“Hi Gem” the email stated as Gemma scanned her mailbox.

Great. What was her slithering team leader up to now? She knew Gemma hated the nickname ‘Gem’.

What the?!! Her entire team was copied in the email!

“I trust you will withdraw your application for the new project. You only recently resumed work after your, longer than expected, medical leave. Others have worked hard, awaiting this career-changing opportunity.”

Gemma clenched her jaw. She had survived. Fully recovered. She would damn well do this project.

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