They Got Me Fired, So I Went Home to My Fortune

After passing five rounds of interviews, I secure an offer from Larson Group based on my own abilities.

I can't wait to share the good news with my boyfriend, Noah Gardner. However, he reports me to HR, causing me to lose the job.

"Isabelle can't find a job and is really anxious, so I gave the position to her. You can just send out a few more resumes. It's not like a few extra days matter," he said nonchalantly.

After Isabelle Buchanan starts working at Larson Group, everyone showers her with praise.

I laugh in exasperation and call my older brother. "Mr. Larson, can our company hire me as the CEO's executive assistant?"

Jacob Larson, my older brother, gasped on the other end of the phone before chuckling. "What, has our heiress finally understood how cruel society can be and decided to return home to take over the family business?"

There was silent support and encouragement in his familiar, lighthearted teasing.

Unfortunately, I was in no mood to joke. "Yes. I'd like to go back. Can you arrange it?"

Sensing something amiss, Jacob had a feeling that I was upset and hurt. He wasted no time in agreeing to my request. "Come back, then. The doors of Larson Group will always be open to you."

I'd just hung up when Human Resources called to apologize and rehire me.

Not long after, Noah Gardner called. "Eloise, it's been a day since you've given me the cold shoulder. Have you calmed down?"

He spoke arrogantly, putting on what he thought was a generous front.

"Cut me some slack. Isabelle couldn't get a job and ended up sick from anxiety. Try to understand, Eloise."

Tears sprang to my red-rimmed eyes as I shook with anger. "I'm your girlfriend, yet you reported me to HR because of Isabelle Buchanan! That's outright betrayal, Noah!"

"I mean, it's not like I had a choice!" Dismissive of my concerns, Noah launched into a lengthy analysis as if I were a child in need of lecturing. "Isabelle couldn't find a suitable job and got so anxious that she'd burst into tears for seemingly no reason.

"The work at Larson Group is simple but pays well, and the company has a great platform. It's perfect for her.

"Besides, you're highly competent; you could get a new job with just a few more applications. I don't know why you're getting so worked up."

I sputtered. "You knew that I stayed up late for several nights in a row and was super stressed over this job, Noah.

"I only applied to Larson Group because you have an internship there, but you made a report about me just as I was about to get in! What's the big idea?"

Upon hearing this, Noah growled, "Is your heart made of stone, Eloise? How have I never realized this selfish side of you? Isabelle is your junior, so shouldn't you help her out?

"It's just a job. Are you going to suffer humiliation over