Chapter 455
He put his phone away and hurried toward her.
Graduation season was also recruitment season, and the university had designated a large plaza for companies to set up booths for a job fair. Wanting to secure a prime spot, Noreen and Claire had arrived bright and early. They’d managed to snag an excellent location-highly visible and right on the main path to the grand hall.
At that moment, Noreen and Claire were directing their staff on setting up the booth.
Bianca, walking in from the main gate, saw Noreen instantly, and her expression darkened. When she realized what Noreen was doing, a scornful smile touched her lips. She quickened her pace to catch up with Professor William, who was chatting warmly with the university’s provost.
Learning that Bianca was Professor William’s student, Provost Ferris was exceptionally courteous to her.
Bianca seized the opportunity. “Provost Ferris, my company is also recruiting today. Would it be possible for you to help us arrange a good location?”
“Of course, that’s no problem at all,” Provost Ferris agreed readily. “I’ll have someone take care of it right away.”
“Thank you so much, Provost Ferris,” Bianca said, then promptly called the HR department from the Ascendancy Group. They were scheduled to be at the job fair but had arrived late and were stuck with a terrible spot. Just as they were wondering what to do, Bianca called and told them she had secured a prime location for them.
A few minutes later, Bianca led the Ascendancy team directly to Noreen’s booth.
Noreen’s team had just finished setting up when Bianca arrived with her entourage. She didn’t say a word. The university official sent by the provost understood his cue and approached Noreen.
“Excuse me,” he said formally. “I’m sorry, but this location was reserved in advance for another company. Could you please move your booth over there? Thank you.”
Claire, who had just sat down to catch her breath, shot back up, her temper flaring. “Reserved in advance? We’ve been here setting up for the last hour. Why didn’t you say anything then?”
Noreen also chimed in. “If it was reserved, shouldn’t there have been some kind of sign?”
The official maintained his bureaucratic tone. “My apologies, but this is the university’s arrangement. Please cooperate.” This update ıs available on ÍŸ.net
“You can’t just
Noreen gently pulled Claire back. “Don’t lose your cool. Let me make a call.” She stepped aside to use her phone.
Claire stood her ground in front of the booth. “We’re not moving until we hear it from your supervisor.”
Bianca, however, ignored her completely and instructed her own team, “Set up right here. I’ve already cleared it with Provost Ferris.”
Claire’s eyes narrowed. Of all people, it had to be Bianca. What were the odds? She immediately understood what was happening. Fine Bianca wanted to pick a fight, Claire was more than happy to oblige
“Well, well,” Claire began, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Look at you, ignoring
all the brand-new spots to fight over a used one.”
“You must have a special thing for taking things other people have already used, don’t you?”
“It’s a fascinating little habit.”
“Oh, by the way,” she added with a smirk, “your slip is showing.”
Bianca didn’t recognize Claire but assumed she was one of Noreen’s friends. The rapid-fire, crystal-clear insults were loud enough for the gathering crowd to hear every word. Bianca’s face paled, unable to get a word in edgewise.
When Claire mentioned her slip, Bianca instinctively glanced down Even the HR person next to her checked “No it’s not What does that even mean?” fo
Someone in the crowd snickered. “She’s calling her trash.”