Chapter 36
Chapter 36
Ever since bing the CEO, Kimberly truly felt that being a CEO wasn’t an easy task. She thought
the ancient emperors should also feel the same way.
It was said that Frederick the Great back in 18th century Europe was a very diligent and hard-working
emperor who only slept four hours every day. Although he had been an emperor for only 13 years, he
reviewed more than 10 million words in total.
In addition to dealing with busy government affairs, he also had to mediate the intrigue andpetition
within the imperial ha rem.
After Whitney made such a scene, Kimberly deepened her understanding of the burdens that came
with her role as CEO.
Kimberly didn’t like video conferences that required her to attend in person, not because she wasn’t
good at dealing with foreigners, but because of scheduling conflicts.
Today was another day of passive overtime work. It was already past nine o’clock in the evening when
the video conference ended. Sitting upright for more than an hour, Kimberly quickly stretched her
muscles and bones.
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, she took in the bustling night scene. Larson Corporation was
located in Dellmoor’s central business district, surrounded by premium office buildings. The pace of
work was fast, and at this hour, many of the office buildings were still brightly lit.
However, Kimberly didn’t like working overtime unless the tasks were very demanding. Therefore, the
management approach at Larson Corporation was somewhat simr to that of certain foreign
While enjoying the beautiful night view, she thought, “The CEO’s office at Larson Corporation is truly a
great ce, especially for appreciating the nighttime scenery. It should definitely be considered a
scenic spot!”
“Ms. Larson, it’s gettingte. Let me take you home for a rest!” Frederick looked at Kimberly with
concern, noticing the fatigue on her face.
Hearing this, Kimberly subconsciously lifted her slender wrist and nced at the time. Then she got up
to take her bag and said faintly, “Let’s go.”
Before entering the elevator, Kimberly said casually, “It’s not easy to be a CEO. At this hour, it’s
probably just the two of us left in thepany, right?”
Frederick was stunned for a moment and then replied earnestly, “Ourpany has always been the
industry benchmark, where employees work regr office hours, five
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days a week, and it still offerspetitive sries.”
Then he added, “The new employee in the design department, Genevieve Scott, is quite different.
She’s very talented and incredibly diligent. Right now, she’s still busy working
in the office.”
Hearing this, Kimberly suddenly became
articrly interested in Genevieve. “Oh? It’s nci casy for us at Larson Corporation to find such a
dedicated employee in this rxed environment.”
At this moment, they were walking into the elevator. Almost impulsively, Kimberly suggested, “Let’s go
to the design department!”
A trace of surprise shed in Frederick’s eyes. He didn’t expect that Kimberly would be so interested in
a neer and even go to greet her personally. He quickly pressed the floor button to the design
department.
Kimberly and Frederick walked into the design department one after another.
Genevieve waspletely engrossed in her work, scribbling on a design draft paper. She hadn’t
noticed the twoing in.
However, it seemed that she wasn’t in her best state tonight. There were several crumpled design
drafts on her office table. Just as she put down her pen feeling a bit dejected, she lifted her head, and
her gaze met Kimberly and Frederick.
She was taken aback and felt flustered, like a startled little rabbit. Almost reflexively, she got up quickly
and called out respectfully, “Ms. Larson.”
Seeing Genevieve like this, Kimberly seemed to see herself as before when she was innocent and
kind-hearted, focusing on the goal she had set.
Kimberly smiled warmly and talked kindly to Genevieve. “Are you Genevieve Scott?”
Only then did Genevieve realize that her desk was in a mess, and she hurriedly tidied up the crumpled
design drafts.
Surprisingly, Kimberly picked up one of the crumpled drafts. While unfolding it, she asked, “What’s
wrong? They’re all crumpled. Did youck inspiration today?”
Seeing Kimberly open her design draft, Genevieve held her breath, feeling extremely nervous. She was
afraid that Kimberly might not be satisfied with her work and would dismiss her. She knew that her
educational background was quite ordinary, andnding a job at Larson Corporation felt like a stroke of
luck for her.
However, she preferred to see herself as a lucky person favored by the heavens.
At this moment, all she hoped for was for her good fortune to ovee the current
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challenge she was facing yet again.
She said tremblingly, “Yes, I worked on several drafts tonight, but I’m not very satisfied. with any of
them.”
Seeing her anxiety and nervousness, Kimberly patted her on the shoulder. “It’s okay. Take it easy. This
is how design works. When youck inspiration, it can be maddening. but once inspiration strikes,
everything falls into ce.
“I think your design draft is quite good. It shows a strong sense of design. If you can emphasize the
storytelling aspect in your conceptualization, the results should be excellent.”
Hearing Kimberly’s words, Genevieve finally felt relieved.
She was very grateful to Kimberly for her guidance. “Got it. Thank you, Ms. Larson.”
Kimberly looked at her design draft and found it to be good on the whole. It was evident that she was
someone who pursued excellence, a quality well-suited for a designer.
A great design work only became a masterpiece through continuous refinement.
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Even as a CEO, Kimberly remained a very approachable one. As she was about to leave, she
reminded Genevieve, “It’s gettingte. Go home. It’s not safe for a girl at night.
“Go back and have a good night’s sleep. Who knows, you might find your inspiration.”
The scene just now made Frederick sincerely admire the Larson family. He used to be an ordinary
person, too, but he had received selfless favor.
He thought, ‘Some things can truly be passed down. How Kimberly treated Genevieve is just like
how Yandel did to me back then.
He couldn’t help but voice his curiosity, “Ms. Larson, why are you so interested in a neer today?”
The car was moving smoothly on the road. If Frederick wasn’t the CEO’s personal assistant, he could
have been an excellent driver.
The trees and buildings along the roadside receded into the distance, and Kimberly calmly said,
“Because, in her, I see a reflection of myself.”
After pondering for a moment, she said again, “At her age, a little encouragement can inject some
vitality into an otherwise monotonous and dull life.”
Frederick, who had been in the workce for a long time, could certainly discern that these were her
heartfelt words. It seemed that Kimberly, who now appeared strong and
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