“Mentor, I never imagined that it would be you leading this project, that’s why I thought the way the work was done seemed so familiar and neat,” Selena respectfully said, standing in front of Victoria.
“Please, have a seat,” Victoria calmly said, tapping the chair beside her.
“Mentor, as far as I know, you are the wife of the chairman of Luca Group, that’s also the reason why I agreed to come here to see you, but what do they say about the woman who wants to snatch the project from you?” Selena asked in surprise.
Victoria smiled, “That’s Johanna, a distant relative of the Casellas, she has claimed the identity as the chairman’s Mistress.”
“But why did you let her do this? That shameless woman might tarnish your reputation,” Selena said, confused.
“I allowed her to take on this identity to conceal my own, don’t worry, when this project opens, they will know who the real wife of the chairman is. Let’s just let her use it for a few more days,” Victoria explained with a smile.
Selena nodded.
“For now, let’s ignore these petty annoyances, this is also to drive away unreasonable people in the department. I will take care of these minor things myself, so my husband won’t be bothered,” Victoria explained before standing up from her seat, “let’s meet again at the opening,” she said with a smile before leaving the conference room.
“Yes, mentor” Selena respectfully bowed as she saw Victoria leave.
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Victoria returned to her desk, seeing Johanna scowling while whispering to the others. Victoria smiled and ignored them.
As Lucas and Lorenzo walked towards their department, Erica whispered to Johanna, “Madam Johanna, your husband is approaching, greet him quickly, tell him about Victoria humiliating you.”
“Madam Johanna, please ask your husband to give us some kind words, maybe he can increase our salaries,” Kc added.
‘Complain my ass, what salary increase? I can’t even become a regular employee, he’s not my husband anyway,’ she thought before forcing a shy smile and saying, “my husband doesn’t want me to use my influence, you know Luca Group’s standing within its reputation,” Johanna reasoned.
Erica and Kc were disappointed but they just smiled and didn’t complain.
When Lucas arrived in front of them, Lorenzo spoke, “Jewelry Department, listen up, you are the highlights of the upcoming event, I just want to ensure that you perform well. Also, the chairman will introduce his one and only woman in his life at this event.”
“I don’t want any failures, you know the consequences if you make a mistake,” Lucas said coldly before looking at Johanna’s group.
“Your husband is looking at you, madam, he seems to have high hopes for you,” Erica said.
“Yes, it’s a shame you won’t be the one giving the speech at the opening, it will be Victoria instead,” Kc added before glaring at Victoria.
Johanna frowned, “Those blind people who chose her as the project leader.”
“Maybe not, because even Ms. Selena praised her, maybe Victoria does have the capability,” Kc said, not feeling the heavy atmosphere around them.
Erica nodded, “Yes, I never thought Victoria had that kind of capability, she impressed the apprentice of an international designer.”
Johanna glared at them, “What’s this? Are you on my side or Victoria’s?” she said irritably before glancing at Victoria, ‘I won’t let this woman succeed.’
Lucas looked at Victoria, smiled, and left. Manager Jen, who was on the side, saw the scene and realized that the usually cold chairman was smiling at Victoria. She knew that no woman had ever made the chairman smile, no matter how beautiful or sexy they were, but Victoria was different because she managed to make the Tyrant Boss smile. Her respect for Victoria increased, and for some reason, she felt that Victoria was much deeper and perhaps even more intimidating than Lucas. She felt a chill down her spine.
With a wicked smile, Johanna said, “In the upcoming event, I will tarnish Victoria’s reputation. Let her enjoy these remaining days for now.”
“Madam, tell me your plan and we will assist you,” Kc said.
Johanna smiled before whispering her plans.
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A joyful evening is taking place at Turtin Palace, this is the night of the opening of Luca Group’s new project with a theme of Elegance in Diversity. Various prominent figures in the world of business in Rome can be seen here, they are here to build new connections and witness the new project that Luca Group is unveiling.
Wealthy families and other jewelry designers from different places or companies can also be seen here, they are here to see the new designs and meet the person who has captured the attention and admiration of the apprentice of V. They want to get to know this person to establish connections and seek help in the future if needed.
Victoria entered wearing an elegant white dress, her hair tied up and holding a small bag, one could say a famous brand or label adorned her body, she walked elegantly in, catching the attention of everyone at the venue, whether male or female, all of them had faces filled with admiration.
Only Johanna wears a frown at this moment, irritated that Victoria always outshines her.
“Madam, this woman has stolen the limelight from you again,” Erica says while looking at Victoria receiving admiration from others.
“Don’t worry, Erica, when Madam’s plan is executed properly, Victoria’s reputation will surely plummet like a shooting star,” Kc says with a grin.
Johanna smiles before walking towards Victoria, she looks her up and down before speaking, “You look beautiful, did this come from your old sugar daddy?”
Victoria smiles before whispering, “say everything you want to say, your lies will surely be exposed tonight,” ignoring Johanna’s attempt to provoke and walks towards the crowd to get a glass of wine.
“Madam, what did she say?” Erica asks.
Johanna doesn’t reply but approaches Victoria and pulls her towards her, “Victoria, stop pretending to be rich here, we know about your relationship with Felix,” Johanna shouts, catching everyone’s attention.
Victoria turns around before giving Johanna a powerful slap, “say another nonsense and I will shut your mouth for you,” calm yet dominant.
Johanna steps back from the force of the slap and holds her swollen cheek, “how dare you slap me!” Johanna shouts in disbelief.
“Victoria! Did you really have the audacity to hurt the chairman’s wife?! Let’s see how you’ll get out of here alive when the chairman arrives!” Kc scolded.
When most of them hear that the person who was slapped is the chairman’s wife, they whisper and point fingers at Victoria.
But Johanna feels successful when she sees the scene, ‘Victoria, let’s see how I’ll face you now, I will kick you out and take your limelight tonight,’ she thinks, imagining her successful plan.
Johanna stands up confidently after hearing the whispers around her, “Victoria, kneel and apologize then leave this place, I will forgive you, everyone knows how scary my husband can be,” she arrogantly says, certain that Victoria would be afraid.
Victoria smiles before giving Johanna another powerful slap, surprising everyone.