Chapter 58
Pearl remembered Ruby Snyder, the young woman who spoke ill of her in a low voice.
Ruby had been close to Abby when the latter worked here previously.
“What? Your computer didn’t crash, Miss Pearl?”
Everyone looked over and saw that Pearl’s computer was still functioning.
“Our computers are down, but yours is fine.
Well…”
Ruby didn’t outright accuse Pearl, but her insinuations were clear. She hinted that Pearl might be behind the computer issues, raising suspicions among her colleagues.
Pearl shot Ruby a cold glare in response. “What do you mean?”
Ruby tried her best to maintain her composure. “I’m not accusing you, Miss Pearl. I’m just suggesting it’s possible. If it’s not you, then prove it. Don’t intimidate your subordinates.”
Pearl looked away and asked the others, “Do I have to prove it?”
A man cautiously spoke up, “Miss Pearl, I don’t think you’d do something like this based on your character, but—
Ruby chimed in, “It’s not impossible! Everyone wants to excel in the company and stand out by putting others down.”
Ruby looked pale but vehemently denied any involvement. “No, I don’t. Don’t slander me. My computer… is broken too.” She pointed at her computer and sneered. “Mine was the first to crash, right in the middle of working on a proposal.” With an arched eyebrow, Pearl looked at Ruby’s mocking smile and asked, “Can I take a look at your computer then?”
Pearl swiftly typed complex code and mathematical symbols, leaving others bewildered by the incomprehensible display on
Finally, Pearl cracked the virus, and everyone saw Ruby’s unfinished work–a simple drawing of a frog.
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