Her breath felt caught in her throat. Cleaning the entire two story building? It would take hours, probably the whole night.
This wasn't just a punishment. This was a warning, a message to everyone: Challenge me, and this is what happens to you.
Chinwa's face remained perfectly composed as she delivered the final blow.
"Well, if you don't want to do it," she said, "you can collect your last paycheck. You are the accountant so that should be very easy. You can resign immediately."
The words hung in the air like a guillotine.
The remaining staff stood frozen, their faces a mix of pity and fear.
Kosi's lips parted, but no words came out. She was trapped, either spend the entire night cleaning or lose her job on the spot.
Chinwa didn't wait for a response. With an air of absolute satisfaction, she slung her bag over her shoulder and sauntered toward the exit, laughter spilling from her lips as if this was nothing more than a casual joke.
