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Lorna looked doubtful. “Sister? If you want a job here, get in line with the others. Don’t think you can just lie to
get past that.”
“I guess you really don’t recognize me,” said Isabella, holding back her annoyance at Lorna’s bluntness. “Brenna
grew up with the Barrett family. | was her sister then.”
Realization dawned on Lorna as she gave Isabella a curious look. “Oh, | see. Did you make an appointment to see
Ms. Harper?”
Isabella nodded gently and smiled. “I did. She toldto cby today so we could sign the contract.”
Without further comment, Lorna swung open the office door. “Go on in and have a seat. She'll be here soon.”
Before long, Brenna arrived, and Lorna appeared once more, this tcarrying an employment contract for them
both to review and sign.
After signing, Brenna said to Isabella, “You'll have the title of store manager, but that’s where your authority
ends. The team doesn’t report to you. There's another manager for the actual operations. You'll be paid like a
manager, but your tasks are no different from the rest of the staff. Make sure you understand that.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe realization hit Isabella hard. She had not expected this. “That's not fair! You toldI'd be managing the
store. How can you go back on your word?”
“I haven't broken any promises. Your title is manager, but with no subordinates. The real manager is someone
with real experience in running a store and leading a team. | can’t risk the company’s reputation. If you want real
responsibility, prove you deserve it. Don’t ctowith complaints or demands until then.” Brenna remained
calm, her words crisp and final.
Disappointment colored Isabella's face as she met Brenna’s eyes. “We were family once. Isn't that worth
anything?”
Before she could finish, Brenna's voice cut through her plea. “I only bring in people who can actually do the job.
You're the exception, Isabella. You're here because of your connections; I've already done you a favor. Without
me, you wouldn't even have this job.”
Lorna noticed the tension and stepped forward promptly. “Miss Barrett, letshow you out.”
Isabella, frustrated with no outlet for her anger, felt that Brenna was bullying her, but she had no means to fight
back, not even the right to argue.
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