Impatiently, Rosie turned back around to face Millie.
“What else do you require?” Rosie inquired with a touch of impatience.
“In the future, for minor matters, you can approach Emerie directly.
She’s capable of managing them.”
A hushed whisper echoed through the air.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Ms. Astley is truly bold, not the least bit apprehensive. After all,
Millie is the president’s wife.” “Her high-profile demeanor has been consistent, although your observation is valid. Considering Millie’s status as the president’s wife, she should exercise more discretion,” another voice chimed in.
Millie recounted, “Yesterday, I was working late in the office, and suddenly the entire floor experienced a power outage.”
As anticipated, Rosie’s expression underwent a shift. The mention of the power outage caught her off guard.
Rosie addressed the matter with a calculated approach. Was Millie perceptive enough to notice?
“In the event of a power interruption, it’s likely due to a circuit disruption. You should inform the maintenance department about this matter,” Rosie advised.
“The circuit is broken?” Millie echoed, her tone carrying a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
“Perhaps. Nevertheless, as a senior staff member at the Thomas Group, Ms. Astley should be aware that disabling the office power prior to everyone’s departure constitutes a breach of protocol. The
consequences may extend to the cancellation of that month’s bonus.” Millie proceeded with her remarks.
“A similar incident occurred in the past. Due to a personal vendetta between employees, the company’s electric gate was intentionally disconnected while another employee was working overtime. This individual was left stranded and immobilized within the office during the winter months. Consequently, Thomas Group implemented a prohibition on power cutoffs until all employees have departed, in order to avert such scenarios,” Millie elaborated.
Millie gleaned this information from Marcus during their conversation last night.
“Are you implying that I intentionally disconnected the power?” Rosie countered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“It’s common knowledge that I left the office early yesterday,” Rosie stated.
Rosie clenched her teeth, a sense of frustration evident. Had Millie been feigning kindness all along? Now, it seemed, she was delivering a warning.
“I hope it wasn’t you.” Millie simply shrugged in response.
Although Rosie found Millie’s behavior vexing, she recognized the futility of dwelling on the issue any longer.
“I don’t wish to squander more there with you. I have a multitude of matters demanding my attention,” Rosie asserted.
As Millie settled into her seat, a palpable sense of relief washed over her. In truth, the jewelry-related responsibilities at Thomas Group paralleled those found in other firms, albeit with a greater emphasis on intricate particulars. Having previously been employed by other companies, Millie had navigated the terrain of memorizing copious details before.
The atmosphere toward Millie underwent a perceptible shift.
Perhaps Millie’s recent display had acted as a deterrent.