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A small group huddled close, sharing their speculations.
Someone whispered, “Looks like she really sold herself to get that contract.”
Someone else remarked, “Well, it makes sense. She’s attractive, and the design is really good. It’s no wonder Mr. Smith sighed it.”
Another person stated, “Ms. Stout sacrificed herself for a contract, which is really impressive.”
One of the staff members commented, “There’s nothing she wouldn’t sacrifice to stay in the company.”
Isabella heard the whispers but only glanced at the people indiferently, offering no explanation..
She thought explaining to those individuals would be futile, given their stupidity, and in any case, she wasn’t concerned. about her reputation.
Ivana believed Isabella felt guilty and took a certain satisfaction in it. Securing the contract was a boon for the company, and as the department head, Ivana would naturally receive the credit
Furthermore, since Isabella had been exploited by Lucas, Jayden would likely lose interest in her. Ivana thought proudly. It’s a double win!‘
Thinking so, she couldn’t contain her excitement.
Ivana chuckled and, feigning comfort, told Isabella, “Isabella, I appreciate your hard work. I’ll praise you to Dad so you can remain with the company.”
The place was crowded, and Ivana tried hard to control her excilement.
After Ivana said a few comforting words, she quickly added, “Isabella, you may get down to your work, and I’ll head back to the office now”
Then Ivana quickly turned and walked back to her office.
Ivana was afraid that if she delayed even a few seconds, she wouldn’t be able to hold back her happiness.
The murmurs unsettled Jenny. She nervously bit her lip, stole aglance at Isabella, and, after a moment’s hesitation, made her way to Ivana’s office.
In the office, Ivana was in a great mood, humming a tune as she sat down and gently spun in her office chair.
She admired her freshly done, gorgeous nails
Ivana thought. It’s such a great day today!
At that moment, Jenny knocked on the door.
Ivana lowered her hand and smiled gently, saying, “Come in.”
-Then Jenny entered the office.
She was nervously fiddling with her fingers, standing with a worried expression in front of Ivana.
Ivana’s cheerfulness dimmed slightly. She cast a sidelong glance at Jenny and said, “What’s with the stare? Let’s get to the point.”
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Ivana turned her gaze away and picked up the coffee mug from the desk, taking a light sip, which brightened her mood a bit..
The coffee had a very smooth taste.
In the end, Jenny looked directly at Ivana and said, “Ms. Stout, I haven’t completed the task regarding the contract with Mr. Smith.”
Ivana’s hand paused. She looked up with a frown at Jenny and asked in confusion, “What do you mean?”
In an instant, an ominous feeling welled up in Ivana’s heart.
Jenny lowered her head, not daring to look at Ivana, and whispered, “I mean, Mr. Smith didn’t actually sleep with Isabella. He just signed the contract immediately,”
Jenny felt anxious after botching her first task as assistant manager, a task assigned by Ivana, and she worried about how
furious Ivana might be.
Ivana suddenly stood up, her eyes fixed on Jenny, and asked in a serious tone, “Are you kidding me? How could Lucas just sign the contract directly?”
Everyone in the industry knew what Lucas was like. Ivana couldn’t believe that he suddenly acted differently in front of Isabella
Jenny quickly shook her hands and said, “No, he didn’t sign it directly. It’s Jayden…”
“What? Who did you mention?” Ivana’s eyes flared up like she was about to explode.
Jenny shut her eyes in a panic and spilled, “When I got there, Jayden was already there. It seemed like he had helped. Jubella.”
The coffee cup in Ivana’s hand slipped and smashed on the ground. Unsure if she’d heard correctly, Ivana was taken aback and exclaimed, “Say that again, who? Tell me the full name!”
Ivana had heard the name distinctly, yet she was uncertain if Jenny had mentioned the correct name or if it might have been a different Jayden.
Jenny was scared as she looked at the broken coffee cup on the floor. She stammered. “Jay… Jayden Logue.”
Ivana felt her vision blur, and she quickly leaned against the desk to keep herself upright.
She cursed in her heart, ‘Isabella was with Jayden! That bitch! Damn it!”
Ivana was furious. Claring through the glass at Isabella, who was diligently working outside, she barely restrained herself from dashing out to throttle her.
Ivana wondered, “Why isn’t she dead?
Noticing Ivana’s mad expression, Jenny approached and asked in concern, “Ms. Stout, are you okay?”
Before Jenny’s hand could even touch Ivana, Ivana abruptly turned to her, her gaze–icy and stern, and declared, “Jenny, as the assistant manager, your loyalty must be to me. Can you commit to that?”
-Jenny had never seen such a sudden change in Ivana’s emotion, which worried her.
Nonetheless, Jenny quickly answered, “Of course, Ms. Stout, I’ve always been loyal to you.”
After all, Ivana was Hudson’s daughter Jenny believed that pledging loyalty to her was the right move.
Jenny didn’t know if Isabella was really telling the truth about the shares.
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Ivana smiled with satisfaction and said, Jenny, as long as you work hard for me, getting promoted and a raise will be no problem. Go back to work.”
After Jenny calmed down. Ivana slowly sat in her office chair.
Ivana pondered. That cunning bitch escapes trouble time and time again just by sheer luck. As long as she’s at the compan on my turf, I will definitely teach her a lesson!
Jenny nodded slightly and respectfully replied, “Okay. Ms. Stout, I will remain dedicated and work diligently for you.”
Ivana nodded with a smile as Jenny turned and headed for the door.
However, as Jenny walked out, a mix of emotions surged within her, remembering Emily’s outcome.
Jenny wondered whether she could really get through safely and even get a promotion.
As soon as the door closed, Ivana’s smile instantly disappeared.
With a flick of her hand, she swept everything off her desk onto the floor.
A loud bang occurred.
Ivana clenched her fists, gritting her teeth as she glared at Isabella through the glass wall..
Her voice was cold and venomous as she murmured to herself, Isabella, if you dare to approach Jayden again, I’ll send you to hell!
In the afternoon, the staff gathered at the cafeteria and enjoyed the snacks and coffee
A coffee break in the afternoon, amidst a hectic day, helped dispel the fatigue as everyone relaxed lazily in their chairs.
They sipped their coffee contentedly, relishing the moment.
Melanie Lawrence, clad in a tight red dress, nudged the person next to her with her elbow, winking and whispering, “Hey, do you think Isabella really slept with Lucas?”
This topic aroused the interest of many people nearby.
Someone said, “I bet she did. Otherwise, why would someone like Lucas agree to sign the contract, you
know?”
Others shared knowing smiles.
Only Laura, clutching her coffee, sat in her chair, listening to their gossip with a sense of annoyance.
Even though she didn’t know Isabella well, Laura instinctively felt she wasn’t that kind of person.
Laura thought, “With such impressive work, why would she do something like that?”
Laura bit her straw and, looking dissatisfied, commented, “You can’t say her like that. She’s actually talented.”
Melanie glanced at Laura and sneered, “Oh come on, Laura, do you really think success comes from talent alone?”
The other designers laughed along with Melanie.
In this industry, if one wanted to become famous, networking was essential.
Talent was just what was left over after the business deals.
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Laura felt her face flush with annoyance. She wanted to argue but knew she couldn’t convince those people.
Helplessly, Laura sat there, clutching her coffee cup, and fuming silently.
Suddenly, someone called out and grabbed everyone’s attention, “Wait…
Melanie rolled her eyes at the person and sneered, “Why so jumpy?”
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However, the person disregarded Melanie’s tone and continued to concentrate on the phone, scrolling the screen with swift fingers.
She said. “I think I’ve found something huge! Ladies, come take a look:
