A Ruling Passion – Chapter 0864

“Aw, I guess I got it wrong, then. But, really, an accusation like that? You didn’t cross me or anything, and I’ve never looked for a fight. You’re a little too easily triggered,” Tiffany intoned, shrugging. “Anyway, aren’t you here because you were looking for Eric? Well, what’s keeping you? Get moving. We can’t be caught dead doing frivolous things during work, you know.”

Vicky started toward Eric’s office furiously, her high heels stabbing the floor on every step. She slammed the door shut so hard, Eric jerked and asked, “What’s with you? Someone crapped in your popcorn?”

She stomped her foot. “That Tiffany! A-and Tanya! They ganged up and shouted at me with this diatribe! What for? It’s not like I’ve triggered them or anything. Uuuurgggggh! Seriously, babe, you keep them around and give them jobs in your company and pay their wages, and this is how they repay you? Treating your girlfriend with that sort of nasty attitude? It’s like they don’t even realize that I’m their future Lady Boss or something!”

Eric was thrown off-board. “Why would they do that to you if you didn't provoke them? I also need to make myself clear. I’m not doing special favors by keeping them around. They stay in my company because they’re that competent, and I only want competent people working for me. So please, don’t repeat that sort of thing. It’s unpleasant, and it could hurt relations.”

Vicky did not expect that this would be his response. “Oh. Et tu, Eric Nathaniel? Not exactly subtle in that change of attitude now that we’re living together, darling!” she jeered. “I guess this is just what men are. Once they got their trophy, they don’t give a damn about her anymore. Or should I be wondering if you have some special relationships with them, hmm? Why else would you take their side instead of mine? What if I want you to fire them right now? Would you break up with me just to save them?”