Chapter 674: Sansa's audacity in addressing Marissa in such a manner stemmed from Marissa's relatively modest attire, which seemed less costly.
The Peridot Consortium was a strictly hierarchical organization, where subordinates were expected to exhibit absolute deference to their superiors.
Individuals in the higher echelons were typically adorned in opulent clothing, making them easily identifiable even without knowing their names.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMoreover, the Peridot Consortium had a unique culture, with numerous members involved in activities beyond the comprehension of lower ranks.
Consequently, it was not unusual to encounter enigmatic figures wearing masks within the organization.
Marissa's masked presence, therefore, did not appear unusual. However, her plain black professional outfit led Sansa and others to misjudge her as merely an ordinary member.
As it was Marissa's inaugural visit to the Peridot Consortium, her familiarity with its internal dynamics was limited. Nonetheless, she was well-acquainted with Sansa's and her daughter's domineering behavior.
Your imagination starts at g V In σ v☐☐s.conn Unperturbed by Sansa's reprimand, Marissa responded with a composed demeanor, "The path is quite wide. Why must you insist on walking directly where I'm standing?" "How dare you!" Sansa retorted. "A subordinate should step aside when encountering a superior. Are you ignorant of this fundamental protocol?" "Oh?" Marissa looked at Sansa with a hint of amusement. "May I inquire what your status is?" Sansa was momentarily taken aback. She struggled to define her exact status within the organization.
While rumors circulated that the Peridot Consortium's president regarded Sansa and her daughter highly, the details remained obscure to outsiders.
Sansa lacked significant ability or physical prowess. To Clarissa, Sansa was of no value and had no official role. Sansa's temporary affluence was entirely dependent on Ayla.
Ayla herself held no formal position; she was merely a test subject for drug experiments.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn truth, Clarissa had clandestinely recruited them and instructed them to maintain secrecy. Sansa, in a drunken state, had inadvertently revealed their confidential status.
Clarissa was incensed and chastised Sansa severely. However, due to Ayla's invaluable contributions to drug testing, Clarissa eventually chose to overlook the breach.
Following Clarissa's covert removal from the position of president, all her trusted subordinates were recalled overnight. Consequently, only those directly involved were aware of the regchange within the Peridot Consortium.
Kevin, the new acting president, specifically summoned Sanse and to the meeting at the Peridot Ayla to Consortium headquarters.
This led Sansa and Ayla to mistakenly believe that their m positions would be publicly om acknowledged, which only intensified their arrogance