Chapter 1417: Chapter 1417: Mr. Battleson Likes Florienna Ellis
Yesterday, outside George Robbins’ office, Charlotte Thompson overheard quite the show. This news didn’t come as a surprise to her.
Immediately, Charlotte pulled out her phone and drafted a message to Teddy Carter.
Without caring whether she’d get a reply, Charlotte set the phone aside and went back to her work.
Currently in the company, while the matter with Teddy is officially described as a "voluntary resignation," most people believe it was certain individuals who fired him.
And who these "certain individuals" were, the employees naturally understood. After all, Teddy was the one who stood up for Florienna Ellis.
What left everyone surprised was that even though Teddy had been fired, Florienna still remained in the company safe and sound.
Of course, the employees also had their own reasoning for this.
After all, if the company had truly fired Florienna, it would confirm that Charlotte’s plagiarism was irrefutable. Keeping Florienna around might help salvage some of the company’s reputation.
Ever since Florienna exposed Charlotte’s plagiarism of her video online, Charlotte’s demeanor in the company had drastically changed. She no longer flaunted her power arrogantly; instead, she always carried herself in a more subdued manner when coming to the office.
"I never thought Charlotte could be this despicable!"
During tea time, a few employees gathered during their break, chatting animatedly.
"Those awards should have rightfully gone to Florienna. Yet Charlotte shamelessly stole them!"
"But Florienna, did Charlotte really bully you in the office?"
"Have you all forgotten the incident during the last meeting? If that’s not bullying, then what is it?"
As everyone chimed in one after another, Florienna’s expression remained indifferent, yet deep down inside, she couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.
Now, in the battle of public opinion, she held the absolute advantage.
Initially, when she exposed Charlotte’s plagiarism, Florienna had been a bit nervous.
But seeing how Charlotte hadn’t made any moves in response, it brought her a sense of relief.
Florienna knew the truth of what had really transpired, but since she had seized the initiative, no matter how much Charlotte tried to explain, it would all be in vain.
Thinking back to how Charlotte used to strut before her with such arrogance, and now witnessing her on the verge of becoming a pariah despised by everyone, Florienna found immense satisfaction.
She lowered her head slightly, using this posture to suppress the smile threatening to escape her lips.
It wasn’t until someone called her name that Florienna quickly adjusted her expression, slowly lifting her head and responding weakly:
"Don’t say that. Maybe it’s really my fault. Maybe... maybe it’s just me, someone Miss Thompson could never like."
As she spoke, Florienna bit her lip in such an aggrieved way that it stirred even more sympathy from those around her.
"I think Charlotte is absolutely jealous of you!"
The girl standing next to Florienna suddenly interjected.
That statement immediately drew curious gazes from the onlookers, not just Florienna.
"Florienna, I think Mr. Battleson seems to have feelings for you."
Florienna’s face flushed as she hurriedly covered the girl’s mouth.
"You mustn’t say such things carelessly."
But clearly, the girl’s comment delighted Florienna, as a faint glimmer flashed in her eyes.
"I’m not speaking carelessly." The girl cleared her throat, then looked at Florienna conspiratorially.