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    Charlette’s face grew icy, a sarcastic smile tugging at the corners of her lips.


    She thought inwardly that Kaya was truly clueless—making a scene, using her of sneaking someone in, and demanding that Elena be kicked out. But Elena was far from an outsider. She had been actively recruited by Wesley for her specialized skills and was quite possibly going to be Wesley’s wife. Kaya believed she was being clever, but she had no idea what trouble she was stirring up. This was shaping up to be quite the spectacle.


    Charlette put down her utensils, her tone dripping with disdain as she said, “Kaya, what’s with all the shouting? You’re disturbing everyone’s lunch.”


    Kaya responded arrogantly, “Don’t y dumb, Charlette. You’re the one who brokepany policy by sneaking someone in for a free lunch, and now you dare me others?”


    Then Kaya looked at Elena. Seeing Elena’s refined appearance, a wave of envy washed over her.


    Her usations grew even more scandalous. “Charlette, you lead a department, yet you can’t even afford to treat your friend to a meal? You dress well enough. Is it all fake? I never thought you were that kind of person.”


    Kaya covered her mouth, chuckling.


    It was lunch hour, and the cafeteria was bustling.


    As Kaya’s voice carried, everyone turned their attention to Elena and Charlette. The crowd quickly noticed Elena, the unfamiliar face among them. Elena was undeniably striking. If she were a regr Edgewing employee, they would surely recognize her.


    “So, there actually is an outsider among us. Ms. Patel, quite daring of you to openly disregardpany policies.”


    “Who is this woman? With all ourpany secrets around, isn’t there a risk of leaks?”


    “This is going too far. Let’s hope we don’t get dragged into this mess.”


    As others voiced their agreement, Kaya couldn’t help but feel victorious. She red at Charlette and Elena. Dealing with Charlette might be tough, but handling an outsider would be easy.


    Even the security guard, drawn by themotion, hurried over and asked, “What seems to be the issue here, Ms. Evans?”


    Pointing at Elena, Kaya responded firmly, “Look closely. She’s not one of our employees. Get her out of here immediately. If Mr. Spencer finds out and mes you, it could cost you your job!”


    The security guard, unfamiliar with Elena, grew anxious at the threat to his position. His tone shifted to firm as he addressed Elena. “Miss, you must leave immediately! If not, I will have to escort you out myself!”


    Elena remained calm, but Charlette was seething with anger.


    Charlette responded icily, “Who says she’s an outsider? She’s the technical genius Mr. Spencer himself brought in. Kaya, look carefully and stop spreading lies!”


    “Ha!” Kaya scoffed. “A technical genius? Really, Charlette? If you’re going to invent stories, at least make them believable. Her? A technical expert? That’s the biggest joke I’ve heard today. Does she even know how to program? Has she conducted any actual research? I doubt she knows the basic equations for rocket velocity, yet she ims to be a technical genius? Charlette, do you think we’re all naive?”


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