Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 231

Malcom still didn't take it seriously. Everyone else was already seated, but she strolled into the conference room, coffee in hand, as if she had all the time in the

world.

Effie shot Malcom a frosty glance and asked in a cold voice, "What's your excuse this time?"

"Do you have any idea everyone's been waiting for you to start the meeting?" Effie pressed, her tone icy.

All eyes turned to Malcom, but she remained perfectly composed. "It's not like I did it on purpose. You could've just started without me. If I miss anything, I'll ask later."

"I've said it before: we don't start until everyone's here."

"Effie, you're just a team leader, not the boss. Don't act like you run the place! If this delays the entire project, that's on you!" Malcom snapped back, her patience clearly fraying.

Effie let out a sharp laugh and gestured at the colleagues seated around the table. "Everyone else managed to show up on time. You're the only one missing. Whose fault is that, really?"

Malcom opened her mouth to argue, but Effie was already standing, delivering her final words with a calm finality: "Three strikes, Malcom."

that, Effie turned and walked out of

their things and followed her out, leaving Malcom fuming alone in the empty room. She clenched her

stormed off to complain to

to watch the drama unfold. The more chaos, the better. If the project went up in smoke because of their bickering, that would be

you going to talk to Mr. Butler about this?" Malcom demanded, hoping Nelly would

replied coolly, "Just wait.

but to nod. "Alright,

that afternoon, another meeting was scheduled. This time, Malcom was actually anxious-she wanted to

out

bluffing. She genuinely believed Effie would kick her off the

about to get up and go, Nelly pressed a hand on her shoulder. "Relax, what are you so worried about? I've already spoken to Mr. Butler. He'll

needed. With her nerves soothed, she no longer felt

to the conference

been drawn, so she couldn't even see what

no one came

and glanced instinctively at Effie, waiting for her