Chapter 10 : CHLOE'S POV

As the days passed, Layla's hostility towards me only seemed to intensify, creating a toxic atmosphere in the office. Every interaction with her felt like walking on eggshells, and I found myself constantly on edge, waiting for the next outburst.

One particularly tense afternoon, Layla's temper reached its boiling point. She stormed into the office, her face twisted with rage, and began berating me in front of the entire staff.

"Chloe, you incompetent fool!" Layla's voice echoed through the room, her words dripping with disdain. "I can't believe I have to work with someone as useless as you!"

I felt the blood drain from my face as Layla's insults cut through me like a knife. The humiliation was unbearable, and I struggled to hold back tears as the rest of the staff looked on in shock.

But amidst the chaos, one staff member seemed to be seething with anger more than anyone else—Samantha, a colleague who had always harbored a grudge against Layla for her harsh treatment.

As Layla contin