Stella quietly located her designated seat near the head of the table and took her place.
The room fell into an eerie silence.
Matthew, punctual as always, entered the room.
Immediately, the room’s atmosphere grew tense. Every eye was riveted on him, waiting for what was to come.
Stella’s anxiety mounted as she observed Matthew’s presence.
Matthew finally broke the silence, his voice steady and unwavering.
“There are several important matters to address today.”
The attendees exchanged furtive glances, uncertainty in their eyes.
Sitting close enough to Matthew to notice the change, Stella couldn’t help but notice the most conspicuous difference-there was a ring adorning his index finger.
Before Stella could fully process the situation, Matthew’s icy voice cut through the air once again, sending a shiver down her spine.
“First, I have a significant personnel announcement to make—Docie Ramos, the head of the design department, has been terminated from her position. Besides, Prosperity Group will announce what she has done to the public as a warning.
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As Matthew’s words hung in the air, the entire meeting room descended into a hushed silence, a collective confusion sweeping over its occupants. It was clear that they were grappling to comprehend the gravity of the situation.
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What had Docie done to provoke such a drastic response from Matthew?
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The attendees exchanged puzzled glances, wary of uttering a word in the tense atmosphere.
However, Docie refused to accept her fate without a fight.
Standing up abruptly, she challenged, “Mr. Clark, why have you fired me? Have I made any major errors in my work?”
Matthew regarded her impassively, offering no immediate explanation.
Instead, he motioned to the security guard stationed beside him with an impatient gesture. His tone was cold and resolute as he ordered, “Escort her out.”
Docie, unable to fathom the grounds of her dismissal, protested desperately, “Mr. Clark, if you are letting me go, at least provide a reason.”
Matthew’s handsome features were etched with impatience and gloom, his expression forbidding further inquiries.
The security guard, taking this as a cue, tightened his grip on Docie and forcibly removed her, disregarding her pleas.
“Mr. Clark…” Docie was still waiting for a reason.
“Even if I did something wrong, at least give me a chance to make up. Mr. Clark…”