CHAPTER 33: PROMOTION

From where she was seated, she glared sharp, pointy daggers at Lauretta, who was obliviously staring down at the file she had only just handed her. She was overly diligent so she could be noticed. Scoffing at her, she looked up from her only to find the new intern who carried some files in her hand. She stood rigidly behind Lauretta, glaring at her. She held her gaze in a death glare, and it managed to send chills of terror down her spine. She was, however, saved when Stanley chose that exact moment to open the meeting. "Alright, I've called you here today not to listen to your petty arguments, but because Lauretta has made considerable progress lately. I've decided to give her a promotion and have her spearhead a project independently." He held everyone's gaze steadfastly before adding daringly. "Does anyone have any objections?" Stanley tapped the table lightly, and when everyone shook their heads in a 'no', well except for Dalia, who was obliviously livid, he added a "Good". Th