Chapter 42


    Not only did Linda’s expression change but the way she looked at Cordelia did as well. She


    genuinely did not think of this! If she were Michael, she would take it personally, too. After all, she


    was no saintess.


    “Looks like I stillck the most basic judgment of people!” Linda chuckled. “Cordelia, I didn’t expect


    you to be so sound in logic when you’re always so quiet!”


    “My judgment might not be right either.” Cordelia chortled. “But Marcus told me that I can’t not keep


    my guard up. He’s asked me to keep an eye out for whatever I do.


    “He also said that those who are in higher ranks had a tough time climbing up there, so they aren’t


    as simple as they seem.”


    “Oh, your husband became your mentor now, huh?”


    It was supposed to be a tease from Linda, but Cordelia could not stop showing off her husband.


    “Of course! Marcus knows a lot!” Cordelia could not hide how pleased she was. “Linda, I always see


    him browsing foreign sites, you know? He knows several foreignnguages and keeps up with


    politics and economy!”


    “What?” Linda found it unbelievable as well.


    When she met Marcus earlier, she would have actually assumed that he was some impressive


    figure judging by the powerful presence and pressure he exuded if she had been unaware that he


    had gone behind bars for fighting.


    “Cordelia, how much do you know about your husband?”


    Cordelia jolted. “Why are you asking this?”


    Linda chuckled. “Just chatting. I’m curious about him when you make him sound so amazing!”


    Cordelia giggled without much thought but speaking of which, she did not know Marcus much.


    Other than his “glorious past” and that he had no family, she knew nothing more.


    The next day…


    When Cordelia went to work, Michael called her into his office.


    Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Cordelia was on pins and needles, but Michael smiled at her warmly and even asked his secretary


    to make her coffee as he sat across her watching her in silence.


    “So, you’re Cordelia.” Michael chuckled. “I’ve heard that there’s a talented individual in the sales


    department, sealing the deal with Mr. Sean within her second month in thepany, and I’ve


    always wanted to meet you. My wish is finally fulfilled today!”


    “You’ve ttered me, Mr. Johnson.” Cordelia ced her coffee down and remainedposed. “You


    can actually see me anytime, Mr. Johnson. But you’re usually busy, and my sales aren''t actually


    outstanding in the department.”


    Michael squinted and studied her from head to toe again.


    Cordelia was not just a pretty face—she knew how to talk. With just a few words, she managed to


    take care of his ego and keep a low profile about her merit. She was truly a talented individual. It


    was no wonder that his niece was so against her.


    In spite of it, this was a time when thepany needed talented people. It would be thepany’s


    loss if they lost a capable person like this.


    They could pick on Cordelia anytime they wanted but could not do it in broad daylight. She had to


    suffer, but in others’ eyes, it was thepany and superior’s appreciation of her capabilities. Only


    then could their goal be achieved.


    Michael stroked his gold ring with a sly smirk.


    “Cordelia, I asked to see you today because I have a task for you.”


    Cordelia looked up at him.


    “Thepany’s always hoped to enter Centrolis’ market and started nning for this a few years


    ago.” Michael said, “But it isn’t easy. Supply has always been more than demand. Everyone has


    their eyes on it, and ourpany doesn’t have any unique strength, so we can only watch others


    make a profit.


    “Now that two seniors from the sales department left and have taken many clients, it’s tough for us.


    “We shareholders discussed it and want to promote capable young people.”


    Cordelia frowned slightly as her heart thumped.


    Michael smiled at her with aplex gaze. “Cordelia, we unanimously agree that you fit this role.”


    “Mr. Johnson, you mean…”


    “Those who are capable do more,” replied Michael. “You’re the best person to explore Centrolis’


    market.”


    Cordelia blinked, suddenly feeling anxious.


    “We’ve seen the sales proposals you prepared. They’re pretty much perfect,” Michaelplimented


    her. “Your sales result speaks for itself too. You’re outstanding in performance. We don’t want to


    miss a talented individual like you!


    “Cordelia, if we manage to enter Centrolis’ market, the board won’t just keep you as the sales team


    leader. We’ll promote you to sales supervisor and rece Jesse. What do you think?”


    …


    Cordelia took a few deep breaths after leaving Michael’s office to calm down her thrashing heart.


    She patted her face, but her frown remained knitted as her brain was both nk and chaotic.


    It had not been long since she entered the workforce, and she had handled everything based on


    instinct. She could not figure out what Michael was thinking or what kind of chess game he was


    ying. Was she indispensable or cannon fodder?


    The sales supervisor position was tempting, and she considered the job to explore Centrolis’ market


    challenging, but was this an opportunity or a crisis?


    Cordelia sighed and wanted to go back to her seat to mull over it, only for someone to walk toward


    her with a sneer.