Chapter 16

Chapter 16



"Fine, if the Patterson Group doesn't value our time, I'll be on my way then. Ms. Crawford, remember to send over the compensation or see you in court!"

Hanley was fuming, and Kayla added fuel to the fire. "Mr. Hanley, this isn't my fault. It's all Melanie's doing..."

I quickly stood up to apologize, "Mr. Hanley, you've got it all wrong. The Patterson Group values this partnership greatly. Ms. Osborne is Mr. Patterson's executive assistant and might be unfamiliar with the project, but I can take over from here."

I added, "You've seen my proposal. We're genuinely committed."

Hanley waved dismissively., "No need. We're out of our league with the Patterson Group. Let's call it quits."

No matter how much I tried to keep him, Hanley and his team left.

Before leaving, Hanley gave me a long, hard look. "Mrs. Patterson, I understand you're in a tough spot, but that's no excuse to neglect our partnership. This project got delayed far too long. The Patterson Group needs to give us an answer. Patterson embarrassed us like this. I can't just go and explain it away. You figure it out."

Then, I realized Radiant Systems had been displeased with Clyde's attitude from the start. And Kayla's actions only confirmed Clyde's disregard for them. Letting an intern lead a critical meeting and making mistakes was undoubtedly the Patterson Group's fault.

wanted more than just the project. They demanded respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It would be bad for both if things turned

of the Design Department, the mood was

tow. "Melanie, you've messed up such a crucial partnership. Looks like you don't really want your job, huh? Aren't you the lead? What were you doing

of the office was dead

behind him. "Melanie, if you didn't want me to lead the meeting,

was your idea to lead." I was speechless at her audacity. She must think she was the heroine of a novel, expecting to triumph without effort. But she was sure it was

I wasn't from this field, yet you deliberately made it hard for me. Didn't you think about the company's interests?"

started bubbling in

up to the job

Design Department has been overworking for so long, and now,

haven't even cried yet. What's Kayla

Design Department was united in their frustration, and

me "Melanie, you're in charge of this project. If something screws up, it's on you. Find a

with Kayla, and Lina looked at me worryingly. "Melanie, Mr. Patterson

matter whose fault

my fault, so it was. But wasn't about to take the fall for his mistress. I gathered al the materials and new design ideas and

wasn't there. I

me as I dumped the documents on

aren't my mistakes, but I'm not dealing with it. All the files are

snort escaping him. "Melanie, you're the lead.

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