Although Niamh often felt busy, her life was fulfilling, and she never complained.
That day, she was summoned to the conference room.
There were only two people inside—Jonathan and Marina.
Judging by the stern look on Jonathan's face, Niamh doubted this was a personal matter. But if it was business, why bring Marina along? Was he really that smitten?
A tight feeling settled in her chest, and being alone with the two of them made her uncomfortable.
"Mr. Thomas…" she greeted, keeping her tone formal.
At work, he treated her strictly by the book, and she returned the favor.
"Was it you?" Jonathan snapped, tossing a folder onto the table in front of her.
Niamh frowned in confusion.
"Leaking the new T&R product designs to Altair & Finch and selling them off—Niamh, I don't care how much you dislike me, but there's a limit. This company isn't your playground."
Jonathan's words were icy cold, even though he didn't raise his voice.
Niamh clenched her cool fingers, then silently picked up the file and read it from start to finish.
She could handle Jonathan's accusations. What irritated her was the look of amusement on Marina's face, like she was enjoying the show.
"Our new T&R piece this quarter is identical to A&F's. They even launched it at the exact same time. Unless someone inside leaked my new design, how else would A&F have gotten it?"
"Your new design?" Niamh shot Marina a look. There was not a hint of guilt on Marina's face.
The T&R design that matched Altair & Finch's was Niamh's own work. She didn't know when or how Marina had copied it, but copied it she had.
"That's my design," Niamh stated flatly.
Jonathan gave a dismissive laugh. "You really think I'll believe that?"
"Believe it or not—doesn't matter to me."
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