Chapter 153

"I can't stand these scheming, petty people." A male voice scoffed. "I joined this company to build something great, not to associate with people like her. Just sharing an office with her is annoying." "Oh, that's Samson Reed, the new hire from yesterday." Patricia forced an awkward smile. "He's young and impulsive. He's probably just influenced by the things he heard from others." With Mia gone and Scarlett taking over, there were bound to be people who accepted the change and others who didn't. Since I was involved in the transition—and given my particular background—it was no surprise that some people resented me and would whisper things behind my back. I straightened my back and walked into the office. The two people who had been chatting instantly clammed up when they saw me. Samson hadn't recognized me at first, but the way the older employees immediately fell silent made it clear who I was. He gave me a once-over before getting up and returning to his desk. "Catherine, how