With a loud thud, Natalie placed the dishes in front of Jayden and Isabelle.
Startled, Isabelle straightened in her seat. “Ms. Smith, upset because we didn’t invite you to lunch?” she said with a smirk. “Remember, you’re just a secretary. Not every event is for you.”
Natalie scoffed, her voice laced with cold amusement. “I have a name. Use it.”
“Oh.” Isabelle dismissed her words, uninterested, and turned back to Jayden. “Now, where was I? Right, my mentor yelled at me but still managed to pull some strings for the equipment…”
Another loud thud interrupted her as Natalie placed another plate between them. Gritting her teeth, she said, “Enjoy your meal.”
This time, even Isabelle’s smile faltered. She shot Natalie a cold look. “Ms. Smith…”
Before she could finish, Natalie had alre
