Chapter 215

Norah responded with a soft “Hmm,” her voice calm and composed.

Maxine glanced at her, expecting some reaction, but Norah’s indifference left her slightly unsettled. Feeling as though she might have overestimated the newcomer, Maxine quickly masked her thoughts, returning to her haughty demeanor. She straightened the stack of papers in her hand, adjusted her posture, and, with the sharp click of her high heels, strutted away without another word.

Watching Maxine’s retreating figure, Emani grimaced subtly, her distaste impossible to hide. Norah, noticing Emani’s expression, asked casually, “What’s the deal with Maxine? Did she provoke you?”

Emani let out a frustrated sigh. “It’s not just me—she provokes everyone. But who’s going to say anything? She’s got the best track record around here, and nobody dares to challenge her.”

Norah raised an eyebrow. “She’s good at what she does, huh? And I guess she fights tooth and nail for every opportunity?”

“Oh, she fights, alright,” Emani agreed bitterly. “She doesn’t just fight; she grabs. Hard. I had a promising project once. If I’d gotten it, maybe I wouldn’t be stuck typing reports here. I might not have succeeded, but at least I deserved the chance to try. But no—Maxine snatched it right out from under me. She doesn’t give newcomers a single break. She’s determined to be the TV station’s evergreen queen. Mark my words—she’s gunning for editor-in-chief and maybe even higher.”