Austin squinted his eyes and let out a chuckle. "Don't worry. I've been around the block in this business world, and I know the ropes. It'll just be our little secret, okay?" Dorothy could not be bothered to explain further.

Following Austin into the boardroom, she found her seat and settled down, coughing a few times to clear her throat.

The meeting was an internal team huddle, so the atmosphere was far from formal.

Everyone spoke their minds freely, sharing their thoughts and ideas about the project.

Dorothy had been feeling in sync with her colleagues, which eased her nerves considerably. Having been mentored by the renowned Everett, her analysis and insights were particularly sharp, earning her numerous nods of approval from the manager.

some

all of

group didn't shy away from casting admiring glances her way, and how could that not stir up a bit of

in." "Ms. Sanchez, hello, I'm Ophelia, the project assistant. I have a question I'd

the documents right away." Ophelia took a seat and slapped the folder she was carrying

nothing major. It's just that your

comprehension skills.” Ophelia clenched her fists in fury. "Aren't you part of the fourth project team as well?"

your skills, not stirring up trouble.” "Ms. Sanchez, you have such a way with words. What did I say? I just mentioned I didn't grasp your analysis and hoped you could go over it again. Why do you have

try a kindergarten. There, both principals and teachers are nothing but kind. But this, this is the corporate world." Being willing to explain things a second time

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