Lucy's face drained of color as dread settled over her. She had meticulously inspected the necklace herself—how could there be anything wrong with it? Panic surged through her. If Maya complained about her, she would be fired.
She had just been appointed as the new CEO of this division, and a single misstep could cost her everything. Silas had placed immense trust in her abilities, and she couldn't afford to let him down.
"No, no…I need to talk to her." Driven by desperation, Lucy hurried to Maya's room, her thoughts racing. Her shaky hand rapped on the door.
The door creaked open slightly, revealing Maya's manager peering out with a stern expression. "Madam is very upset," he stated flatly. "Please don't disturb her now." Without another word, she closed the door firmly, leaving Lucy standing in the hallway, bewildered.
Inside the room…
