After discovering that Aurora was the manager conducting their interview today, the faces of the group changed, particrly Ivy and Zachary, who cursed Aurora countless times in their hearts.
"Don''t be nervous," Zachary reassured, although his own heart was pounding. "Mom told us everything is already taken care of, right? Aurora is just a minor manager after all; what power does she really have over our fate?"
"I know, but after everything we did to Aurora back then, if she holds a grudge, we''re finished," Ivy said, her heart pounding as she recalled their past actions.
"We did some things to her, but she did the same to us, right? Any debt we owed her has long been settled."
"Easy for you to say, but I don''t think it''s that simple," Ivy replied, feeling uneasy.
Gemma was also distressed, thinking about how she had been doing well selling houses and was about to be made permanent, only to lose the opportunity because of Aurora. Now, she was back in Aurora''s hands. Was she destined to sh with Aurora?
"Gemma, why do you look so upset?" Penelope asked, unaware of Gemma''s past dealings with Aurora.
"It''s nothing, just surprised to learn Aurora is the manager," Gemma replied, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
Penelope was less nervous. "She''s the legitimate heiress of the Montgomery family. It''s normal for her to be a manager, and there''s nothing to be nervous about. Maybe our chances are even better since we all know each other."
Gemma forced a smile, fearing it wouldn''t be so simple. "Hopefully..."
At that moment, Emily Dupont came out, tears streaking down her face. Beautifully made up, she had hoped for a male interviewer but was rebuffed by Aurora upon entering. Her attire was a suit, though her skirt barely covered her buttocks, and she wore heavy makeup, walking with a sway.
She nced around, casting flirty looks, her gaze shiftless. Aurora sometimes really wondered what such women were truly there for.
Now, with her cheap makeup smeared, Emily looked as dismal as she felt.
The others were startled. Was the interviewer out to devour them? Why so fierce?
"Ivy Montgomery."
Seeing the woman crying and leaving, Ivy''s own heart started to tremble, praying she wouldn''t be treated the same.
"It''s your turn, what are you waiting for?"
Ivy turned around. Previously, she would stride anywhere with a bold and confident air,
but since Aurora''s return, her spirit had been severely crushed.
Now, Ivycked her former confidence, feeling shorterpared to Aurora.
Previously, she wouldn''t have worried about such an interview, but today, as she walked down the corridor, her heart trembled, unsure of what tricky questions Aurora might ask.
Pushing open the door, all eyes turned towards her, with Aurora sitting at the center, like a star surrounded by the moon.
She had a serious expression, holding a pen and scribbling on paper, likely summarizing the previous interview.
"Please introduce yourself," Aurora instructed meticulously, as if she had never met Ivy before.
Ivy scoffed silently, putting on an act, even though they had known each other for a long time.
"Hello, my name is Ivy Montgomery..." she began her self-introduction.
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As soon as the introduction was over, someone next to Aurora was ready to dismiss Ivy, but Aurora gestured for Ivy to stay.
"You attended the top finance university, yet your resume is nk. Haven''t you done anything in these three years?"
Despite being a student, her university was recognized as very progressive, with many students starting to n from their freshman year.
Even average students would gain some work experience and record it fully on their
resumes.
Ivy just messed around every day; how could she possibly have any experience or awards?
"Well... I think Ick deep qualifications and should continue my studies at school," Ivy found an excuse.
Aurora smiled. "Further studies? I''ve seen your transcript; you''ve failed every single subject. Is that how you''ve been ''studying''?"
Ivy''s face lost its luster. "Madam, my academic performance doesn''t reflect my abilities."
"Why not? If you can''t even pass the simplest courses at school, how can I believe you
have the capacity to work at Montgomery Group?"
Aurora looked at herzily, a smirk forming on her lips.
Ivy''splexion turned sour. "Aurora, don''t go too far!"
"Mind your tone. You''re just an applicant here, and I have every right to disqualify you," Aurora reminded hernguidly.
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The feeling of controlling life and death felt so good; no wonder Genevieve always liked to be in charge.
It felt exhrating to see all beings beneath one''s feet.
"Miss Montgomery, please..." the others looked troubled, evidently Genevieve had managed things well.
"Today, I am the chief interviewer, and I decide her fate," Aurora said coldly, ncing at the others.
They immediately fell silent, not daring to speak further, while Ivy felt a tumult inside yet powerless.
"You may leave now." With that, Aurora ended her participation.
Ivy stormed out, and Zachary couldn''t hold her back; the others looked embarrassed. "Manager, your sister..."
"Did I say not to let her in?" Aurora slowly marked a check next to Ivy''s name.
The others grew more puzzled by her, wondering why she had said those embarrassing words to Ivy if she had decided from the start.
Of course, they didn''t know what Aurora was really thinking. In fact, Aurora wanted Zachary and Ivy to feel a bit more pride before a bigger fall.
"Next." Aurora straightened the documents and continued to summon the next person.
Meanwhile, Zachary, unaware of what had transpired inside, wondered what had happened to Ivy.
He entered the room with a heart full of unease.