The Event

Later that week, the annual Global Media Symposium was held in the grand ballroom of the city's most exclusive luxury hotel.

It was a formal corporate event attended by the most powerful executives in the entertainment and financial sectors. 

In a VIP corner of the ballroom, a tense standoff was occurring. 

"Do you have any idea who I am?" 

Cassandra stood up from the velvet lounge chair, crossing her arms tightly.

"Cassandra, wasn't it? You just introduced yourself a moment ago, didn't you?" Harper replied, swirling the champagne in her crystal flute. 

*This Cassandra woman must really have a few screws loose,* Harper thought to herself, unimpressed. 

"You! I am Chairman Sterling's personal secretary!" Cassandra snapped.

Harper raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile touching her lips. *Chairman Sterling's personal secretary, eh?*