{"id":12053,"date":"2026-01-22T13:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-301\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:44:44","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-301","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-301\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 301"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 301<\/div>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll leave you to your work then.\u201d<\/div>\n
Grandma May didn\u2019t take up too much of her grandson\u2019s time.<\/div>\n
After the phone call, Zachary placed his phone on the desk and leaned back in his black swivel chair, resting his right elbow on the armrest while his hand brushed against his chin. His chin felt prickly; it was time for a shave.<\/div>\n
Elisa and his wife were getting along well.<\/div>\n
Should he find a way to sabotage their relationship?<\/div>\n
At this rate, the girls would become best friends. Elisa would inevitably discover that Serenity was her romantic rival once Zachary revealed his identity to Serenity. Anger would compel Elisa to take her frustrations out on Serenity, as she wouldn\u2019t be able to move past it.<\/div>\n
With Zachary around, he wouldn\u2019t allow Elisa to harm Serenity.<\/div>\n
Zachary pondered for a moment before dismissing that idea.<\/div>\n
He was not someone who couldn\u2019t protect his wife. Why should he fear Elisa?<\/div>\n
The girls should bond as they pleased. It would only benefit Serenity to get along with Elisa; at least Elisa would support her.<\/div>\n
People would think Elisa was the one calling the shots<\/div>\n
behind the scenes rather than him, which served his purpose of remaining incognito.<\/div>\n
Zachary refused to acknowledge that he had no control over Serenity\u2019s circle of friends.<\/div>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, but your demeanor doesn\u2019t align with our brand. You may want to explore other opportunities.\u201d<\/div>\n
Before Liberty could sit down, the slender female interviewer returned Liberty\u2019s resume with a look of disdain.<\/div>\n
Initially stunned, Liberty quickly felt her face flush as she accepted her resume back from the woman.<\/div>\n
Of all the interviews she had attended, this interviewer was the most blunt in stating that her appearance was unsuitable for the open position.<\/div>\n
She was merely applying<\/div>\n

for an administrative clerk position in the finance department. Having previously held a directorial role, Liberty had lowered her expectations but was still met with rejection. <\/p>\n

As she crumpled her resume, Liberty forced a smile and asked the interviewer, \u201cCan I inquire why my appearance doesn\u2019t align with what the company is seeking?\u201d <\/p>\n

The woman scrutinized Liberty\u2019s fuller figure and responded candidly, \u201cSince you asked, I\u2019ll be honest. While we don\u2019t have high expectations for clerks in finance compared to receptionists, just look at you. You must weigh at least two hundred pounds. I can only imagine how difficult it is for you to move at that weight. How did you let yourself get to this point?\u201d <\/p>\n

Liberty felt her face flush. After a moment, she mustered the courage to say, \u201cI am committed to losing weight. I really need a job, Miss. Can you give me a chance? I have the experience to perform well in this role.\u201d <\/p>\n

It seemed that job seekers nowadays faced fat-shaming. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s your responsibility to lose weight. We have only one vacancy, but many candidates who are far more qualified than you. There are plenty of people for us to choose from.\u201d <\/p>\n

True, the overweight woman had previously been a finance director and possessed ample experience, but she had been out of work for years. Additionally, she had a two-year-old at home. Who could say if she might have another child soon? <\/p>\n

Perhaps she would become pregnant just a few months after starting the job. The company would then be obligated to pay for her maternity leave. <\/p>\n

Moreover, there were numerous applicants vying for any position at Lewis & Co. The company was not lacking in talented candidates, so there was no urgency to hire the overweight woman. The interviewer had no personal connection to her, and thus felt no obligation to offer her the job. <\/p>\n

Liberty recognized that the interview was a<\/p>\n

Liberty was unable to suppress her feelings upon realizing that the woman had rejected her due to her size. She asserted, \u201cYour company won\u2019t survive long with employees like you who judge others based on their appearance. <\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I\u2019m overweight, but who says that fat people can\u2019t work? You\u2019re treating this like it\u2019s a beauty contest when you\u2019re hiring for a clerical position. Fine, do it your way. I don\u2019t care.\u201d <\/p>\n

After being put in her place, the woman became enraged and pointed toward the door, snapping at Liberty, \u201cYou fat cow! Get out of here! So what if I think you\u2019re fat? So what if I choose not to hire you?\u201d <\/p>\n

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