The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1049:

“Yes. Just do it,” Brenna urged.

Though reluctant, Lorna obeyed. She retrieved one of the untouched bags from the pantry, placed it in an elegant gift bag, and pulled open a drawer to collect a few chocolates worth over…

…ten thousand. She tucked the chocolates into her pocket and made her way to the ninetyninth floor.

When the elevator doors opened, a row of secretaries looked up, their faces lit with curiosity. The moment they saw her, they straightened at their desks and pretended to work. Lorna wasn’t easily fooled. She sensed the tense atmosphere the instant she stepped off the elevator.

She walked directly to Alani’s desk and asked, “Did something just happen in Mr. Mitchell’s office?”

voices drifted through the closed door—heated, but unintelligible. Alani’s eyes flicked to the gift bag dangling

beans, supposedly the best in the world. There were only two bags, and Ms.

head. “Ethan isn’t short on coffee. The break room is stocked with

might want to wait,” Alani continued, pulling up a chair. “Three deputy managers are in there with Ms.

from her pocket and offered them to the secretaries nearby, giving Alani two extra pieces. Luxury perks were common in a firm this size, and

closer to Alani and asked, “So, what’s all the fuss about in there?” After a stretch of small talk,

you remember a few days ago when Ms. Wilson

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believe it—she’s barely settled in and already wants to send us packing. Is she trying to take

venture capital project. The three deputy managers and Mr. Mitchell all disagree. Gracie keeps talking about her years leading the Wilson Group and her wide network, but Milton pointed out that she’s on