Chapter 43
Early the next morning after finishing her morning mutine, Serena changed into a professional outfit the stood in front of the mine, carefully smoothing out the fabric.
She made her slightly tousled hair into a low bun, revealing the elegant curve of her neck. After applying a fight touch of makeup, she grabbed her bag and stepped out the door
On the way to the office, her mind wandered restlessly. The events of the night before kept replaying in her head, Staney’s unexpected behavior left her puzzled and unsettled
At the office, Stacey’s voice tang out suddenly, snapping Serena out of her thoughts. “Seri, why don’t an handia this design projec
Serena looked up, surprised. Before she could respond. Enka abruptly stood up from her seat “Ms. Mosher, I don’t think that’s appropriate Senat
newcomer, and you want to let her work on such a major project?”
Stacey gave Erika a dispassionate glance and said, “Seri’s design abilities are obvious to everyone. I believe she’s more than capable”
rika shet Serena a venomous glare and muttered under her breath, “What ability? A he’s good at is wrapping men around her finger.”
Serena pretended not to hear that and simply nodded at Stacey. “Alright, Ms. Mosher do my b
“best”
Being ignored by Serena, Erika sneered, “Some people are really committed. Working overtime like it’s forth it’s just another excuse to drink with some guy?”
good of the company. Who know maybe
Serena thot back, “My personal life has nothing to do with you. Though with how much you obsess over my whereabouts, people might mink you’re into
“Oh, please Erika snapped” just can’t stand women who lack self–respect”
And what right do you have to judge me? Watch your mouth, Enka. I won’t hesitate to slap you again if I have to. With that, Serenatured and walked
sher desk to refocus on her work.
As the sun dipped low in the sky, the office gradually emptied out Serena rubbed her tired eyes but showed no intention of leaving. The draft still wasn’t
up to expectations
“it’s still not right,” she muttered, frustration creeping in as she ran a hand through her hair, Everfually, she saved the file, shut her laptop, and stood up “Maybe think it over at home.”
She grabbed her bag and exited
As soon as Serena lett, Erika sneaked over to Serena’s desk. Her eyes it up with greed the moment she saw the design on Serena’s screen. She took several photos of the craft before slipping away.
At the design presentation meeting the next day, Serena stood before the screen, presenting her work. Everyone gave her a thumbs up upon seeing her
A clerk exclaimed, “This is incredible. It’s absolutely perfect.”
Even a manager said. “The composition and the color choices are flawless.”
“Serena, the design is going to be a huge success,” someone else praised
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A man added, “It’s so fresh and striking. Really impressive.”
Just then, Erika suddenly pointed at the screen, stammering in protest, “W Wait, this is my–design.”
She pulled a stack of papers from her folder and held them high. “Look, everyone. Serena, how could you steal my work? How shameless.can you bel
The entire room crupted in confusion and disbelief as they looked between the screen and Erika’s so called original
Someone whispered in surprise, “No way: Did Serena really plagisize?“.
Another man replied, “She never seemed like that type. Her past designs were all amazing,”
A manager said while shaking his head, “What a shame. I really thought she had potential,”
