Meredith nced at the time; taking the subway was definitely out of the question now. Left with no choice, she decided to take a ride-share, allowing Terrence Sterling to drive her to work.


    Any car in Terrence Sterling’s garage was worth over a million dors. But today, he had opted for a more low-key approach, choosing to drive a Maybach instead of his usual Rolls-Royce, which was quite modest by his standards.


    Given Terrence Sterling’s social status and worth, Meredith couldn’t really expect him to be “moderate”.


    The morning rush hour in the capital could drive anyone to despair, yet the route Terrence took was surprisingly clear. Meredith wondered aloud, “Terrence Sterling, do you have some connection with those traffic control guys? The roads are as clear as if they were your own. This is the first time I’ve experienced a rush hour without traffic jams.”


    Terrence Sterling gave a half-smile, ying along half-seriously, “Maybe there really is a connection.”


    Meredith believed him for a moment, “No way?”


    “Not really,” Terrenceughed. “Maybe it’s all about luck and maic fields, and maic fields rte to mood. When the mood is good, everything goes smoothly.”


    Meredith chuckled, “All I know is that your mood only rtes to whether you have enough or not. By the way, just drop me off at the front road to mypany; I’ll walk the rest.”


    Meredith was concerned about being seen by her colleagues arriving at work in such an extravagant car, which could lead to unnecessary gossip. Terrence, understanding her concerns, dropped her off at the intersection. “I’ll have my driver pick you up after work; I might be busy today.”


    “No need, I’ll take the subway,” Meredith waved him off, hurrying as she was already runningte. She ran thest fifty meters to herpany and managed to clock in just on time. After clocking in, she leaned against the wall to catch her breath.


    As she looked up, she saw Ruby approaching. “Ruby,” Meredith called out, walking over. “You haven’t been around for a few days, did something happen?” Ruby had rushed off during a meal a few days ago and hadn’t been seen since then, nor had she replied to any messages.


    Ruby shook her head, “It’s nothing, Meredith, I’m just busy.” Before Meredith could say more, Ruby left. Meredith sensed something different about Ruby this time; she seemed changed. Previously, Ruby was talkative and always smiling, but now her face was expressionless, and her eyescked their usual sparkle.


    “Meredith,” a colleague approached to remind her, “Miss Chaucer was looking for you yesterday and couldn’t find you. Your phone was off, and she wasn’t pleased. Be careful.”


    Meredith had a bad feeling. She and Joy Chaucer were like oil and water; she didn’t want to provoke her, but somehow always ended up in the line of fire. A disagreement over a ne had offended Joy Chaucer, and yesterday’s incident involving Mrs. Sterling had exacerbated the situation even further. It seemed likely that Joy Chaucer would find a way to have her leave thepany.


    As expected, upon entering the office, Joy Chaucer dered haughtily, “Meredith, you are fired. Go to the HR department to finalize your paperwork and leave.”


    Meredith, prepared for this, inquired, “Miss Chaucer, on what grounds are you firing me? If there’s no valid reason, ording to the contract, you owe mepensation.”


    “Why was your phone off yesterday? And you have the nerve to ask forpensation?” Joy Chaucer snapped.


    “It was after hours, my personal time; I am entitled to turn off my phone,” Meredith responded calmly, maintaining her dignity. “Miss Chaucer, I know you dislike me, but I never intended to offend you. I just want to do my job well.”


    “Do you really think you are so indispensable to thispany?” Joy Chaucer, envious of Bianca’s admiration for Meredith, retorted spitefully, “I don’t like you and don’t want to see you. It’s justpensation, then I’ll pay it myself. Leave mypany immediately.”C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    Having money makes one capricious. Joy Chaucer agreed to thepensation, leaving Meredith with no reason to stay. After all, it’s the heir of thepany she had offended. That was no joke. Not taking the money would be foolish, and thepensation was not insignificant.


    “Why wouldn’t I take the generous offer then, Miss Chaucer?” Meredith went straight to the HR department to settle her sry without hesitation.


    Watching Meredith leave without the disgrace or begging she had expected, and instead promptly going to collect her money, Joy Chaucer felt tricked and was furious.


    After settling her sry and collecting herpensation, Meredith returned to pack her things. In the hallway, she encountered Ruby again, just as she emerged from the emergencyexit. Meredith, with her keen sense of smell, noticed a faint scent of gasoline as Ruby approached.