Chapter Twenty-One: Targeted

Later in the afternoon, Isabella, determined to tackle her tasks independently, decided to return to Edith’s office to address the matter she had initially sought help with. After knocking several times with no answer, she cautiously opened the door, only to find the office empty. Realizing Edith had played her dirty, Isabella felt a surge of anger. She made sure not to touch anything and quickly left the room. As the day neared its end, Edith stirred up a storm by declaring that a vital document, containing company secrets, had vanished from her office. Word spread like wildfire across the company. Alexander was unfortunately on a business meeting and couldn’t intervene. Isabella tried to clear the air but Edith was stubborn and unwavering. She blamed Isabella for the loss of the documents. Isabella astonished “Are you insinuating I took the documents?” “ Who else will, if not you?” Edith mocked. Edith, agitated by Isabella’s composed response, continued to accuse her of being involv