The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 7

Aurelia was taken aback, a surge of nausea rose to her throat, but she swallowed it back, frightened.

"The doctor prescribed me medication for blood clots that tends to upset the stomach. I feel nauseous every time after I take it."

"I see," Elowen eyed her suspiciously, half-believing, "I heard a woman needs to rest for several days after an abortion. How come you are back to work so soon?"

Aurelia tried her best to maintain her composure, and to dispel Elowen's doubts, she even made a show of hopping a bit.

"I've rested for four days, that's sufficient. Besides, I am pretty tough, not so frail."

Elowen let out a sigh of relief. Even thinking of Aurelia hadn't gone through with the abortion would have scared her to death.

"Were you in Mr. Leopold's office just now?"

Aurelia nodded, "The director asked me to present the new design proposal to Mr. Leopold."

She quickly pressed the elevator button, slipped in as soon as the door opened.

The atmosphere was too awkward; she didn't want to stay a second longer.

If Elowen found out she hadn't aborted the baby and had married the big boss, she'd go insane!

Elowen watched the closing elevator doors, a cold light flickered in her eyes.

This little hussy was a dark horse. If it weren't for her unfortunate name being Aurelia, how could the doctor have made a mistake?

This woman couldn't stay in Astral Enterprises anymore.

Eye-sore trash should be cleared out.

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The annual performance review scores for the staffs came out.

Aurelia suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention.

She was the first "E" under Leopold's tenure and the only "E" in the company for nearly five years.

Astral Enterprises' performance scores were divided into five grades, ABCDE. An "E" was the worst rating, facing the risk of being fired.

Aurelia couldn't believe her eyes, staring at the computer for a full five minutes, as if struck by lightning.

How could she get an E? She was always diligent and dedicated.

Taking a deep breath, she walked towards the director's office.

"Director, why is my performance appraisal an E?"

Kelly glanced at her indifferently, "I am fair and just in grading all colleagues in the department."

Aurelia was speechless, was this some kind of misunderstanding of fairness and justice?

"I have never been late or left early since I joined the company. I haven't even taken any time off, and I have always completed the design proposals ahead of time. It's impossible for me to get an E!"

Kelly shrugged, "I don't think you fit in our department. Every one of our colleagues has studied abroad except you. You graduated from such an ordinary university, and you never participate in any gatherings. You can't fit into this team. You might as well find a company that suits you."

Aurelia realized that Kelly had always been biased against her. Initially, she didn't agree to hire her. It was the Personnel Department Director Emily who appreciated her design talent and admitted her in exception.