Chapter 346

Though Curtis's tone sounded like he was asking for opinions, it was clear his mind was already made up.

McNeil kept silent-he wasn't foolish enough to comment.

The gleam in Violet's eyes faded swiftly, her earlier pride wiped away by the force of Curtis's announcement.

Paul, with that sly, foxlike glint in his eyes, shot Victoria a look full of mischief.

"Wow, that's great! If Victoria's going to be the company's vice president, maybe I can-"

McNeil's cold stare cut him off mid-sentence. Paul instantly clammed up, reading the room.

Violet's composure slipped; she feigned calm, fixing Curtis with a steady gaze. Her lips parted, crimson and cool: "I disagree."

Her smile was polite but edged with ice. "Of course, I have no personal grudge against Ms. Turner, nor do I intend any offense. I'm just considering what's best for the company."

Paul glanced at Violet, growing more convinced that the woman before him was nothing like the Vivian he'd once admired.

let's not forget: Victoria once sabotaged an entire project for her own benefit. Isn't that lesson enough for Quantum Core Technologies? I'll admit, Ms. Turner is talented-and the company's already entrusted her

that role. I'm sure Victoria has the capability, but... I hear you have a

Victoria shouldn't assume she could just swoop in and

Victoria left Quantum Core Technologies, Violet was determined not to

Victoria was hopelessly out of her depth when it came to management. If Victoria was so capable, how had McNeil managed to take over V&S Group and hand it to her?

to dazzle everyone at Quantum Core Technologies, hoping Curtis would help her climb the ladder. Violet figured Curtis was

smiled, unruffled. "Wherever the company needs me, I'll

the whole story about the board voting on Victoria's appointment; there was

Victoria's abilities. Leaving her stuck as an engineer in the tech department was a waste-she'd leave sooner or later. Better to give her a meaningful position

only thing stopping him was his uncertainty about her feelings. If she showed even the slightest interest, he wouldn't

could win her over, that was his own

part, had been trying to warn Victoria off, hoping she'd take the hint and back down. She hadn't expected Victoria to ignore the warning and

halted, and the private dining room fell into an uneasy silence. Everyone nursed their own thoughts, except Paul, who looked around in confusion, wanting to speak

waiter left, Violet lifted her glass, sipping delicately, but her eyes were fixed

Shouldn't a married woman be focused on her family? I recall Victoria taking frequent leaves recently, always citing family emergencies. The VP role is critical-there's no room

asking McNeil? He's not her husband; he doesn't get to decide

Everyone turned to stare. He coughed, flustered, pointing at his cup. "Hot-seriously, this tea must be

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