Chapter 83

Most people were clear-headed and unwilling to let their efforts go to waste. Since they had decided to go ahead with it, they needed to prepare for the bid. Lorraine had just posted a few work assignments in the project group chat when a message from Deana popped up. "This isn't my job; it's yours. Handle it yourselves." This had come in just as the others were about to reply to Lorraine's message. Everyone exchanged bewildered glances and looked at Lorraine. Lorraine wasn't going to let it slide and replied, "Fine, leave the group then. I'll remove your name from the project." Deana protested again and typed, "Why should I? I've done all the tasks assigned to me before this. I should be credited on this project." A strange silence fell over the office as soon as this message was received. It was a clear case of wanting to have one's cake and eat it too. Deana's actions showed that she wanted to avoid work while stillt taking the credit for it. Did she think she could coast o