93 Unmasking Prejudices

Emma, ever observant, had already gauged the depth of her conversation with Lennox. His laughter with Alex was a clear signal of an alliance formed much before this soirée. As she engaged with Lennox, Emma's intuition told her there was more beneath the surface of his casual demeanor. Lennox's approach towards Emma was laced with a subtle undercurrent of bias. It was as if he had preconceived notions about her capabilities, something Emma was quick to pick up on. "The tech world is small, Mr. Lennox. Word gets around, especially about potential partnerships," she remarked coolly, maintaining her composure. Lennox, unaccustomed to such directness, seemed momentarily off balance. Emma's response wasn't what he expected from someone seeking collaboration. It was clear Emma was not just any VP looking for a partnership; she was assessing him just as critically. "You seem quite confident about your assessments, Mr. Lennox. Prejudging potential without a conversation—quite a risky b