Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 63

"If your hearing's that bad, then go get it checked out!"

"I can't afford it."

Carmen's face turned red with frustration. Without another word, she shoved a thick stack of sketches at her. "Sort these by year, categorize each batch, and write up an introduction highlighting their features. I want the file on my desk before you leave tonight!"

Celestine frowned.

If she remembered correctly, before these sketches were printed, all the files should've been sorted on the computer already.

It was clear Carmen was just picking on the interns.

But this time, Flossie didn't argue. She simply took the pile in silence.

Word around the office was that jobs were hard to come by these days, and Flossie seemed like the type who'd rather avoid trouble than make waves.

"Need a hand?"

Flossie puffed her cheeks and waved her off. "No, Celly, she's doing this on purpose! Only a fool would play along. I'm telling on her to the boss!"

Celestine's eyes widened in surprise.

She watched as Flossie stormed off, phone in hand. "Violet! That old witch is at it again—taking advantage of your precious intern while you're away!"

Celestine couldn't help but laugh.

Maybe she was overthinking things.

The company might have grown, but the people who stayed on were just as endearing as ever.

At lunch, Celestine overheard Carmen arguing loudly in the hallway, phone pressed to her ear.

"Violet, have you lost your mind? Micromanaging an intern, really? You think I'm an idiot? You're calling me stupid? Just wait till you get back—I'll show you who's stupid!"

Carmen was still grumbling when she caught Celestine's gaze, her temper flaring. "What are you staring at?"

"Your strap's slipped," Celestine said, deadpan.

Without waiting for a response, she walked off, pretending not to notice Carmen's embarrassment.

That afternoon, Crystal Lennox pulled her into a sudden meeting.

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