Emily didn’t flinch. Her gaze stayed steady as she replied, “You DON’T have the authority to fire me. Only someone at the managerial level or above can do that.”
Her calm words made Lilian’s expression twist—brows scrunched, lips tight.
“YOU didn’t submit the required format. You failed to meet the basic expectations of this role. Why can’t I fire you?” Lilian’s voice sharpened. “I’ll report this to upper management. Not even Lucas will be able to save your ass.”
That was the second time Lilian had emphasized that even Lucas couldn’t protect her. Emily didn’t take the bait. She kept her voice level. “If I can redraw everything digitally and turn it in by this afternoon, that should be acceptable, right?”
“HUH?” Lilian crossed her arms, chin tilted smugly upward. “You’re the one who sai
