Victoria returned to the conference room with Ailie after being sick, and even before they stepped inside, they could hear the commotion—a low buzz, like the place had erupted.
But as soon as they entered, it became clear the executives weren’t actually discussing anything earth-shattering. Their faces were relaxed, their voices casual, just chatting away.
Only Violet and Curtis looked remotely serious, lost in their own thoughts.
The moment Victoria walked in, the room fell silent.
She felt a little bewildered. Was there some secret she wasn’t supposed to hear?
Curtis glanced at her, his expression complicated.
“There’s some news, Ms. Marchand. Why don’t you share it yourself?”
He turned the floor over to Violet.
Violet’s eyes lingered on Victoria for a moment, her voice cool and measured. “Victoria, are you feeling unwell?”
Victoria managed a faint smile. “Caught a bit of a chill, but I’ll survive. What was it you wanted to ask me, Ms. Marchand?”
Violet’s jaw tightened—Victoria hadn’t even heard her question. But of course, Violet wasn’t about to repeat herself. Instead, she straightened in her chair, projecting authority as she addressed the room.
“Mr. Langford has officially acquired V&S Group. So, my resignation is to take up the CEO position at V&S Group. There’s no need for any wild speculation.”
She glanced at Victoria, gauging her reaction.
When McNeil first told Violet that Victoria was somehow involved in V&S Group, she’d been stunned.
But then she reasoned that someone was probably infatuated with Victoria’s looks—and since she’d developed a popular game project, maybe that was enough to lure her in as a partner.
But Victoria had no money, no resources, no real skills—just a pretty face and that so-called game. Violet knew better than anyone that games, like celebrity trends, burn bright and fade fast. Once something newer and shinier hit the market, people would forget all about the last craze, no matter how obsessed they were a minute ago.
She didn’t take it seriously. After all, McNeil respected her abilities.
She’d considered it: if Victoria really had what it took, she could just run V&S Group herself. Why would she bother hanging around at Quantum Core Technologies, taking orders?
So, she figured Victoria was probably just a figurehead.
Victoria sipped her water, trying to steady herself.
“From now on, V&S Group and Quantum Core Technologies will be sister companies,” Violet continued. “I’ve cleared this with Mr. Garcia, and I plan to bring a few people with me. If anyone’s interested in transferring to V&S Group, you can come talk to me after.”
She expected at least a ripple of enthusiasm. Instead, the room was dead quiet.
She hadn’t seen that coming.
Curtis’s lips twitched into a faint, unreadable smile. He offered no encouragement, didn’t try to rally support for Violet.
The executives, for their part, were no fools.
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