Three Years of Excellence, Promoted to the Boss’s Niece

Summary

"The promotion list. My name wasn't on it."

On the huge screen at the annual company gala, the words were printed in stark black and white: Marketing Supervisor—Lily Duffer.

I held my champagne flute, and my hand didn't so much as tremble.

Lily Duffer. Three months with the company. Zero results to her name.

My director, Mr. Peterson, walked over and clapped me on the shoulder. "Sarah," he said, his voice oozing false sympathy, "Lily's my niece. Young people have that fire, you know? I'm confident she's up to the task."

I just looked at him.