I hadn't realized one thing until now that excessive dreaming could blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
I moved into the hotel while looking for a suitable house.
Meanwhile, I continued my routine work.
I was just a mere employee in the company.
Everett, as the president, would not notice my existence at all.
But I didn't expect that the manager would bring explosive news in the afternoon.
The deputy manager position that I was sure to get was snatched away.
"This is our new deputy manager, Sydney Elliott. Let's work well together."
The manager's announcement caused a tense silence in the office.
Everyone's eyes fell on me, filled with curiosity, suspicion, and scrutiny.
I looked at Sydney coldly.
Sydney looked at me with a provocative look.
It was as if she believed she could attain anything she desired, be it Everett's favor or professional success.
At this time, Everett came over with his special assistant, and swept everyone in the office indifferently.
He treated me as a stranger.
His silence made his position clear.
Seeing this, everyone applauded and welcomed Sydney.
When I was sure I could get the position, I invited him to dinner on this basis. He even addressed me as "Deputy Manager" jokingly.
He must have been aware of my eagerness for that position.
I didn't have to think too much to know that he was punishing me.
But he didn't know that the competing company had long extended an offer to me.
And the validity period was permanent.
Since I couldn't stay here any longer, I had to find another way.
After the welcome, I immediately contacted Kane Lynch, the vice president of that company, explaining my circumstances.
I thought he would wait until my term was over before recruiting me.
But to my surprise, he was willing to cover the liquidated damages and invited me to start the following Monday.
I worked in the marketing department for four years, and many of the Turner Group's outstanding collaborations were achieved through my efforts at social events.
So I had a lot of resources at my disposal.
The competing company noticed this, willing to spend a huge sum of money to poach me.
I didn't agree immediately, but asked him to give me two days to think about it.
I had to plan for the future and not make blind choices anymore.
When it was time to get off work, I was the first one to leave.
In the past, I was always staying late to improve my work efficiency.