To the Rescue

It seemed like I was going to lose my job after all. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel devastated. Instead, there was a sense of calm like I could accept it all with wide open arms. I could embrace it…

“As a result of the above ruling, the board has decided to implement the following disciplinary measures. First, Miss Miller’s promotion will be frozen for one year. Second, she will not be rewarded any bonus for this year end. Third, she will work under strict supervision of her supervisor from now on until she can improve on her duties. Lastly, the company retains the right to terminate Miss Miller’s employment immediately for any suspect of foul play. That is all,” Ace stated firmly.

…That’s it?

I blinked my eyes rapidly as Ace’s words began to sink it. Where is the part about my immediate job termination?

“If you fine with those terms, then please sign your name here and then you are free to go,” the woman instructed as she presented to me a document along with a pen.

Of course, I was m