Free Web NovelChapter 51: Chapter 51 Copy
Author’s POV
Sunny spent the entire morning buzzing with anticipation. The office air felt charged with possibility—and sweet revenge. She examined the flash drive in her hand with smug satisfaction. She’d only tweaked a few numbers in Sylvia’s stolen proposal, essentially changing nothing but the name on the cover page. The perfect crime.
"Let’s see how the mighty omega fares without her precious presentation," Sunny whispered. Her wolf instincts hummed beneath her skin, recognizing the opportunity to climb the pack hierarchy. "Once I secure this project, you’ll be the first I tear down, Sylvia."
What had started as revenge for Leo had evolved into something more primal—a chance to establish dominance in the corporate territory of Frostline Enterprises.
Sylvia wasn’t blind to the scheming. Yet she maintained her composure, channeling her energy into gaining deeper insights about the Vertex project. A true Alpha prepared for battle by understanding the terrain completely.
When afternoon came, the project manager summoned the entire team to the conference room.
Lily walked protectively beside Sylvia, her loyalty unwavering despite not knowing her friend’s true lineage. As they approached the doorway, Sunny deliberately rammed her shoulder into Sylvia’s with enough force to make a statement. Instead of apologizing, she flashed a contemptuous smile.
The flash drive felt like a trophy in her pocket. Soon she would push Sylvia out completely. What reason did she have to show deference to a rival she was about to destroy?
"What the actual hell?" Lily’s eyes flashed with indignation. "Did she seriously just body-check you and not even say sorry? The nerve of that woman!"
She rolled up her sleeves, her protective instincts flaring. "I’m gonna give Miss Sunny a reality check. Her manners have completely gone to the wolves!"
Sylvia caught Lily’s arm, her grip firm but gentle—the touch of someone accustomed to commanding respect without force.
"Save your energy," Sylvia said, her voice low and controlled. "She’s not worth it. We have more important matters to focus on—securing the Vertex project is what really counts."
Lily deflated slightly. "Fine, but only because you asked nicely."
They took their seats across from Sunny, who sat with the self-satisfied air of someone who believed they’d already won. Her posture screamed dominance—a beta pretending to be an Alpha. frёewebηovel.cѳm
"Look at her," Lily whispered, leaning close to Sylvia. "She’s strutting around like she just took down an elk single-handedly. What’s she got to be so damn smug about?"
Sylvia gently nudged Lily to silence her. The corporate landscape was treacherous—Leo’s allies could be anywhere, lurking like wolves in the shadows. Who knew how many others like Sunny were just waiting for the right moment to pounce?
Lily pressed her lips together, understanding the silent warning.
The project manager called the meeting to order, his voice rising as he reached the critical point: "Now, regarding the Vertex project, anyone with proposals can present them now."
He gestured toward the presentation area, but his eyes locked specifically on Sylvia. Everyone knew Ms. Frost’s reputation for brilliant strategies—her previous framework for Vertex had already impressed the notoriously difficult client.
When Sylvia remained seated, the manager’s expression froze in confusion. His eyes widened in silent questioning, desperately blinking signals at her to come forward before valuable time was wasted.
Then, the unexpected happened.
"I’d like to present, sir."
All heads turned toward Sunny’s confident voice.
The manager’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You? Are you certain about this?"
His skepticism was justified—Sunny had always been a background figure, only noticeable when standing in Leo’s shadow. Her sudden interest in leading a presentation seemed completely out of character.
"Absolutely certain," Sunny replied with unwavering confidence. "I never step up unless I’m sure I can deliver."
She had dressed for the occasion in a vibrant dress that screamed for attention—a stark departure from her usual understated attire. The transformation left everyone, including Lily, visibly stunned.
Sylvia observed silently, resting her chin on her hand with casual elegance. Her relaxed demeanor resembled a powerful she-wolf watching a young pup’s clumsy attempts at hunting—amused, yet aware of the inevitable outcome.
Sunny caught Sylvia’s composed expression and fury tightened her fists.
"Just you wait, princess," she thought venomously. "Let’s see that smirk stay in place when I steal your thunder. Without this proposal, you’re nothing in the manager’s eyes."
With chest puffed out like a territorial wolf marking its boundary, Sunny strutted to the front of the room. Her chin tilted upward with unearned confidence.
Sylvia couldn’t help but find the display entertaining. When Sunny connected her flash drive and the presentation appeared on screen, understanding flashed in Sylvia’s eyes. The theft was confirmed.
Rather than react, Sylvia merely raised an eyebrow, a ghost of a smile playing on her lips. She completely ignored Sunny’s challenging glare.
Sunny gritted her teeth. "You won’t be looking so calm in a minute."
She cleared her throat dramatically. "This proposal represents days of my hard work," she announced. "I believe Vertex’s luxury hot springs project would benefit from a high-fashion brand partnership. Alternatively, we could secure a celebrity spokesperson and produce a reality show to promote the resort." freēwebnovel.com
She clicked to the next slide, methodically explaining the concept’s specifics.
The room fell silent as everyone absorbed the presentation details. When she finished, collective gasps filled the room. The quality seemed almost unbelievable coming from someone like Sunny.
Even the manager couldn’t hide his astonishment. "This... Sunny, are you certain you created this proposal yourself?"
Sunny’s face flushed with indignation. "What exactly are you implying, sir? I’m presenting my own work. Who else would have created it?"
The manager studied her confident expression, struggling with a sense of déjà vu—the concepts felt strangely familiar, yet he couldn’t place why. But Sunny had claimed ownership, and the evidence was before them.
The team exchanged glances before breaking into applause.
"Well done, Sunny. This proposal is excellent."
"Truly surprising. It aligns perfectly with our current direction."
"We may have underestimated you. This shows real potential."
The praise washed over Sunny like moonlight during a full transformation. Pride swelled in her chest.
"This is how it should be," she thought triumphantly. "I’m just as capable as Sylvia. Why should she get all the attention?"
She savored the moment, no longer dependent on Leo’s influence. Unlike Sylvia, who she believed relied on male protection, Sunny had proven herself independently.
The moment of glory was interrupted when the project manager turned to Sylvia. "Sylvia, do you have any additional insights to share?"
Sunny’s expression contorted with disdain, her suspicions confirmed.
"Excuse me?" she interjected, unable to contain herself. "My proposal just received unanimous approval from leadership."
Her voice dripped with sarcasm. "Are we not using my concept after all? Or is there some reason we need to hear from your favorite employee?"
She shot Sylvia a blatant eye-roll, abandoning all pretense of professionalism.
The hostility was so transparent it made Lily’s blood boil.
"Seriously?" Lily muttered under her breath. "She puts together one decent presentation and suddenly thinks she’s the CEO of the company? Give me a break."
