Chapter 201

Habella thought to herself, “I get fined for receiving flowers or being late, yet these people can gossip at work without facing any consequences. It’s not fair.”

Melanie’s expression darkened instantly as she shot Isabella an annoyed look. “Don’t try to drag us down just because you’re…”

Melanie felt that she was insane, getting fined. “Are we not even allowed to talk during work hours?”

Ivana remained still, simply watching Isabella with a troubled expression, but inside, she was ecstatic. She thought, “Yes, let them argue! This way, Isabella will soon find herself shunned by the company, ostracized by everyone.”

Isabella looked at them and said sharply, “The Masterpiece Design Competition is just around the corner. Where are your designs? Are they ready? If you’re just here goofing off, who should be fined if not you?”

Mentioning the designs made Melanie bite her lips, her expression faltering slightly. Still, she maintained her haughty demeanor as she retorted, “Why do you care? The storage room doesn’t have the emerald I need. Am I supposed to create my work out of thin air?”

Isabella smirked coldly. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Ivana had taken the emerald away, and the impact wasn’t just limited to her.

Isabella’s eyes locked onto Ivana as she said coldly, “As the manager of the design department, how could you not submit a request to the purchasing department for more emeralds when the stock runs out?”

Ivana’s expression darkened. She thought, ‘Why is she suddenly targeting me?’

Before Ivana could respond, Isabella pressed on in a stern voice. “Do you realize how important the awards from this Masterpiece Design Competition are to the Stout Group? Is this how you conduct yourself as a manager?”

In an instant, the atmosphere in the design department shifted, and everyone felt the weight of Isabella’s words pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe. They thought, ‘She is just an intern, yet the aura she exudes is reminiscent of someone who has long held power. How can she carry such a commanding presence?’

Even Melanie, who had been quick to support Ivana, found herself intimidated, opening her mouth but saying nothing. She subtly shifted away from Ivana’s side.

Ivana’s face turned pale.