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.

this floor's overloaded-too many people using too much voltage. They're working on repairs but it'll be at least

made sure to speak loud enough

began murmuring

rotten luck-Ms. Marchand was just about to bask in the spotlight, and now no one from

pointless meetings? We'd be better

you see how she kept Mr. Garcia under her thumb when she was VP? You'd think

bet Mr. Garcia can barely stand her either, but since she's the girlfriend of the company's backer, he had

Ms. Marchand never had a clue-couldn't she

shot Ailie a long, thoughtful glance and

time fixing it. Doesn't matter how long it takes—we'll just skip this part and move

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

throat. Even without a microphone,

once.

and her position can't remain vacant. I propose that Victoria take over her role." He paused, scanning

objection was raised. Most people just looked

"If anyone has any

jumped in right away,

anyone's got a problem, now's the time. Mr. Garcia, if you ask me, there's no need for Victoria to take over as VP. Look at the last VP-she worked herself into the ground and ended up

before someone else piped

with VP Turner taking Ms. Marchand's spot. But I do have one request—could we please

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