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With William’s persuasion, Whitney agreed to work at the Norham subsidiary of Larson Corporation,
taking on the role of deputy CEO.
At that time, she had chosen to be a leader in a mediocre environment in Norham rather than a nobody
in an extraordinary setting under the constant scrutiny of Kimberly.
Prior to departing, Whitney, apanied by William, made her way to bid farewell to Yandel Larson.
She followed William’s advice, ensuring that each action she took was precise, especially when
attempting to gain Yandel’s approval.
When Yandel Larson heard Whitney was leaving Dellmoor, he couldn’t help but feel immense joy, even
though he was reluctant.
He saw a glimmer of hope in her decision.
In the past, Yandel had consistently criticized William, iming that his excessive pampering of
Whitney could turn even a genius into a fool.
However, his words seemed to have nosting effect, often passing through them like a fleeting
breeze.
That was why he had ced all his expectations on Kimberly.
Kimberly was undeniably remarkable.
She hadn’t been raised by her biological parents from an early age, and he had heard that her foster
father was rather ordinary. Fortunately, she had found a caring foster mother who kept her from going
astray.
Yandel was also concerned Whitney’s decision might be impulsive, and he worried she might quit
halfway through.
Therefore, he gave her thoughtful and detailed advice.
“Whitney, I am very pleased you can think and act as you do now. But when you go out, remember that
your every word and action reflects not only on you but on the entire Larson Corporation. You’ve been
spoiled by your dad since you were a child, and your exposure to the real world has been limited. As
you move forward, you will
undoubtedly encounter various challenges. You must avoid acting like a youngdy and put the best
interests of thepany first.”
As Yandel spoke those words, he deliberately turned his gaze toward William as if to
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express his disapproval of William’s parenting methods.
Whitney, standing nearby, listened intently as if silently saying, ‘Look, Grandpa, I really have decided to
turn over a new leaf.
It was probably the first time Yandel had ever talked to her like that.
When Whitney was with Yandel, she usually acted yfully like a little girl.
However, she deliberately made a noticeable change in her appearance when she came to visit today.
In the past, she had a penchant for wearing provocative dresses, but now she chose to wear high-end
tailored suits.
She felt very confident, and most of all, she knew that Yandel appreciated her having dressed like that.
As Yandel spoke, she refrained from interrupting and listened attentively, much like a diligent student
absorbing the sincere teachings and advice of a teacher.
Whitney also used a strategic approach to create expectations, starting with a reflection. on her past
behavior. She expressed regret for wasting time in the past and emphasized hermitment to work
hard in the future.
Finally, with great reluctance, she expressed her intention to take Kimberly as a role model in the
future.
Yandel Larson was very pleased when he heard that.
He thought it would be wonderful if Whitney could adopt that attitude and support. Kimberly in the
future, given theck of descendants in the Larson family.
In the meantime, before Whitney went to Norham, Kimberly had briefed the Norham subsidiary’s
general manager, Charlie Lincoln, advising him to handle official matters. professionally and not to
show any favoritism because of Whitney’s family connections. to the Larson family.
Later, Charlie was very grateful to Kimberly for warning him.
When Whitney arrived at the Norham subsidiary, she appeared calm and seemed to put aside any
previous resentment toward Yandel Larson.
She thought of herself as someone with powerful connections, a leader transferred from headquarters.
Her demeanor was saturated with arrogance, as if she were dering, “From now on, I’m in charge
here, and you all must obey my authority.”
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Whitney’s first impression of the general manager, Charlie, was less than favorable.
That happened because he treated her professionally, without trying to gain her favor or praise her just
because of her connection to the Larson family.
With Charlie’s guidance, she came over to see her own office.
She stood at the door, scanning the room, with no intention of entering.
“Can
anyone work in an office like this?” she said with a hint of disdain.
With that, she went to the general manager’s office to have a look.
As Charlie led the way, he couldn’t help but mutter silently, ‘What have I done wrong to deserve this
conceiteddy sent from headquarters to make my life miserable?.
Much to Charlie’s surprise, Whitney confidently walked into his office, upied his chair, and even
spun around in it with obvious glee.
Then she got up and started exploring the office as if on a personal tour of her new workce.
Charlie watched the unpredictable woman before him and thought, ‘Yes, she’s not an easy person to
deal with. She’s trying to take over my office illegally.
In response, Whitney gave Charlie a faint smile and spoke in a soft and sweet tone, “Mr. Lincoln, I find
your office quite charming. I fell in love with it at first sight. As someone who may be getting married
and starting a family soon, the newly renovated office might not be the best fit for me. How about we
swap offices for now, and I can switch. back with you in a few months?”
Anyone who had to deal with someone like Whitney would have sympathy for Charlie.
If he were to say no at that stage of the conversation, it might be perceived as rude.
So Charlie offered Whitney his office on her first day at thepany.
Fortunately, it was a personal matter.
However, he made it abundantly clear that when it came to work-rted matters, he would keep his
boundaries firmly in ce.
In reality, Whitney’s arrival was a means of asserting her power over everyone.
It was a reminder that her real background and identity should not be forgotten, event though she held
the title of deputy CEO.
The new deputy CEO had caused great concern among the employees of the
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subsidiary.
All of them were hoping to avoid being ced under her supervision.
She was as intimidating as a femme fatale.
Their job was already challenging, and the thought of having a supervisor like her made their future
careers appear as if they would be a dreadful ordeal.
Given that she had recently arrived in a new ce, it was natural for Whitney to seek out familiar faces
to establish connections with.
Whitney didn’t have many friends in Norham, but she had recently heard that Ivy had returned.
“Hey dear, it’s me, Whitney. I’m in Norham. How about we go out for a drink?”
Whitney and Ivy were rtives, but they had never been in touch.
They had first met at a gathering during their time abroad, so their rtionship wasn’t particrly close.
Ivy was engrossed in her design project when she got a phone call from Whitney.
She hesitated at first but then considered that Whitney was still part of the Larson family and it might be
unwise to offend her.
More connections often led to more opportunities, and she couldn’t rule out the possibility that
Whitney’s help might be needed in the future.
With those thoughts in mind, Ivy promptly put down her paintbrush, tidied. workspace, and informed the
others that she was leaving to meet a friend. When Ivy arrived, she found Whitney already there,
talking to a man.
up
her
Whitney’s provocative outfit had caught the attention of onlookers, so it wasn’t entirely unexpected.
Whitney immediately ended her conversation with the man when she noticed Ivy’s arrival.
She was aware that Ivy had more conservative preferences and didn’t like people who were overly
enthusiastic.
Whitney had already considered Ivy a confidante not long after. So she began to share her recent
experiences.
Ivy showed a surprised expression when she heard them