“You certainly have an impressive sponsor.


    I wonder who will be next to get the boot.


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    Ste paid little heed to the spitefulments.


    She eventually managed to break free from the crowd and hastened to Matthew’s office.


    Knocking on the door, she entered with urgency and confronted Matthew.


    “Mr.


    rk, why did you fire Docie and promote me? Can you provide a reason?”


    Matthew had anticipated Ste’s arrival, and he gestured for her to take a seat as she entered his office.


    “Please, have a seat.


    I’ll exin everything to you.


    ”


    Ste, eager to understand the circumstances,plied, sitting down with a mixture of curiosity and anxiety.


    Matthew posed a question.


    “Have you thought about why your design was giarized?”


    Ste hesitated for a moment.


    She had indeed pondered this question the previous night, but she couldn’t pinpoint where she had gone wrong.


    Matthew’s inquiry, however, added ayer ofplexity to her contemtions.


    Could it be…?


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    Matthew maintained a watchful eye on Ste’s reaction, seeking signs ofprehension.


    He nodded at her unspoken realization, confirming, “Yes, your design drawing was stolen by Docie and passed on to Z.


    ”


    Ste inhaled sharply.


    It hadn’t even crossed her mind that the Leak could have originated from within thepany.


    “As the manager of thispany, I cannot tolerate such hical behavior among our employees, so Docie had to be terminated,” Matthew dered in aposed, businesslike tone.


    “I doubt any reputablepany would consider hiring a designer with such questionable ethics.


    ”


    Ste found herself epting this exnation, but she had another burning question.


    “But, Mr.


    rk, why have you appointed me to take over Docie’s position?” she inquired cautiously.


    Matthew maintained his characteristic air of cool detachment as he exined, “As I mentioned earlier, Prosperity Group’s participation in the ssicLuxe Design Competition was driven by our quest to identify talented designers.


    ”


    Ste nodded in agreement, trying to grasp the significance of his words.


    “Your first-ce victory in thepetition signifies the market’s recognition of your design skills,” Matthew continued.