Chapter 141

Ian immediately picked up the phone and called the advertising department, cutting Jessica's attendance bonus for the month. "Are you nuts? Why are you docking my pay?!" Jessica's sharp ears picked that up before the elevator doors could close. She stomped her foot in protest. The rest of the employees inside the elevator looked like they wished they could vanish on the spot. Louise stepped in, completely ignoring the commotion. The elevator gave a warning ding-overloaded. "One of you get off," she said, her tone flat. Everyone exchanged awkward glances, unsure who she meant. Without missing a beat, Ian shoved Jessica out. The second she was out, the elevator went silent. "Close the door," Louise ordered. The doors slid shut on Jessica's stunned face. Later that day, the company's gossip chat exploded with rumors of the Bennett sisters having a fallout. Louise didn't even bat an eye. "Gather the business department heads for a meeting," she said, stepping into her office. She paused br