Evelyn’s POV
I widened my eyes.
Bring the rogues? Me?
Seeing my shocked expression, Helena sneered, “They attacked us because of your stupid Carnival City project, didn’t they? Didn’t you at least investigate the land before drafting the project? Didn’t you do a risk assessment?”
I clenched my fists. “I did! But I didn’t expect the rogues…”
“That just proves you’re an amateur,” she said disdainfully. “If you work for Hawthorne Enterprise, you would’ve been fired the moment you submitted that plan.”
My face flushed red as a mix of anger, embarrassment, and doubt.
… Could she be right? Did I really mess up?
“Enough,” Asher spoke up.
“Asher! This project clearly has flaws…”
“I approved this. Are you questioning my decision?”
Asher’s voice was calm, but it carried
