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    “What is it?”


    “She isn’t the first. That elevator used to be reserved for Brenda Myers. Now that she’s out of the picture, Rachel’s taking full advantage.”


    The conversation spiraled from whispers to full-blown gossip, eachment more absurd than thest.


    Someone took a sip of their coffee and lowered their voice.


    “You know, I once saw hime down just to talk to Brenda. They were arguing about Rachel. And not long after Rachel joined thepany, Brenda resigned. Don’t you think that’s a little suspicious?”


    “It’s more than odd,” Vivien Lawson from finance chimed in, unfazed.


    “Justst week, I saw Rachel in Mr. Vance’s office, and he personally made her coffee. If you ask me, she pushed Brenda out. She may look innocent, but she’s got a scheming mind.”


    Just then, Samira stormed into the room, her voice sharp.


    “Vivien, enough! Brenda left to manage her family’s business overseas. That had nothing to do with Rachel!”


    “Oh, you’re really loyal, aren’t you?” Vivien sneered, crossing her legs.


    “Who doesn’t know that Rachel is an expert at ying the victim? How else could Mr. Vance be sopletely under her spell? Everyone knows promotions around here are all about tenure. She’s barely been here a minute and has already been made director. If you ask me, she doesn’t deserve it.”


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    “You…” Samira’s confidence wavered. She was still new, and Vivien had been at thepany long enough to know how to tear someone down with words.


    Just then, a voice rang from the hallway.


    “Vivien,” Alban called out coolly, stepping into view. “Should I remind the finance department about those questionable spa receipts you submittedst quarter?”


    The room wentpletely silent.


    Vivien’s face drained of color, and she left, her posture hunched as she walked away in silence.


    The rest of the group didn’t hesitate to disperse.


    Alban walked over to Rachel.


    “I apologize for the disturbance. If this situation arises again, just let me know, and I’ll take care of it right away.”


    “I appreciate your help today.”


    Once Alban was gone, Samira was still seething.


    “Rachel, why did you let them walk away without consequences? It was the perfect chance to deal with them.”


    “Their words were rude, but I’ve just been promoted, and you’re still new here. It’s not smart to make enemies this early in our careers. Plus, Vivien is a veteran. She might gossip, but she’s good at her job.”


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