The True Heiress's Return

The project leader was feeling hopeless. She never thought that big project could be threatened by the gossip of just three

women.

Trying to fix things, she begged George, "Lopez Group is about launch the smart supermarket and security system. Only Norpa Technology meets your standards. Please, don't let this stall issue hurt our interests!"

In a lower voice, she added, "If you help us this time, I'll make sure your hard work gets recognized, and you'll get your rewards!"

George, unimpressed by her pleas, announced loudly, "There are many talented people in this country. Your team lacks integrity and is damaging others' reputations. Lopez Group will end your contract, and future partnerships will think twice about working with you!" The project leader turned pale and stumbled back, hitting the corner of a desk. She panicked, thinking, 'If the Lopez Group pulls out, Norpa Technology is finished... I'll lose everything!"

Her eyes, once bright, now glared at the three employees like she wanted revenge. She yelled, "If Norpa Technology collapses, all my hard work will be wasted... I will make you pay!" In her anger, she lunged at the three women.

Terrified, the three shouted, "It wasn't us! We're confused about how this started!" "It's Berry! She called Shakira a flirt and suggested we warn the male colleagues. She's to blame!"NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

"Berry, say something! Mr. Lopez is your boyfriend, isn't he? Why isn't he helping you?" Amid the chaos, the women threw accusations that stunned them all. Whispers spread. "Mr. Lopez's girlfriend is an intern from Norpa Technology? What a joke!" "During the meeting, Mr. Lopez showed off his girlfriend. Would he let her stay at Norpa?" "His girlfriend must be stunning, while Berry is just average!" "Even Fiona wouldn't call herself Mr. Lopez's girlfriend; it's an exaggeration!"

"No wonder they thought they could act above all rules. Turns out, it was all fake! Ha!" Berry froze as the mocking laughter seemed to freeze her blood. She wondered how it had come to this.

'Shouldn't Mr. Lopez be dealing with Shakira instead? Why is Norpa Technology facing the backlash?' As Berry locked eyes with Shakira, Berry noticed a cold detachment on her face. Shakira was just watching, making Berry feel more chaotic. Berry felt sure Shakira was laughing at her. The whole marketing team was likely mocking her over her ambitions and dreams.

Berry figured Shakira knew about her reporting to Mr. Lopez, which made Shakira smug. Overwhelmed by jealousy and hate, Berry lost sight of everything else.

Suddenly, a sharp slap jolted her back. The project leader shouted, "Are you deaf?! Speak up! What's your relationship with Mr. Lopez?!"

With everyone watching, Berry felt heated, yet no one was willing to defend her. Clenching her fists, she shouted back, "I never said I was Mr. Lopez's girlfriend! You're making this up; it's got nothing to do with me!"

Turning to the three women, Berry continued, "And you! Did I force you to do anything? Your mistakes are yours alone!" Having vented her frustration, Berry quickly gathered her things and threw her ID onto the desk. "I quit!" The others from Norpa Tech stood in shock. They remembered how Berry had hinted at things from day one. Now, seeing her lead them into chaos, they wanted to tear her apart. But before they could react, Berry had already left. The logistics team of the Lopez Group meant business. When they said ten minutes, they stuck to it. Norpa Technology's belongings were quickly taken out of the Lopez Group building

Tue,

News spread fast throughout the Lopez Group and beyond, reaching even global markets. Norpa Technology turned into the biggest joke of the new year; soon, it would be shut down-something still to come.

In just an hour, Norpa Technology was fully ousted from the Lopez Group. Everyone returned to their daily tasks, while Shakira, having lost her partnership, was reassigned new work that would start tomorrow. Leadership had an emergency meeting, and employees left the office right on time for once, avoiding overtime. Shakira got a quick text from Walter and headed to the parking lot to wait for him.

As his car approached, Shakira leaned down to get in, seeing Walter with his eyes closed, looking exhausted.

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