Her insinuation was clear even to the blind; she felt Stella was the cause of the leak.
With her face tighter than ever, Lina tapped her desk with her index finger and uttered harshly, “The word has gotten out to many reporters. As we speak, they are camping at Shane’s residence. Since everyone on the guest list is influential, reporters want to get first-hand news. Shane can’t even go out.”
After a pause, Lina continued still seething with rage, “Shane is not just anybody in Seamarsh. I entrusted that task to you and told you that he’s very particular about keeping his business private. How dare you slack off? Do you have any idea what your silly mistake has caused us? Plans have already been made. The party can’t be shifted to a later date. If we don’t solve this issue ASAP, the reputation of Prosperity Group will be at risk.”
Stella opened her mouth to explain. Unfortunately, words failed her.
She had zero wriggle room out of this accusation. After all, the list had been in her possession when it got leaked.
With her shoulders slumped, she walked to her desk and opened the drawer.
The list was still in there. Then again, she usually didn’t lock this drawer. Anyone could have opened it and maybe leaked the List when she wasn’t around.
Stella looked up at the surveillance camera in the office.
Her desk just so happened to be in a blind spot.
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Stella’s scalp tingled as she grew suspicious.
“Stella, you have to take the fall for this!” Lina warned.
Stella frowned and balled her fists.
One of her colleagues by the name, Eva Craig, said sarcastically, “It’s mo news that there’s someone who behaves as if she’s not a member of the PR department. Since she feels too big to be a part of us, what’s the point of taking over such a task? Because of her carelessness, we have more work on our hands. So annoying!”
Her eerie tone suggested that she was gloating.
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Stella took a deep breath to keep her anger in check.
After calming down, she said firmly, “I’ll take responsibility for this. But you should know that the most important thing now is to settle the issue first. There’s a lot at stake.”
“Easy for you to say! Since you are so confident, how are you going to solve this?” Lina asked angrily.
She took a look at her watch and said, “We only have less than ten hours to the appointed time for Shane’s party. His agent has been bombarding me with calls, blaming us for being so incompetent. Do you know what it feels like to be shouted at many times?”
Stella lowered her eyes and said, “I will explain it to Shane in person.”
“What’s the point of explaining? It won’t undo what has happened. So, why waste your time?” Lina wagged her finger at her.
“Do the right thing. Hand in your resignation. After that, I can meet with Shane and find a way to placate him. It’s that simple.”
Stella frowned slightly.
For a few seconds, she was silent. She then cleared her throat and said calmly, “You should know that now is not the time to make me take the fall for this. Time is not on our side, so we should focus on solving the issue. Taking responsibility for the leak can come in later.”
Lina’s eyes narrowed.