Was It Chloe?  Megan nced at me with uncertainty.


    I nodded at her, encouraging her, "1 prefer the way you were just now. You should never give up on your principles."  "Ms. Chloe." Matilda''s mouth twitched, sensing the impending disaster.


    Upon hearing my words, Megan immediately straightened her back, looking at As with a hint of excitement. The fingerprints on her fair face were even more visible, and she artictely recounted the entire incident.


    Matilda and Nn''s expressions grew increasingly pale and restless as Megan recounted the events.


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    As''s fair and handsome face exuded a sharp and cold aura. His cold gaze, at this moment, seemed even more profound and chilly, emanating an air of sinister severity.


    Taking the ount book handed over by Megan, he coolly nced at it and then turned to the manager. His voice was icy as he demanded, "Exin!" Nn immediately panicked, "I... I, it was Matilda..." At this point, Matilda was beside herself, taking a step forward, trying to approach As. However, she stopped abruptly as As''s sharp gaze locked onto her. "Ms. Chloe said it was... it was Mr. As who instructed her to... to choose them." "Which Ms. Chloe?" As asked, his


    voice even colder.


    Matilda, still uncertain where she had gone wrong, hesitantly pointed at me.


    "Are you sure it was her?" As''s tone turned even more frigid.


    Matilda suddenly looked at me, her eyes full of doubt. Just then, Megan spoke confidently, "It''s not this Chloe.


    The real Chloe has a gentle and intelligent gaze, a kind yet firm attitude. The other one, however, was filled with greed, eagerness, and hypocrisy. I''m sure they''re not the same person." A hint of approval appeared in As''s gaze.


    "Dn." As instructed, "Find out where she went and tally the


    amounts."  As was indeed something. With just one incident, he could foresee a series of consequences.


    Facing Nn, As said, "I entrusted you with the management authority, not to give away things here without principles. No matter who she is, she has no right to sign such documents here. This is a dereliction of duty.


    "You are no longer qualified to remain in this industry. People like you, who fawn and tter certain customers are not fit to be in a position of management. Every item you give away represents the hard work of the entire team, not just me.


    "An excellent manager is not just responsible to me, but to the entire team." As''s words were resolute and


    clear. €  "Mr. As, I..." Nn looked at As i despondently, "Can I..." =e "You have lost this opportunity." As dered decisively. He then turned to Matilda and continued, "You made unauthorized decisions, misled your superiors, and caused loss of goods, betraying thepany''s trust in you.


    You are not fit to be a store manager.


    You are relieved of your duties as manager and will never be employed here again."  "Dn, investigate the ounts here, as well as the destination and total amount of the signed items. If there are any discrepancies or irregrities, hold them legally ountable." "What''s your name?" He looked at Megan.


    "Megan Reed."  "From today onward, you are promoted to the position of store  - manager here, and you will be sent to headquarters for professional training." As''s announcement instantly inspired all the store employees, who flocked toward Megan.


    "Matilda, you owe Ms. Megan an apology." I interjected, "Your p on her was an act of justice, and you are not worthy of it."  Matilda burst into tears, ""Mr. As, you shouldn''t do this. I was just looking out for you, your woman came here, and we... "  "Well, let me tell you, my woman would not do such a thing." As reprimanded sharply.


    Just then, the investigator conducting the inquiry rushed in, "Mr. As, Harmony stole a total of three hundred and ten thousand dors in goods i here, as well as a limited edition sports car worth millions." There was a gasp from everyone present, even Ivanna and I were dumbfounded.


    I immediately asked, "All with my signature?" The investigator nced at the stern As and nodded, "Yes." "Recover the stolen goods and take her to the cops." As ordered without hesitation.


    After everything was settled, the onlookers dispersed. As looked at me with a beaming smile and asked,


    "Have you found what you want? My treat." ) Ivanna, looking at Asatan ~~ - inopportune time, asked, "Um, can we have a little discount?"  Suddenly, a voice chimed in, ""Do we  need a discount for our shopping?" We all turned around to see who it was.