Chapter 217

Norah wasn’t naive. She’d already heard enough about Maxine’s controlling personality from others. Maxine wanted to be the best at everything and wouldn’t tolerate any newcomer outshining her.

Now that Norah had called her out, Maxine’s face flushed with frustration. Her pride was wounded, and her voice rose, seething with anger. “Stop running your mouth, Norah! You’re coming with me whether you like it or not!”

Norah met her glare with calm defiance. “I have other responsibilities. Excuse me.”

Without another word, she brushed past Maxine, refusing to be intimidated or manipulated.

Maxine, furious at being ignored, stomped her foot like a frustrated child. “Norah!” she yelled after her, but Norah didn’t even glance back.

The entire office had fallen silent, the tension palpable. Everyone was stunned—no one had ever dismissed Maxine so effortlessly.