CHAPTER 115

The weight of her decision settled in Valentina's chest, but she didn't waver.

She had given them a chance—one chance. They ruined it.

They were done.

She didn't want to be the type of director who fired people on her first day, but this? This was too much to ignore.

Hudson and Camille had no place in her team.

And if she let them stay, they would only do worse next time.

Her voice was calm, but there was no room for negotiation.

"You are both dismissed. I have no interest in working with people who are actively plotting my downfall."

The two of them froze, their faces drained of color.

"But, Director Valentina, please—" Hudson started, his voice shaking.

"We didn't know," Camille added quickly, desperation creeping into her tone.

"It was all the waiter's idea! He suggested it! We—we didn't think it would go this far!"

However Valentina's stare remained cold.