"Yes, I gave you some freedom to make your own decisions, but that doesn't mean you should act recklessly.”

Donna didn't care what she said yesterday. She had worked in this company for so many years. She was confident that she could solve this problem.

She stepped in front of Ariana, effectively cutting her off. With a wave of her hand and a deceptive smile, Donna attempted to spin the situation to her advantage.

As Theodore's icy gaze fell upon her, Donna felt her words stick in her throat, leaving her stuttering and tongue-tied. Her mind went blank as she struggled to remember what she had intended to say.

It was Ariana, who, with a derisive snort, took charge of the situation, stepping forward to explain everything.