Marketing Solutions Inc. promises to employ Niki as a software engineer. In reliance on the promise, Niki quits her job with Online Ad Agency, but Marketing Solutions does not hire her. Most likely, Marketing Solutions is

A) liable to Niki under the concept of rescission.
B) liable to Niki under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
C) liable to Niki under the preexisting duty rule.
D) not liable to Niki.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise when the other party has relied upon it to their detriment.

Preexisting Duty

An obligation or duty that already exists under contract law and does not constitute valid consideration for a new agreement.

Rescission

The act of canceling, voiding, or annulling a contract, returning the parties to their positions prior to the contract.