Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 363

Suzanne had been fined for receiving flowers and for being late. Yet these people could gossip during work hours without any consequences?

Lilian's expression darkened instantly, and she glared at Suzanne. "Suzanne, don't try to drag us all down just because you got fined. Are we not even allowed to talk at work?"

What kind of ridiculous dream was she having?

Seline remained silent, standing aside as she looked at Suzanne with a troubled expression. But deep inside, she was thrilled.

This was exactly what she wanted—an argument.

If this continued, Suzanne would be ostracized by everyone in the company, making her life difficult.

Suzanne looked at the people in front of her and said sharply, "The Elite Contest is coming up soon. Where are your designs? Are they ready? If you're here gossiping instead of working, shouldn't you be fined?"

Hearing that, Lilian bit her lip, her expression turning somewhat unnatural. But she still looked at Suzanne arrogantly and retorted, "What does it have to do with you? The storeroom doesn't have the emerald that I need. Do you think I can just magically create something?"

Suzanne smirked coldly. This was exactly what she wanted to hear.

Seline had locked up the emeralds, and Suzanne wasn't the only one affected by this.

Her sharp gaze landed on Seline as she said, "You're the manager of the design department. The storeroom ran out of emeralds, and you didn't even submit a request to the procurement department?"

Seline's face fell. Why was she suddenly the one under fire now?

Without waiting for a response, Suzanne continued, "Do you have any idea how important the Elite Contest is to Yates Corporation? What kind of manager are you?"

Instantly, the entire design department fell into a tense silence. Everyone felt a heavy pressure from Suzanne's presence. She was just an intern. Why did she carry such an intense and intimidating air?

She had planned to make things difficult for Suzanne and delay her project, but instead, she had shot herself in the foot.

This wretched bitch!

Seline cursed her repeatedly in her heart.

Suzanne remained composed as she tapped her fingers on her desk and questioned coldly, "You didn't know we needed them? Not being able to produce any decent designs is one thing, but do you not even understand the basics of this job?"

She then pointed at Lilian. "Her design is inspired by Eldermere Highlands, using green tourmaline as the main material. The tourmaline must be pure and transparent to bring out the essence of the piece."

Lilian stiffened. She disliked Suzanne, but she wasn't wrong. That was precisely why she hadn't dared to use the flawed tourmaline in the storeroom.

Suzanne then pointed at Macey. "Her design is based on the Mirellan Masquerade, requiring rubies and sapphires. Do you think the low-quality materials in the storeroom are good enough for an entry into the Elite Contest?"