Chapter 345

Five o'clock, and the department office wrapped up for the day. April Sutherland was the first to get up, phone lifted as she called out, “Alright everyone, Ella Richards is treating us tonight at Yachu! If you get there early, don’t forget to wipe off the stools outside, yeah? Especially you guys—show some love to your lady coworkers.” The sarcasm was palpable. Some chuckled awkwardly, others glanced at Ella with a bit of sympathy. April's boyfriend, the department head from next door, was always a bit full of himself. Ella had only been here a year and had already snagged a major award. April clearly had a bone to pick and constantly found new ways to mess with her. Who knows how long Ella could handle being iced out. Another female colleague had cracked under the pressure and quit with tears in her eyes not too long ago. But Ella just nodded calmly. “Cool, see everyone at six.” April watched her leave and muttered under her breath, “What a fake.” She'd heard rumors that Ella was alr