Karma's Ultimate Payback My Success, Their Downfall novel Chapter 39

hapter 29

I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. “Why?”

Leo didn’t answer directly, only continued, “Melody will take charge of the project reports. For now, I’ll be reassigned to training new secretaries.” He looked up, signaling that I could

leave.

He was taking away my hard work with no explanation.

An intense anger surged within me. “Why?! I’ve spent over a year on this project, pouring in so much effort! Why should Melody get it just because she showed up?!”

Leo looked at me, surprised. It was the first time he had seen me so furious in our five years together. After a moment’s hesitation, he frowned and replied sternly, “I know you’re driven by ambition. The manager position will still be yours, but this project… Melody is simply a

better fit.”

His words struck me like a knife to the heart, leaving me speechless with the pain.

Leo softened his tone. “I don’t have the energy to keep up with this right now. I need to focus on resting. Besides, Melody’s family is connected with the chairman of our partner company, making her the most stable choice to lead.”

My eyes filled with tears, and my voice came out in a rush. “This project was nearly finished without her! Are you telling me there’s no bias here? You just want her to take the credit!”

“Laura!” Leo’s face hardened.

I looked at him, my eyes brimming with defiance and hurt.

“You’re being irrational,” Leo said coldly. “Even if you complete this project, I question your suitability for the manager position if you can’t separate business from emotion.” He added firmly, “This is a workplace, not a place for arguments.”

The words felt like a chokehold around my heart, making it hard to breathe. Without another word, I turned and left.

As I walked away, the sense of injustice and frustration grew with every step. A year’s worth of hard work, countless late nights, endless meetings and dinners… only to be dismissed as ‘ambitious‘ and ‘emotional.‘

Walking further, nausea rose in my throat. Covering my mouth, I rushed to the restroom. But leaning over the sink, I found I couldn’t vomit, feeling stuck in a miserable’state.

It took a while before I could straighten up, exhausted. My reflection in the mirror showed a face worn out and gaunt. Despite being pregnant, I had lost weight instead of gaining. I looked downright haggard.

I couldn’t continue like this. I needed to take care of myself for the baby’s sake. Just hold on,

I told myself–once the baby is born, I’ll file for divorce…

With renewed determination, I returned to my desk. I soon saw Melody approaching with a confident stride. “Laura, Mr. Reed assigned me to handle the project handover.”

I placed the documents on the desk, my face remaining expressionless. “It’s all here. Don’t ask me about it again.“.

“Thank you. You did a very thorough job,” Melody replied with an overly bright smile. I took several deep breaths to suppress the resentment brewing in my chest.

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just then, the elevator chimed open.