6. Fired

Valarie's Pov

Isa pushed my wheelchair out of the car" I wore a cold look as I stepped inside BLACKROSE INTERPRISES one of the tallest Skyscraper buildings in San Francisco

Good morning Mam greeted the receptionist shakily as I entered the Building" Good morning I responded without sparing her a glance as Isa pushed my wheelchair inside the private elevator"

The elevator door dinged open as soon as we reached the forth floor" a sinister smile made it's way to my lips as I noticed how conversations died mid sentence as soon as I stepped out" the employees hands flew back to their keyboard typing nervously' their eyes glued on their screens.

Good morning Boss greeted Clare my PA following beside me as I headed to my office

Morning Clare I greeted expressionlessly" have you arranged the meeting I requested I asked with a neutral face as Isa pushed my wheelchair towards my office

Yes Boss everyone is already in the boardroom she said following hastly besides us

Good then" Isabella take me to the boardroom I said looking forward" don't get me wrong I liked shortening her name but whenever we were around people I used her full name" that's because I didn't want people to think I had gone soft I needed to keep my cold personality alive

Clare the file I said stretching my hand to the side " here it is Boss I made sure it has all the information you asked for' she said handing it over to me

Thank you I said looking into it" I frowned as I noticed something amiss in the file"

The door dramatically flew open as I entered the boardroom" as usual conversations died mid sentence everyone alert by my presence

Don't stop at my account" continue I said with sarcasm my eyes flamming with anger

Everyone's eyes followed me as Isabella positioned my wheelchair at the head of the large table"

I called this meeting to discuss the tender contract of the new Mall I explained calmly looking at them" but there's something bothering me though I said my voice turning ice cold" the atmosphere in the room shifting

Can someone explain to me why VOSS INTERPRISES our competition has the same Mall blueprints designs as our company I asked giving them a dark look

Everyone turned to look at one another" each one of them looking puzzled

I drew my breath frustrated"

Xavier you're the head architect in charge of this project, care to explain how this happened' how our blueprints got leaked I asked looking at him"

I quietly watched him sweat profusely while nervously fixing his tie" I don't have all day I said looking at him coldly

Actually Boss.. he spoke in a low voice stuttering"

What happened speak up I said leaning my elbow on the large table"

Actually Boss I took the blueprints home to have them thoroughly checked, my girlfriend Lisa who I trusted stole them behind my back and sold them to Voss Interpreses" he explained his shirt wet with sweat

Believe me boss I'm really sorry I didn't know she would betray me" I loved her' please forgive me it won't happen again he said pleadingly folding his hands together

I let out a yawn' indicating I was getting bored with his pleading" Love'' how stupid I said looking at him coldly' my green eyes ice cold

You're fired" take him out of my sight I said emotionlessly looking at the two security guards standing at the door

What" you can't do this to me I've worked for this company for seven years" I'll sue you he threatened looking at me"

I chuckled coldly looking at him back" I'll have my lawyers take care of your lawsuit I said dismissively without sparing him another glance"

You bitch you'll get what's coming for you!!! he threatened pointing his finger at me as the security guards dragged him away

Hmh.. I clear my throat like nothing had happened" meeting adjourned everyone get back to your work places I said waving the back of my hand dismissively

Clare"

Yes Boss she said coming next to me

Hire a new architect to replace the old one" make sure he's better than the last one I said emotionlessly