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I Destroyed The Gaslighting Manager

After a year-end audit reveals the company has illegally seized his personal vehicle as a corporate asset, a frustrated employee faces a nightmare of gaslighting. The HR manager demands he act as a free chauffeur for her family while forcing him to pay installments to 'buy back' his own car. Trapped by a predatory handbook that penalizes resignation, he must navigate a web of manipulation to escape this toxic workplace and reclaim his life from a manager who treats staff like property.
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Chapter 2

“Hey, look! You can still afford a gold bracelet! I can barely afford a meal. Since the price of gold has gone up, why not sell it later?”

I sat on the floor and started to make a scene.

She was not the only one who could spout the wildest nonsense.

The room fell into awkward silence. The manager’s expression turned stormy.

I could not care less about it.

“Since the company’s facing such a huge challenge, of course, we need to help. Why don’t we call the CEO over and figure out a solution together?

“Ms. Baker, you said you wanted me to pick up your dad. However, I can’t leave the company during office hours.”

The crowd fell silent.

I snorted. I saw Liana clench her fists tightly, and I smiled at her.

I stopped faking tears.

Who would have thought that Liana actually called the CEO?

“Yelena, since you don’t believe me, I trust you’ll believe Mr. Pitt, right? I’m just an employee working in this company. Why do you have to make things difficult for me?”

While saying this, she actually dialed George’s number.

While talking to George in a playful tone, Liana looked at me with a smug grin.

“Mr. Pitt, they’re mistreating me because I’m still new to the company. It’s so hard for me to get my work done.”

I finally understood everything.

It was no wonder that she could instantly replace the former employee who had spent decades working in the company. She even strutted around the company like she owned it.

It turned out she had a powerful backer all along.

Everyone could read the room. After finding out that Liana had someone backing her, they became more aggressive.

Some even went as far as to hand over their house keys.

“It’s okay. I’m willing to mortgage my own home to help the company get through this rough patch.”

“Ms. Baker, I’m willing to donate my entire paycheck to the company this month.”

“That’s right! We’re a family. We won’t be calculating over petty issues like this.”

The way they fawned over Liana was so over-the-top that they practically fell over to please her.

After all, currying favor with her promised far more than just a paycheck.

It was as though Liana was no longer a manager to them. She was the God of Wealth.

Comparatively, I was the plague.

“Keep currying favor with her, and you’ll end up with nothing at the end of the day.”

I did not bother to entertain them. I dusted myself off and got up.

The company was going through a hard time? My foot! My father just signed a multi-million-dollar deal with the company today.

Since they would not let me resign, I would not.

I wanted to see what kind of tricks George had up his sleeve.

If I remembered correctly, George’s children were already in elementary school.

I was about to leave when the crowd turned on me again.

“Yelena, where do you think you’re going? Are you feeling guilty now?”

“Apologize to Ms. Baker right now! Stop playing dumb! You’re nothing but a coward who picks on the weak!”

I sneered to myself, but I kept my expression calm.

“So you all like being slaves, huh? Hurry up and hand your property over. My car’s already tagged. Do you want to transfer your house too?

“Ms. Baker, how can I possibly leave at this moment? I still have to pick up your dad.”

I forced a polite smile, but I actually ground my molars so hard that I could have shattered them.

I wanted to see if they would actually be willing to hand over their houses.

George’s wife and my father were long-time friends.

Of course, I was not about to miss the entertaining show that would soon play out in the office.

While speaking, I sent a message to my father on WhatsApp.

[Me: Dad, spruce up my office, and get ready to hand it over. I’m coming home to inherit the family fortune.]

Liana was about to add on. I put on my headphones and ignored her.

Many people rushed to curry favor with her. They naturally did not bother with me anymore.

I spent the whole afternoon being scolded by everyone.

I seethed with anger.

That night, at 2 a.m., I bombarded her phone with messages.

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