Chapter 176
“What I have to say involves her,” Ken <b>said</b>.
This implied that Melody must stay.
As soon <b>as </b>these words were <b>spoken</b><b>, </b>J’s face turned livid, her eyes clouded with a cold and indifferent look.
After the other executives left, Melody instinctively stood up and asked, “What involves me?”
<b>Ken </b>nced at her indifferently, his expression unchanged. “Starting today, you will be a member of the HR department.”
“<b>What</b>?” <b>J </b>blurted out, her face full of shock <b>and </b>resistance.
“Me?” Melody was also surprised and couldn’t help but point to her own nose, doubting what she heard.
J quickly realized her outburst, bit her lip, and said, “Ken, we haven’t hired anyone <b>for </b>a long time. Bringing Miss Fox in so suddenly might make others ufortable.
J, feeling <b>a </b>bit guilty, looked at <b>Melody </b>and forced a smile, saying, “Miss Fox, ourpany is just a small tech firm. I’m afraid someone as talented as you wouldn’t be interested, or perhaps it’s not quite your field of expertise?”
As soon as the words were spoken, Melody felt Ken’s gaze fall upon her, seemingly asking with his eyes if she was willing.
Melody was eager to join Ximber Tech, as it meant she would be allied with Ken in some way.
Under J’s scrutinizing gaze, Melody promptly said, “Why wouldn’t I be interested? It’s an honor to join Ximber Tech. In fact, after touring the second–floor exhibition, I believe thepany’s future is incredibly bright, and bing the top in the <b>Al </b>tech industry is just around the corner. I’m really thrilled to be part of it!”
People needed to be flexible. When it was time to tter, she would do it without hesitation. Besides, she <b>was </b>beingpletely honest.
Ken rarely saw this side of Melody. Normally, she <b>was </b>harsh.
He smiled slightly, but his smile quickly faded, and his expression returned to its usual indifference.
Ken <b>said</b>, “In that case, we’ll <b>give </b>you this opportunity.<b>”</b>
“Ken!” J was anxious, <b>stepping </b>forward. “Miss Fox has never worked in the HR apartment. It’s probably not suitable for her to join us. Besides, she knows nothing about Al technology and might <b>not </b>be helpful. Shouldn’t we reconsider?”
Ken looked at <b>J </b>with displeasure, his eyes cold
Ken said, “J, I don’t want you bringing personal emotions into work.”
Having her motives exposed, J quickly exined, Tm not bringing personal emotions into work. I’m considering it from thepany’s perspective. We shouldn’t hire someone so casually, especially for an important department. You know, your identity mustn’t be exposed lightly, so every hire is <b>crucial</b>
Melody said softly, “Miss Murphy, if you’re worried that I’ll reveal Ken’s identity, you don’t need to<b>. </b>James follows me twenty–four hours a day. If I tried to leak information, he would stop me immediately. In other words, I’m the least likely person to reveal this secret.”
“Did you hear that?” Ken looked at J again.
J bit her lip, <b>still </b>unwilling to back down.
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“But Miss Fox <b>has </b>never worked in HR, has she? I don’t think <b>you </b><b>have </b>the ability to handle this position.” J paused and said, “Unless you <b>can </b>prove through your actions that you have the capability. At that point, not only <b>would </b>I have <b>no </b>objections to you being in HR, <b>but </b>even if you became the deputy manager of the personnel department, I would have no objections.”
Melody tilted her head and asked, “How do I prove it?”
J, with a subtle <b>smile</b>, <b>said</b>, “Aren’t you trying to poach <b>Zack</b>? If you can get him, as the director, I’ll wholeheartedly wee you to join us.”
<b>“</b>Alright!” Melody nodded decisively. “The day I poach Zack will be the day I join thepany. I hope you, Miss Murphy. will keep your word then.<b>”</b>
J smiled slightly and said. “Miss Fox, don’t speak too <b>soon</b>. It would be embarrassing if you can’t recruit Zack.”
Her face showed <b>a </b>confident smugness that Melody instantly caught. Melody’s eyes narrowed coldly as a suspicion shed in her mind.
She thought, ‘Could it be <b>that </b>J <b>leaked </b>the information about Ford?”
If that <b>was </b>the case, she really overestimated J and felt ashamed of her.
But
Melody didn’t show any of this and said calmly, “Whether I can or not, just <b>wait </b><b>and </b>see.
J looked away disdainfully but noticed Ken studying her<b>, </b>as if seeing through all her ulterior motives.
She averted her gaze <b>in </b>panic, asking nervously, “Ken, <b>what </b>is <b>it</b><b>?</b><b>”</b>
Ken said. “J, I hope you’re genuinely considering thepany’s interests. Otherwise, I’ll question your ability to hold <b>your </b>current position.”Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
J felt a chill down her spine, her lips trembling before she bit down hard. She said, “I’m truly doing everything for thepany. Why don’t you believe me? I’ve been with you from the start, building thispany. Are you doubting me now over a neer?”
J struggled to control her emotions, yet managed to release just the right amount, making her appear extremely restrained while still making the anger in her heart impossible to ignore.
She looked truly wronged.
Ken’s thin lips moved as if to speak but said nothing. After <b>a </b>moment of silence, he sighed, Then let’s go with what you agreed upon. Once Melody proves her capability, she’ll be the deputy manager of the HR
J got what she wanted, feeling slightly relieved, and turned to smile at Melody.
<b>That </b>smile carried a triumph only Melody could understand<b>.</b>
Melody remained expressionless, not wanting to engage in the silent provocation
After the HR manager left, J turned to Ken and <b>said</b>, “Your trimmed eyebrows look nice and make you look more energetic<b>. </b>I should do it every month.”
“No need, Ken said.
He
e never cared about his appearance.
He nced at Melody, who seemed lost in thought, her eyes unfocused. His dark eyes furrowed.
J asked, “Was the brokerage meeting this afternoon sessful? Ramon will be back in a week, right? Pearly Antiques…”
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“You don’t need to worry about the Swanson Group. something to do. Keep an eye on those points I mentioned.”
With that. Ken walked to Melody, looking <b>down </b>at her. “Let’s go
“Oh… Melody quickly followed Ken.
Watching their backs, J stomped her feet in anger.
But she quickly collected herself, smiling at James. James, aren’t you leaving?”
“I have something to ask you.” James mustered the courage to look <b>at </b>J.
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