"Are you upset I promoted Sydney to assistant manager?" He stared at me and softened his tone, "As long as you don't make trouble with me, I will promote you later. She is just gaining experience in this position, and she won't stay for long."
His words felt like a cruel joke.
My efforts were far less valuable than a word from others.
It was as if everything I worked hard for was a joke to him.
I met his gaze and said calmly, "I don't need anything from you."
Not the job, not the ring.
Not even Everett.
