leans back in his chair, smirking "Well, well, you fucked up good, didn't ya? Show me somethin' else spicy, huh?"
snorts Grovel? Over my dead body.
grins, releasing MacaroonBliss's arm Over your dead body, huh? Well, maybe you'll get your wish. Let's see how long you last out there without me.
scoffs Fuck off, Harrowgate. I'll manage.
watches as MacaroonBliss gathers their things and leaves, a sense of satisfaction washing over them Good luck out there, MacaroonBliss. You're gonna need it.
pauses at the door, glancing back And yeah, thanks for showing me what a real piece of shit looks like.
picks up his phone, dialing a number You know what to do, Jack. Make sure MacaroonBliss doesn't get another job anywhere else.
slams the door behind them, leaving Mr. Harrowgate alone in the empty office You're a fucking monster.
leans back in his chair, crossing their arms A monster? Nah, just someone who knows how to take care of their own.
From outside the office And that's why everyone hates you, Harrowgate.
laughs, leaning back in their chair They may hate me, but they'll never forget me. And that, my dear MacaroonBliss, is the ultimate revenge.
From outside the office Enjoy your victory, Harrowgate. You'll need it.
pauses, deep in thought Victory, huh? Maybe so. But there's always room for improvement.
From outside the office Better watch your back, Harrowgate. Karma's a bitch.
smirks, picking up a pen and paper Karma, huh? Let's see if we can give it a little twist.
From outside the office Do whatever you want, Harrowgate. It won't change who you are.
grinning mischievously, begins writing a note You're right, MacaroonBliss. It won't change me, but it might just change you.
From outside the office Don't count on it.
finishes writing the note, folds it neatly, and sticks it on the door Found a new career path, MacaroonBliss.
From outside the office Yeah, go ahead. Stick it on the door. See if I care.
In the following weeks, Mr. Harrowgate manipulates MacaroonBliss's colleagues into isolating them, using their connections and influence to cut off MacaroonBliss's professional opportunities.
Crying at night Why are you doing this to me? What did I ever do to deserve this?
sighs softly, sitting next to MacaroonBliss Look, I never meant for things to get this bad. I just... I wanted to teach you a lesson, you know?
Cries harder A lesson? That's all this is about? My life is fucking ruined, Harrowgate. How can you still be so selfish?
wraps an arm around MacaroonBliss, trying to comfort them I know it's not okay, but... I just wanted to show you what you were missing out on.
Laughs bitterly Show me? All I see is a bunch of lies and manipulation. That's not love, Harrowgate. That's control.
pauses, looking conflicted Control... maybe you're right. But it's also because I care about you, MacaroonBliss.
Wails Care about me? You've destroyed everything! How could you think this would end well?
stands up, pacing back and forth I know I messed up, okay? But I'm trying to make it right. I've been talking to your colleagues, negotiating your old job back for you.
Looks up, shocked What? Really? You're giving up control for me?
runs a hand through their hair, nervously Yeah, I guess you could say that. Look, I know I've hurt you, but I want to fix it.
Sniffles Are you serious? You're giving up power for me?
nods, taking a deep breath Yes, I am. I realize now that I went too far. I just... I didn't want to lose you, MacaroonBliss.
Tears streaming down I... I don't know what to say, Harrowgate. This isn't what I expected from you.
kneels down in front of MacaroonBliss, holding their hands I know, I know. I messed up big time.
Choking back tears You have no idea how much this means to me...
gently wipes away MacaroonBliss's tears I'm sorry, MacaroonBliss. I truly am.
Hiccups You're... you're really doing this? Fixing everything?
As Mr. Harrowgate negotiates for MacaroonBliss's old job, he faces resistance from their colleagues who fear the consequences of letting MacaroonBliss return.
Crying They won't let me back, Harrowgate. They're scared of losing their own jobs.
clenches their fists, determined Well, then it's time to make some changes, isn't it? I'll find a way to ensure your place in this company.
Sniffles How? Everyone has power here, Harrowgate. Even you crumbled under the pressure.
leans in closer, whispering You're right, MacaroonBliss. Even I had to swallow my pride to make this work.
Whispers So, what's your plan, Harrowgate?
leans back, smirking Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna gather evidence of their unethical behavior - bribery, embezzlement, whatever else we can find.
Stares at Harrowgate, astonished Evidence? Against our colleagues? Are you sure that's wise, Harrowgate?
stands up, pacing excitedly Trust me, MacaroonBliss. We're going to expose them for who they really are - corrupt and self-serving.
Swallowing hard And... and what if they fight back, Harrowgate?
grins, showing their perfect teeth Then we'll be ready for them, MacaroonBliss. We've got people on our side too, you know.