Dumping The Ice King His Mini-Tyrant novel Chapter 461

“Sorry, Ms. Lockridge, the alarms in the data center are deafening. Let’s switch to a video call.”

As Selene spoke, she pulled out her phone and plugged in the connection cable. Gwyneth tapped her screen, and a moment later, her face appeared, projected onto the giant monitor at the front of the room.

Everyone looked up. Annalise Johnston’s surprise was clear in her voice. “Ms. Lockridge?”

From Gwyneth’s perspective, she could only see Selene’s face through the camera on Selene’s phone.

“Ms. Lockridge, I’m at the data center now. Please advise.”

Selene’s tone was calm and poised. Gwyneth replied, “You’re the leader of all of QuanTech Innovations. When it comes to technical matters, what guidance could I possibly give you?”

Selene pressed the speaker button, and Gwyneth’s voice echoed through the room, almost surreal against the urgent blare of the alarms.

The people around them looked uncertain, caught off guard by the turn of events.

“Selene, are you aware that City Hall officials are here today to inspect QuanTech, and the Prism Network is malfunctioning? As its developer, you can’t dodge responsibility for this.”

Selene answered, “But Ms. Lockridge, ever since I arrived at QuanTech, everything has felt strange. The employees don’t seem to know me at all, and it seems there’s already someone else in charge. Isn’t that right, Ms. Johnston? You’re the director here, aren’t you?”

As she spoke, Selene pulled her phone back so Gwyneth could see the scene behind her—Annalise Johnston, the City Hall officials, and several of QuanTech’s researchers all standing together.

Leo was seated among the group. Even through the blurry video feed on Gwyneth’s phone, his striking looks stood out.

Gwyneth’s eyes narrowed, her expression turning steely.

She hadn’t anticipated that Selene would see right through her scheme, bringing the City Hall officials along and forcing Gwyneth to take a stand in front of everyone.

Drawing a slow, steady breath, Gwyneth admitted to herself that it had been a long time since anyone had made her feel this cornered.

“Ms. Lockridge, what’s going on?” Annalise asked, incredulous. “What deal did you make with Selene?”

Gwyneth replied, “Selene is the developer behind Project Prism—she’s also the head of QuanTech Innovations.”

Annalise froze. “She’s…in charge? Then what about—”

“Director Johnston!” Gwyneth’s voice rang out, leaving no room for argument. “As director, your job is to support Selene. Am I understood?”