Chapter 22

As the group watched the surveillance footage replay on the big screen, looping over and over, it became painfully clear that Brittany had been the one to stir up trouble. Everyone who had jumped in to defend her was now filled with regret—but not for what they said or did. They regretted that their actions had put their own interests at risk. Among them were employees working under Sinclair Group. It didn't take long before they received emails terminating their contracts. Furious, they wanted to lash out at Brittany, but seeing Josiah still shielding her made them hesitate. He wasn't someone they could afford to offend either. All they could do was swallow their anger and accept their fate. It really was a case of gods fighting while the little people suffered. Other former classmates who worked for companies partnered with Sinclair Group were also fired, just in case the situation turned political. No one wanted to risk getting caught in the crossfire. After everyone had left,