Maggie was stunned to discover that Frey was now dating Alexander.
She wondered how Nathaniel would react if he found out. To avoid Frey's gaze, she lowered her head and discreetly took out her phone.
With a calm demeanor, she snapped a photo of Frey and Alexander entering the Red Shift Nightclub from behind and posted it anonymously in the company group chat.
The group chat erupted into chaos almost immediately. Although Maggie had been dismissed by Nathaniel, she hadn't been removed from the group, as she had only recently transitioned from intern to full-temployee.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe group leader had forgotten to remove her. Despite her dismissal, the gossip in the company was relentless. Unexpectedly, the photos of Frey and Alexander, both from behind and from the side spread quickly through the group. The Technologent Group was thrown into turmoil.
While it was one thing for Frey to leave Nathaniel, it was another entirely for her to be seen with Alexander, Nathaniel's most formidable rival.
The gossip flew fast and thick until the admin stepped in to ban and delete the posts. However, by then, many had already saved the images.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel was working late at a board meeting. The competition with Lloyd Group had intensified recently, with battles in several areas. In a recent bidding war, Nathaniel had squared off against Alexander. The competition had been fierce, and tensions remained high.
Recently, Nathaniel's company was involved in demolishing and reconstructing parts of East Saeville.
During the demolition of an old building in the old city, the structure suddenly collapsed, trapping several residents who had not yet been relocated.
The disaster resulted in one death and multiple injuries, leading to a fierce reprimand from the city government. Nathaniel, who cfrom a humble background, was distressed by the incident.
He would never condone violent demolitions, especially of buildings where residents remained. However, public opinion in Saeville turned against him, and he was harshly criticized.
In the middle of a grim board meeting, Nathaniel appeared deeply troubled. His focus was disrupica C when Koen noticed the uproar in the company group chat and checked his phone. The shocking photos of Frey and Alexander caught his eye.
"Give it to me!" Nathaniel demanded, his anger palpable.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKoen, hesitant but compliant, handed over the phone. Nathaniel's face grew even darker as he examined the high-definition photos.
His frustration grew. Not only was his company facing a crisis, but now his personal life seemed to be under attack as well.
The atmosphere in the room grew
icy as if the president had turned into an air conditioner. Ia sudden outburst, Nathaniel stood unicked his chair aside, and stormed out.
"Mr. Nathaniel!" Koen called after him.
The executive secretary, taken aback by Nathaniel's abrupt departure, was left to manage the fallout. Meanwhile, Hudson rushed to the underground garage only to find that Nathaniel had already left. Panicking, he called Hudson and others. "Hudson, we need to go to Red Shift! Ms. Frey is there!"
In the luxurious VIP room 808 at Red Shift, Alexander entertained his m guests lavishly, ensuring they were well taken care of. X