CHAPTER 53: CECILIA MEETS HER ASSHOLE OF A BOSS

"Is that true?" Cecilia’s voice cut through the morning chatter, eyes wide as she pushed through the crowd gathered near the notice board. Linda, the HR manager, looked up from the circle of employees and beamed. "Absolutely! Congratulations, Cecilia! You've been promoted." "Promoted?" Her brow furrowed, unable to process the sudden news. Her heart pounded, palms damp as she wiped them on her skirt. "Yes, you’re the new personal secretary to the CEO," Linda confirmed, her voice light but her eyes gleaming with mischief. "And… your pay has tripled." A murmur of congratulations rose from the crowd. Zach clapped her on the back while Sandra gave her a firm nod, but Cecilia felt her breath hitch. Her stomach twisted into a knot as she forced a smile, trying to match the enthusiasm of her colleagues. “Thanks... that’s... wow,” she stammered, her hands nervously clutching her purse, her knuckles white. A promotion? Tripled pay? It should have been exhilarating. Yet, something in the pit