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Chapter 220 A Public Fall From Grace Chapter 220 A Public Fall From Grace Quinn watched Penelope's theatrics with icy detachment . Trent's voice hardened . " Quinn , apologize to my mother - now . " " She attacked me first . I have nothing to apologize for . " " She's your elder . Even if she yelled at you or hit you , you should've taken it ," Trent snapped . 5 Free Coins Laura burst out laughing . " That's the funniest thing I've heard all year .

Trent , you're divorced - why on earth should Quinn take it ? " Sidonie interjected calmly . " Even after a divorce , Mrs. Grafton is still a senior . Quinn , you shouldn't argue with your elders . If it were me , I'd endure it - even if she slapped me ." Penelope's mood brightened at once . " Sidonie , you're nothing like Quinn . I could never bring myself to raise a hand against you ." Sidonie's lips curved in quiet triumph . Laura pretended to retch . Quinn scoffed .

" I hope you all live up to those noble principles . Jacinda huffed . " You just can't stand Mom treating Sidonie well . Why should she treat you kindly ? What do you have that compares to Sidonie ? " Before Quinn could answer , every screen in the center of the mall flickered , then switched to a live news bulletin . " After a full investigation into the border wildfire five years ago , the Stridora Fire Department has submitted its findings to the city council.

The council has decided to revoke Sidonie Stonehurst's Firefighting Hero title … " The announcer's voice droned on , but Sidonie's face went sheet - white . Her knees buckled , and she swayed , barely managing to stay upright . How could this be ? I've pulled strings , and those people I contacted swore that Nimbus Air would never strip me of my Firefighting Hero title ! If that honor really disappeared … what would happen to me ?

Just then a second news item flashed across the giant screen . It was Nimbus Air's live press conference ! Sidonie's eyes locked onto the electronic billboard , unblinking " After a thorough investigation , Nimbus Air has decided to terminate Ms. Sidonie Stonehurst ; effective immediately , she no longer holds any post with the company … " Sidonie's face drained of color . No. This can't be real ! Fire me without even notifying me first ? Impossible !

111 O 1/2 10:28 Sat , 12 Jul CO Chapter 220 A Public Fall From Grace At that very moment her phone buzzed . Hands trembling , she opened the text - Nimbus Air's official notice ending her contract stared back at her . Her fingers shook so violently she nearly dropped the handset . " Sidonie , what's this about your Firefighting Hero title being revoked ? And why is Nimbus Air saying they're letting you go ? " Penelope demanded , baffled .

Sidonie's mind was blank ; she had no idea how to answer . " Mom , stop asking ," Trent interjected . " How can I not ask ? Does this mean Sidonie's no longer a pilot ? " Penelope pressed . After all , whenever she bragged to the neighbors she always claimed her future daughter - in - law was Nimbus Air's youngest co - pilot ; if Sidonie lost that badge of honor , Penelope would be embarrassed . " Sidonie , what on earth happened ? " Jacinda chimed in , equally anxious .

" Jacinda , weren't you the one who said it was no big deal that Sidonie left her colleague to die ? Still think it's ' no big deal ' now ? " Laura's voice dripped sarcasm . " Your dear Sidonie had a fire extinguisher right next to her yet refused to lift a finger - ran off instead . That's why her Firefighting Hero title got yanked , and why Nimbus Air booted her along with it . Let's be honest : the only reason she climbed to co - pilot at her age was that heroic badge .

Without it , of course the company pulled the plug . Who knows if any airline will still hire her after this . " Every sentence Laura uttered twisted Penelope's and Jacinda's expressions anew . She wasn't exactly whispering ; shoppers all around had already seen the breaking news on the central screen , and now curious fingers pointed straight at Sidonie . Sidonie's face flushed . " Trent , I want to go home , " she whispered . " Sure , I'll drive you right now , " Trent said softly .

But Penelope lunged forward , yanking her son out of the way and glowering at Sidonie . " So that's why you were so generous - dragging Jacinda and me out shopping . Turns out you'd already been canned , and you figured once our hands were full of your gifts we'd be too embarrassed to scold you ! " -Even though Sidonie had indeed planned to use money to curry favor with Jacinda and Penelope , she could never admit it now . " Mrs. Grafton , that's not true … "