y minutes until Henry arrives, I have to hurry. ─ He was never a punctual person, tardiness should be his surname, I find it difficult for him to actually show up here. ─ Have you

, it's a statement. ─ Yes ─ I respond hesitantly. My personal life shouldn't be part of this conversation, what difference does it make to my work if I have a daughter? They don't pay me any benefits for it. ─ I had unpleasant experiences with assistants who had children, when I least expected it, they left me hanging because of their children. Will this be a problem between us too, Vitória? ─ He rests both elbows on the table, looking at me with an arched eyebrow. ─ These situations are impossible to predict, Mr. Henry. I can't guarantee that I will never let you down, especially because children don't choose the day and time to get sick or get hurt. ─ He makes a face. ─ My daughter will always be a priority, but that has never interfered with my work. I knew this man had to have some flaw, judging me just because I'm a mother is extremely ridiculous and sexist, he speaks as if these issues were within our reach. What's more, my daughter also has a father who can help me in these situations. ─ I understand, but unfortunately I don't want to risk it, I don't have the patience for that kind of thing ─ he says while signing some papers. ─ You don't need to continue your work, as you are still under the probationary contract, I want you to go to HR to have your license discharged. ─ Wait, am I being fired? ─ I ask in shock. ─ Yes, wasn't I clear enough? ─ She speaks as if it were something simple, not the idiocy of firing me because I'm a mother. ─ Let me see if I understand. Are you firing me simply because I have a daughter? Judging me without even knowing my work properly? Or ask if I have a support network? ─ I don't need to know anything, it's my company and I make the decisions I want. ─ He gets up and walks to the huge glass window. ─ HR is already aware of your dismissal, they just need to go and sign the papers. Have a good day, Vitória. ─ You really are an idiot! ─ I speak in disbelief at what I just heard. ─ In the twenty-first centur