Chapter 542 A Deeper Collaboration

"How shameless." Annie's calm yet cutting remark floated across the room, instantly setting Mackenzie off. "What did you just say?" Mackenzie snapped, turning to glare at her. "Annie, keep quiet," Mr. Finnley warned, casting her a sharp look in an attempt to defuse the situation. But Annie wasn't having it. She stood up, her expression stoic as she looked directly at them. "I said that Ms. Mack Lennon is shameless. Didn't you kick Rinatta and Astrid off this project in the first place? And you made it clear they wouldn't be needed. Now that you've screwed up the progress, you're trying to pin it on someone else? "Did you seriously think you could handle a major project like this without someone as experienced as Rinatta? Delusional much? You're just an intern!" Annie's words were blunt, leaving no room for argument. No one spoke up to defend Mackenzie. In fact, a few colleagues even nodded subtly in agreement. Everyone knew Mackenzie's skills—or lack thereof. If she were