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Chapter 122: I just happened to have learned it before, Allison said, brushing off the compliment with a hint of nonchalance.

Besides, its part of the job description.

I have no intention of watching the company crumble right after I step through the door, she quipped, smoothly shifting the topic.

She then turned the tables with a compliment for Kellan.

Mr.

Lloyd, your companys security system is top-notch.

Even if I werent here, someone wouldve noticed it sooner or later.

What I did was just a drop in the bucket.

Kellan could sense her evasion but decided not to pry.

If she wished to keep her thoughts to herself, he wouldnt force the issue.

I appreciate your efforts, Ms.

Clarke.

Im well aware of what our rivals are capable of this time around.

Kellans expression shifted as he pondered something, squinting as he asked, Ms.

Clarke, did you run into any trouble on your first day? Did anyone give you a hard time? The tension in the room thickened.

Those present, including Marc, held their breaths, glancing nervously at the surveillance camera overhead.

Their earlier discussion had been caught on tape, leaving them with no room to deny it.

As they scrambled to formulate an excuse, Allison replied breezily, Nope.

Everyone here knows better than to stir the pot with their boss.

They wouldnt want me making their lives difficult, would they? Her casual tone contrasted sharply with the icy glint in her eyes.

The group exhaled quietly in relief, their gazes falling to the floor, too apprehensive to meet her stare.

Kellan dismissed them with a wave.

Alright then.

Ive extended multiple invitations for you to join our team.

If anyone steps out of line, I wont let it slide! He smiled, yet his words rang with a sharp warning for all.

From now on, Ms.

Clarke is the head of this lab.

She has the final say on any personnel changes without needing my thumbs up! Essentially, Allison held the power to hire or fire at her discretion.

The others shuddered at the implication.

Understood! they chorused, their voices barely above a whisper.

Stay connected gαℓησv????????s․com Allison reflected that if she couldnt manage this minor issue without Kellans intervention, her authority would be called into question.

Fortunately, Kellan understood the unspoken dynamics of the workplace and trusted her skills.

Ms.

Clarke, feel free to use the lab however you see fit.

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

After exchanging a few more light-hearted words, Kellan exited.

The moment he left, Allisons expression hardened, and her voice remained cool as she commanded, Everyone, back to your stations.

This is the first time you have abandoned your posts.

Without permission.

If it happens again, I will address it according to the rules, and I wont go easy on anyone.

Regardless of their intentions, the team hurried back to their tasks, wary of provoking her again.

She was now their leader, and her decisions could change their futures.

Soon after, a young woman in a plaid shirt with bangs entered Allisons office quietly, her head bowed.

Allison tilted her head and asked, Whats on your mind? I just wanted to say sorry, Aimee Williams murmured, her eyes brimming with regret.

Sorry for what? You didnt say a word earlier, Allison replied, noting that Aimee had remained silent during the earlier confrontation.

Aimee shook her head, her voice dropping even further.

Women have it tough in this field.

I stayed quiet, believing their gossip and doubting you.

I should have spoken up for you.

By not saying anything, I became an unwitting accomplice.

I cant find peace without apologizing.

Allison remained calm.

What good would it have done? Those folks are seasoned pros at stirring the pot.

They will always outshine you with their words.

Even if you defended me, they wouldnt have believed you and might have even started slinging mud your way.

Self-preservation is instinctive; you have no reason to feel guilty about it.

Aimees shoulders slumped further in shame at this.

After a moment of hesitation, she finally mustered the courage to share something with Allison.

Ms.

Clarke, the lab is rife with unrest.

There are cliques that bicker over research results or sabotage clients.

Their methods are underhanded.

You need to tread carefully.

Aimee had lost a major client to such tactics when she first arrived and felt increasingly disheartened as she spoke.

Allison nodded, giving Aimees shoulder a reassuring pat.

I appreciate the heads-up.

Now, get back to work.

Aimee quietly exited, clutching her files.

Allison peered out the window, noticing dark clouds gathering on the horizon.

A storm seemed to be brewing.

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