Chapter 83

"Eva, haven't you heard the latest company news? Ms. York fired me, and I'm preparing to leave," Frederick said, attempting to walk past her with a bitter smile.

Eva blocked his path, her voice full of astonishment. "Fired? What are you talking about? I just got the news myself, but it wasn't about a firing—it's actually a promotion! You've been promoted to the team leader of Team Beta!"

Frederick halted abruptly, his expression filled with disbelief. "What?"

"Yes, it was the HR manager who personally told me!" Eva replied, her tone earnest.

It felt like a sudden transition from hell to paradise!

John clapped Frederick on the shoulder and teased, "Fred! Really, can't you drop the act? You appear on the verge of termination, yet you unexpectedly receive a promotion! It takes years for many of the permanent staff to reach a team leader position! Your promotion speed is off the charts!"

Frederick was confused and muttered to himself, "This doesn't make sense. That's not like h