Ruth felt embarrassed.
"What nonsense are you talking about, Ms. Campbell? We've counted all the votes here in front of everyone. Are you implying it's rigged? Are you suggesting I did that?!"
"I wouldn't dare say it's you, ma'am!" Maeve was sarcastic. "But the vote difference is too much. I won't believe it, no matter what! You didn't rig it, but maybe someone petty pulled a trick?"
"You…"
Ruth was seething with rage. She was never good at dealing with troublemakers like her.
"Ms. Campbell, you'll have to face the consequences of your words." Maisie stood up, her tone calm as she looked at her. "I'd like to think I've never offended you in any way. The voting is public and transparent. If I were to manipulate the votes, how could I do it with everyone watching?"
Maeve glared at her.
Maisie was typically quiet, so everyone thought she was a pushover. However, what she said was valid. She wouldn't give in when faced with a predicament. That's why they respected her.
Daniel was standing at the door with a proud smile. He had been observing the situation in the meeting room.
He was elated to see Maisie's votes in the lead. It had surprised his subordinates.
"Ms. Maisie has really stepped up," one of his subordinates remarked, smiling. "She's... different now."
Daniel smirked. Perhaps she had never changed from the beginning. It was just that she was too cautious when they were together, which had subdued her personality.
"Mr. Quimby, what should we do about Maeve?" someone asked.
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