work.

Hillary hadn't expected the cafeteria staff to be so fiercely competitive.

"Well, Mrs. Newton, I used to work in the military mess halls."

"Slinging grub and feeding the livestock."

"It's all muscle memory."

"First, you train your eyes, then your hand-eye coordination..."

Hillary delivered the total fabrication with a straight face.

Mrs. Newton gasped. "Scarlet, you were in the military?"

"Yeah, enlisted at eighteen. Thought I was going to be some badass soldier, but they stuck me in the kitchen."

Hillary executed a flawless, self-deprecating smile. Her acting skills were top-tier.

Mrs. Newton bought every word.

"No wonder you're so sharp!"

"You've got a bright future, Scarlet. Keep it up, and you'll be promoted in no time."

"Just don't forget about me when you make it big!"

Hillary mentally rolled her eyes.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Newton. I won't forget you!"

"If I actually get promoted..."

She wasn't staying here forever. What was she going to be, a shift lead?

Mrs. Newton laughed and patted Hillary's arm. "I believe in you."

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