Chapter 138

　　Tabitha's POV 　　Soon, everyone in the department knew Daphne had slapped me. 　　Meanwhile, Derek left me in full charge of the project, and a warning was issued in all the chat groups. 　　Those who weren't stupid sensed something off. 　　Given that it was Alvin who had arranged for me to work here, they now suspected that instead of Alvin, Derek was the one backing me up! 　　My colleagues in Group C were terrified the second they realized that. 　　No one dared to compete with me for the project anymore. They were practically waiting in line to fawn me up. 　　Emma placed the latte I had asked for respectfully on my desk with an ingratiating smile. 　　"Tabitha, here's the latte I bought for you. It's precisely how you wanted it. Easy on the sugar, no ice. Oh, and I got you an afternoon tea as well." 　　The exquisite pastries filled my desk. Everyone else looked at her with disdain. 　　As I glanced at her, she continued, "I was ignorant. Please forgive me. If you need anything, feel free to ask.