Victoria Holloway didn't like Madeline Monroe at all. Dropping her hypocritical facade, she openly drew battle lines and did everything she could to make Madeline's life miserable.
Taking a breath, Victoria's attitude shifted slightly. "Didn't you say you wanted to quit? If I get the resignation paperwork sorted, you won't sign this transfer form, right?"
Madeline's voice was devoid of emotion. "Yes."
"Fine. I'll get it right now," Victoria said.
Graduating from a top-tier university, Victoria had solid connections both outside and within the Whitman Group. Even though Madeline's resignation technically required executive approval, Victoria knew the loopholes. Since Lucius Whitman had already greenlit the transfer, a refusal signature from Madeline was all Human Resources needed to process her departure immediately.
The moment Madeline signed the refusal, Victoria pulled a few strings and expedited the process. By the end of the day, Madeline had her official resignation papers in hand, officially leaving the Whitman Group.
Without missing a beat, Madeline texted Silas Hayden.
She arranged a start date at his company.
When Madeline arrived at Photon Tech, Silas was already waiting by the entrance.
"Welcome back."
Madeline smiled.
Silas introduced her to the core team.
They exchanged skeptical glances, their disdain for her academic background palpable.
Silas had always set incredibly high standards for his staff, holding a doctorate from a prestigious university himself. To them, bringing in someone with Madeline's credentials to lead the team felt like a bad joke.
Silas noticed their attitude.
But he remained unfazed. He knew Madeline would prove them wrong in due time.
Madeline sensed the cold shoulder from the company.
Especially from the female assistant, Lyra Lawrence, who kept shooting her weird, hostile glares.

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