Chapter 2

I smirked back at him. "Are you sure about that?"

"Jessica might be a little upset when she gets back and finds out you fired me."

I was trying to warn him, genuinely.

Headhunters had been trying to poach me with high offers for years, but I'd always stayed out of loyalty to Jessica.

My leaving wouldn't affect me one bit, but Spencer? That was a different story.

Spencer glowered at me, his face contorted in a furious, tyrannical mask.

"Who do you think you are? Just a sales rep. I'm my girlfriend's future husband, the man of this company! You think she'd choose you over me?"

Hearing that, I just shook my head.

Fine, if that's how he wanted it.

I turned and walked out of the office. My colleagues outside had clearly heard our argument but weren't sure what happened, all looking at me with concern.

"Riley, what happened?"

I started packing my things efficiently, a small smile on my face. "What happened? I got fired, that's what."

Chloe's eyes widened in disbelief. "Fired you? Is Spencer out of his mind? Everyone knows you're Jessica's favorite! Isn't he afraid she'll break up with him?"

I shook my head, chuckling softly. "Can't say I care. It's his decision, he'll have to live with the consequences."

"Besides, I've been working for so many years, a break sounds nice."

I'd already saved enough money to be financially free, but I'd never taken a real break, feeling too guilty to ask.

This was a perfect opportunity.

Chloe was fuming. "No, but why did he fire you? Did you do something to offend him, Riley?"

I frowned, trying to remember. "Probably because I defended Harper last time when he was spreading those rumors about her."

"He's been looking for ways to pick a fight with me ever since."

Yesterday, Spencer had uploaded a professional photo of himself to the WhatsApp group, and everyone had been spamming compliments about how handsome he was.

I was the only one who'd read it and not replied.

That was probably the final straw.

"Should I call Jessica right now? You're the backbone of this company; you can't just leave!"

I shook my head, a light laugh escaping me. "No, it's fine. If I ever come back, it'll be after Spencer and Jessica break up. I can't stand his act. We'll see."

I finished packing my things and headed to the finance office to get my monthly pay.

I'd only worked ten days this month, but my commission was easily over fifteen thousand dollars.

I informed Mia, the finance girl, that I'd been fired and asked her to transfer my pay to my account.

Just then, Spencer suddenly appeared at the office door, glaring at me. "Riley, I told you to get lost! What are you doing here?"

I glanced at him indifferently. He was basking in his undeserved power, all thanks to his successful girlfriend, and it was truly disgusting.

Seeing that I ignored him, Spencer immediately got agitated. He stepped forward and grabbed my arm. "Didn't I just tell you to get out? What are you doing in the finance office? These are important company documents! Get out now, or I'm calling the police!"

I frowned, yanking my arm free from Spencer's grip.

"Let go!"

"I'm leaving, so what's wrong with me taking my pay for this month? It's a good thing I'm not even asking for severance."

Spencer stared at Mia. "How much is her pay?"

Mia honestly replied, "Fifteen thousand five hundred."

Spencer's face instantly changed. "How much?!"

After Mia repeated the amount, he pointed at me. "You violated company rules, you were late, so your pay for this month is gone."

I scoffed. "Being late once costs two hundred. How did you do that math? Did you even pass elementary math?"

Spencer looked at me defiantly. "I just made a new rule: three late arrivals, and your entire monthly pay is docked. Now get out!"