Chapter 51: The unexpected development
Bella arrived at the office precisely on time and marched towards Amy’s desk to report her, but Olivia appeared, blocking her way.
"Well, well," Olivia scoffed. "Look who decided to grace us with her presence today." Her arms crossed, she formed a formidable barrier. "You left early that day without a word to the boss. He is livid, you know. Wouldn’t be surprised if you found yourself packing your things by lunchtime."
She was confident that Ivy had poisoned Zack’s ear about Bella’s early departure and made him fire her.
Bella, however, wasn’t buying it. A sharp glint entered her eyes. She had called Zack after leaving the office and explained to him everything about the problems she had been facing. Besides, he had granted her leave. Why would he be angry with her?
"We’ll see about that," Bella replied coolly, brushing past the veiled threat. "Move, Olivia. I need to speak to Amy."
However, Olivia didn’t move from her place. "Waltzing in whenever you please, leaving whenever you want," she scoffed. "You think you are royalty here? You are a normal staff member here like others—nothing special. Stop being haughty."
Her words irked Bella. "I am not haughty," she retorted defiantly. "You’re the one itching for a fight, as always. It’s boring now. Don’t you ever get tired of this?"
"You!" Just as Olivia, fueled by her own antagonism, took a menacing step forward, a sharp voice sliced through the tension. "What is going on here?"
Olivia turned around, her expression bleak.
Amy, her gaze cutting through the hostility, stood there, arms crossing across her chest.
Olivia’s bravado crumbled under Amy’s stern gaze. Yet, she forced a smile. "Everything is fine, Amy," she stammered. "We were just chatting, you know? Making sure Bella is alright. Remember she left early that day?"
Amy’s unconvinced look lingered for a moment before she turned to Bella. "Mr. Hudson wants to see you in his office," she said with a solemn tone. "Now."