Lisa strutted into the lab wearing a sharp business suit and heavy makeup that gave her an air of exaggerated confidence.
She threw me a disdainful glance before turning to Walt and the others with a practiced smile. "Walt, I remember you! A few years ago, you gave a lecture at my school. I never imagined we'd end up working on the same project."
The employees from Quekory Group eagerly surrounded Lisa, showering her with compliments. Meanwhile, my team stood awkwardly to the side, out of place and visibly uncomfortable.
Walt tried to speak up for me several times, but I silenced him with a firm look.
Lisa must have planned this for some time, orchestrating her takeover of my role with Hall's approval. Hall, of course, would relish seeing me fall, especially after I refused to apologiz
