Just as Rylie was about to reveal that Elizabeth was involved, she was cut off by another voice.


    Elizabeth entered the room, asking, “What’s going on here? Why the noise?”


    Rylie met Elizabeth’s stern gaze and held back her words.


    Elizabeth was visibly distraught.


    That morning, Ste had persuaded Be toe to the office.


    Elizabeth wanted to dissuade her but found herself powerless, so she reluctantly apanied Be.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    She hadn’t anticipated Ste’s underlying motives.


    Regaining herposure, Rylie turned to Elizabeth, desperation in her voice.


    “Elizabeth, you’re finally here.


    Mr.


    rk is going to fire me.


    Please, you have to help me.


    ”


    Elizabeth inwardly sighed.


    Why did Rylie have to drag her into such petty matters?


    Her face devoid of emotion, she distanced herself from Rylie’s predicament.


    “That’s a decision from Prosperity Group.


    I don’t work here, so really, it has nothing to do with me.


    ”


    Before Rylie could respond, Elizabeth cautioned her in a low tone, “Rylie, choose your words carefully.


    Without proof, your usations could be considered nder.


    I’d advise you to mind your words.


    ”


    Rylie’s face nched as she processed Elizabeth’s words, her mind racing back to earlier events.


    Previously, Elizabeth had treated the staff in the clothing department to avish meal and engaged in friendly chats.


    Rylie had once casually vented about Ste, which led to more interactions with Elizabeth, including a Luxury shopping spree.


    Coming from a modest background, Rylie had never imagined stepping into such exclusive spaces.


    During the shopping trip, Elizabeth had even gifted her several designer bags, instantly feeding her sense of pride.


    Surrounded by envious nces, Rylie found herself swept up in the allure of her new lifestyle.


    Finally, Elizabeth handed Rylie a shopping card that was about to expire.


    She then asked for a few days off to experience life as the wealthy did.


    As Rylie thought about it, she sensed something amiss.


    It appeared that Elizabeth had orchestrated everything from the start, aiming to force Rylie to leave her position temporarily, which would jeopardize Ste’s project and lead to negative oues.


    Rylie realized she had been manipted by Elizabeth!


    Now that the truth hade to light, Elizabeth was trying to make her the scapegoat.


    Anger red in Rylie, her eyes reddening as she pointed at Elizabeth and used her vehemently, “You did this intentionally! You set me up…”


    Turning to Ste, she continued earnestly, “Elizabeth purposely gave me that shopping card.


    She wanted me to abandon my post during the crucial project phase.


    Ms.


    Anderson, no, Mrs.


    rk, I was duped by her; otherwise, I would never have made such a mistake! Please, I’m begging you to give me another chance.


    I assure you, this won’t happen again.


    ”


    Elizabeth, confident that Ryliecked proof, responded nonchntly, “It’s just a card.


    I have plenty of them.


    I gave it to you out of pity.


    What’s the big deal?”


    “But you were the one who approached me first!” Rylie protested, turning to Elizabeth.


    “You came to the clothing department, acting all friendly.


    You nned on setting us up from the start, didn’t you?”


    Elizabeth gave no response, not even ncing in Rylie’s direction.


    Rylie’s voice quivered with frustration as she spoke, but Elizabeth remained silent, unmoved by her usations.