The whole department was abuzz with excitement.

Meanwhile, Emerie slipped out of the office, face twisted into a grimace. Their worst fear had come true.

After leaving her office, Emerie hastily dialed Nancy’s number, relaying everything that had unfolded.

On the other end of the call, Nancy was livid, feeling a burning humiliation as though Millie were flaunting her success.

Cursing under her breath, she believed that now everyone saw Millie’s brilliance, and her own accomplishments had been overshadowed in the blink of an eye.

“Are you okay?” After she finished speaking, there was a silence on the other end of the line. Emerie’s voice was tinged with concern.

Nancy took a deep breath, her voice cold. ““Emerie, find someone to track Millie. I want her out of the picture.”

the meeting concluded, Marcus stepped out of the room to find Derek

arrived at the private

the red sofa, his eyes meeting Harlan’s, who was in the midst

“What’s the matter?”

his face serious. “I’ve received news from the island. They’re asking for you to accompany

a moment’s

“I can’t leave.”

urgency.

with the situation concerning Marcus. He could not let his friend face

couldn’t fathom what could possibly hold Marcus in

Island’s dealing. That explained Victor’s

place,” Marcus replied in a chilly

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