Chapter 4

Intern Ruthie walked in and took the file.

I followed her out, but she thought I was trying to steal credit and immediately said:

"Sarah, the manager said I'm taking the lead on this project. You're just assisting me."

"So don't overstep."

Hearing her words, the weight in my heart instantly lifted.

I'd just been wondering how to distance myself from this project.

Now, problem solved, without me having to do anything.

After a while, I deliberately stirred things up in the office:

"Lisa, I heard this project is really important—even the boss is paying special attention!"

"If we do well, interns could get permanent positions, senior employees could get promotions—it's all possible!"

Lisa enthusiastically agreed with me.

Ruthie, sitting across from me, said nothing, but her eyes darted around several times.

Near the end of the workday, she came directly to me and said, "Sarah, I'm the main person in charge of this project. You know that, right?"

I nodded.

She continued, "Then you don't need to participate. I'll tell the manager."

I laughed inwardly, knowing she'd taken the bait, but outwardly I acted angry:

"Ruthie, what do you mean? Are you playing me?"

"What if there are losses in the end and they blame me?"

Seeing me make a fuss, she said in exasperation, "Then what do you want?"

I smiled.

"Provide a statement proving that during my employment at the company, I had absolutely no involvement in or access to any aspect of this project's bidding, quotations, proposals, or other work."

"Only then can I avoid being scapegoated."

After a long standoff, she finally agreed.

Before leaving work, I had the statement in hand.

With this, I wouldn't have to worry about anyone causing trouble later.

For several days, intern Ruthie worked on the project with team members she'd assembled.

And I continued preparing for my resignation.

At the same time, I took screenshots in the work group every day, proving I hadn't been involved in this project.

Finally, my contract period ended, and I successfully resigned.

When leaving, many colleagues were reluctant to see me go and offered to take me out to dinner.

But Ruthie looked smug, thinking I'd been fired.

Before leaving, she came to my desk.

I didn't even need to look to know what expression she had.

"Sarah, is this a resignation? Or were you fired?"

"If you need anything in the future, you can come to me! I might be able to help you out!"

I ignored her and walked out of the building.

Though it didn't end prettily, this place truly carried my growth.

Next, I was moving on to a new life.

With only three days until the bid, I didn't rest. I seized every moment to prepare.

This wasn't just about getting revenge on anyone—it was about proving my abilities and securing good terms for myself.

Soon, the time came.

I walked into the building with SKY Corporation. Ruthie and her team followed closely behind.

Before the bidding started, I suddenly needed the bathroom urgently and rushed to use it.

So I didn't run into them face-to-face, and Manager Ruth didn't see me at all.

When I returned, it was just starting.

Though I wasn't looking openly, I could sense Ruthie beside me was panicking.

There were three companies competing in total. The first finished quickly, and Ruthie's turn was second.

At this moment, Manager Ruth and the boss also arrived late.

As soon as she entered, Manager Ruth said, "Sarah, get up on stage right now! What does it look like standing with the rival company?!"