Chapter 271 Hitting Dead Ends Everywhere

After being fired by Prescott Corporation, every single day felt like torture for Annabeth. She couldn't accept it. She had spent nearly a decade in this industry. By her own estimation, her connections and professional ability were solidly above average, yet reality struck her hard. She sent out more than a dozen resumes and went through interviews with seven or eight companies. Without exception, every one of them turned her down. At one interview, the hiring manager even added as they wrapped up, "I heard there were some issues between you and the new manager at Prescott Corporation?" That one sentence sent a chill down her spine. The news had spread far too quickly. She had effectively been blacklisted within the industry. As she walked out of yet another failed interview, although the sunlight outside was blinding, Annabeth felt cold all over. This was all Emily's doing. If it weren't for her, she would still be calling the shots in Prescott Corporation's marketing departme