Chapter 214

"Mister Gills, isn't that a bit too much? I'm not going to say anything, and I'll remove myself from this project altogether," Chloe protested. Telford smirked. "This is your punishment. You can just quit if you don't want to do it." Anger flared up in Chloe's chest. She had done nothing wrong. Why was she being treated like this? "Keep in mind that once you quit, you can forget about rejoining the industry in Seechertown, or anywhere in Kardon Province." "Sir, I've promised not to say a word. What more do you want?" "That's not f*cking enough!" Telford shouted. "You wouldn't even be alive right now if I hadn't spoken up for you!" Chloe exploded at last, all her indignance and fury spilling out. She slammed her permit onto the table, shouting, "I quit, then! So what if I'll be blacklisted in the industry, I'm more than fine working as a pizza delivery driver! I'll survive anyway!" She stormed out of Telford's office with tears in her eyes, driving home right after. Te