Chapter 349

Victoria couldn't have cared less about whatever Violet was up to.

After Ailie slipped out of the office, she sneaked her way into the security room, a stray cat cradled in her arms.

She found the head of security and wasted no time getting straight to the point.

"Cut the power to the conference room immediately. There's a short circuit- sparks coming from one of the outlets."

The chief's eyes widened. He jumped up and was already rolling up his sleeves, ready to rush over with her.

"No need for that," Ailie cut him off. "Just keep the power off for the next thirty minutes. Ignore any calls about it-don't answer, no matter who it is. Mr. Garcia's out of the building anyway; he won't know what's going on in the conference room."

She leaned in, lowering her voice conspiratorially. "If he calls and asks you to turn the power back on, just agree and wait for my call before actually doing it."

The chief nodded along, wide-eyed and compliant.

With her mischief done, Ailie headed back to the conference room. Inside, the chatter had already picked up, filling the air with restless voices.

Violet's face, once projected on the massive screen, had vanished when the power cut out. Now everyone was speculating, whispering to one another about the sudden blackout.

Ailie strolled in, wearing an easy, cheerful smile.

downstairs. They said the power grid on this floor's overloaded-too many people using too much voltage.

sure to speak loud enough

murmuring in

in the spotlight, and now no one from our company got to

us all into another one of these endless, pointless meetings? We'd be better off actually doing work. At least then, come bonus time, our

She's already moved on-why come back here to show off? Didn't you see how she kept Mr. Garcia

Garcia can barely stand her either, but since she's the girlfriend of the company's backer,

had a clue-couldn't she

long, thoughtful glance and

problem's with the voltage, let them take their time fixing it. Doesn't matter how long

arm through Victoria's, grinning mischievously. Victoria could tell just from her face that Ailie had been up to

Even without a microphone, the room

once.

to make. Ms. Marchand has officially resigned, and her position can't remain vacant. I propose that Victoria take over

single objection was raised. Most people just

added, "If anyone has

in right away, her tone

there's no need for Victoria to take over as VP. Look at the last VP-she worked

finished before someone else piped

But I do have one request—could

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