"Stella, you're reinstated as project lead”, Luca announces.
The room plunges into stunned silence. Everyone’s eyes lock onto me. I sense a swirling mix of curiosity and suspicion as their piercing gazes probe for answers.
I look up at Luca with shocked eyes, fearing he might be playing with me. But his eyes only show seriousness and maybe even remorse.
We’re all assembled in the confines of the conference room to tackle Rachel’s incompetence. Luca had been so furious that he even refuses to meet my eyes. I’m certain he feels just as guilty because he decided to assign her to the tasks.
"Rachel, your negligence has devastating consequences.”, he continues, his eyes scanning our faces for any signs of opposition. When he gets none, clears his throat and resumes his speech.
“Effective
