Chapter 333 Surprise Twist
"I regret to inform you that I have been designated as the City Manager for Harborvale at the State Office," said Alaric.
Cecilia was completely taken aback.
This meant that Alaric was being reassigned elsewhere.
Although they referred to it as a promotion, Alaric was essentially being transferred to a more distant location. It felt like a demotion in disguise.
She thought to herself, 'It's almost as if they specifically targeted Alaric.'
Deep down, she knew that Dominic must have some elaborate scheme in place.
There was no way Dominic would allow Alaric to achieve his desires so easily.
Dominic possessed average abilities but was cunning in a deceitful manner.
"Are you upset?" Alaric asked.
His tone seemed somewhat conciliatory.
"I anticipated your anger, so I informed you beforehand to avoid any excessive distress that may interrupt your menstrual cycle," Alaric continued jokingly.
Even after being manipulated, he could still maintain a light-hearted demeanor.
Cecilia was at a loss for words.
However, she also felt a pang of guilt for losing her temper with Alaric in that moment.
After all, it was not his fault.
In reality, Alaric was the one who had been wronged.
She attempted to calm herself and responded, "It's not your fault; it's Dominic who is excessively cunning."
"Indeed, Dominic is incredibly insidious," Alaric agreed.
But there was no trace of anger or annoyance in Alaric's tone.
He was merely stating a fact.
Cecilia truly admired Alaric's mindset.
If it were her, she would have gone mad.
"When will you be leaving?" Cecilia inquired.
She did not want to argue with Alaric about this matter.
Hence, she endeavored to adopt a more relaxed outlook.
"I have requested to depart in a week," Alaric smiled. "After all, I would like to enjoy the perks before I leave."
Cecilia wondered if she should be grateful that she could still provide Alaric with some comfort.
As far as she knew, Alaric desired intimacy with her more than he cared about his career.
She even questioned whether she had become a queen hindering national affairs. In her previous life, Alaric became very ambitious, but in this life, he was indulging in romance.
"Please don't let me distract you from your work. See you tonight," Alaric's tone was undeniably cheerful.
Cecilia couldn't determine if he was forcing a smile.
She responded, "See you tonight."
After ending the call, Cecilia could no longer feign her anger.
She cursed Dominic, that despicable man, in her heart.
Cecilia felt more infuriated at Dominic than if he had directly confronted her!
She always believed that Alaric had earned his position through hard work, only to be undermined by Dominic, and she could not swallow this rage.
Her eyes flickered.
She contemplated the Innovation Arc renovation program.
She vowed to ensure that neither Dominic nor the Kingsley family profited from the Innovation Arc!
Half an hour later, the news of Alaric's appointment as City Manager was reported, quickly becoming a trending topic.
Everyone agreed that Alaric deserved the promotion, praising his qualifications and noting how the Yakurosean Empire needed talented and patriotic individuals like him.
For a while, the entire internet overflowed with congratulations for Alaric.
No one noticed that the official appointment letter from the State Office revealed that his new position was in Harborvale, not Serenovia City.
Harborvale was a relatively impoverished city, located five hours away by plane from Serenovia City and four hours from the capital, Astralton City.
Regardless, it was undeniably far, especially for Cecilia.
Throughout her life, including the additional ten years she lived in her previous life, she had never set foot in Harborvale.
She had no knowledge of what kind of place it was.
She had no idea if the culinary habits there were similar to those in Serenovia City.
She didn't know if Alaric would be able to adjust on his own.
Cecilia stared at the news, seething with fury.
While everyone congratulated Alaric, all she wanted was to exact revenge against Dominic.
Whenever she thought about Alaric's "forced smile," an indescribable discomfort enveloped her.
Cecilia continued watching the news for a while.
Just as she was about to put down her phone and resume her work, a breaking news alert suddenly appeared.
The headline read: "#Was Alaric truly promoted or exiled?#"
Cecilia was dumbfounded.
For a moment, she believed that her anger had driven her insane.
Cecilia had completely forgotten that she could seize this opportunity to fight back.
She smacked her forehead abruptly.
Truly, she was consumed by anger.
She swiftly clicked on the news article.
The essence of it was that, through his own abilities and with nationwide support, Alaric had been promoted to City Manager. It was seen as a recognition and encouragement from the State Office for noble family members to set exemplary standards. However, this role model, upon receiving such an honor, was transferred to the poorest city in the Yakurosean Empire. It remained unclear whether the State Office intended to train Alaric or bury him. If it was indeed for training purposes, there should have been a specified time frame rather than sending someone we all admire to such a place, leaving us uncertain about his future.
The news caused an uproar and widespread commotion.
Those who had silently wished Alaric well were now deeply unsettled by the unexpected news.
On the surface, it appeared that Alaric had indeed been promoted, even ascending two levels. However, he did not receive any benefits from this promotion. Instead, he lost the opportunity for advancement in Serenovia City. What kind of promotion was this? It was a hidden demotion.
Soon, public outcry erupted online.
Initially, doubts were cast upon the State Office, then accusations emerged that someone deliberately targeted Alaric, ultimately pointing fingers directly at Dominic.
Some claimed that Dominic was despicable and shameless. Others asserted that Dominic, who had voluntarily stepped down, pretended to be virtuous while secretly sabotaging Alaric.
There were even suggestions that Dominic held significant influence within the State Office, allowing him to receive preferential treatment despite not being the top candidate.
The entire online community launched a campaign, demanding a public response from Dominic.
Dominic was compelled to provide an explanation to Alaric.
What initially began as a simple appointment announcement transformed into an online battle.
No one was willing to accept Alaric's current predicament.
No one could tolerate it.
They demanded an explanation.
Otherwise, the public would storm the State Office.
After only four hours, the State Office initiated an emergency public relations campaign.
The Head of the State Office faced the media and clarified, "Our decision concerning Alaric was thoroughly considered by all members of the State Office. Contrary to what some netizens claim, we are not exiling Alaric. Someone with his talent would never be subjected to such treatment; we hold individuals like him in high regard. As for why we sent Alaric to a distant location, it is as some netizens speculated—an opportunity for training. Placing him in a remote area for training purposes will prove more advantageous for his future development. Of course, we apologize for any misunderstandings caused to the public due to the lack of clarification in the appointment letter. I assure you, on behalf of the entire nation, that Alaric's assignment in Harborvale will not exceed six months. Within this timeframe, based on Alaric's performance and achievements, we will reassign him back to Serenovia City."
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