Chapter 450
It had only been a few days, but she seemed leaner, her eyes were brighter, and her demeanor had
taken on an icy edge.
There she stood, casually yet firmly supervising her employees as they summarized content from a
rivalpany. She demanded absolute precision with every figure and every word.
“Thispany’s analysis is slightly off. We don’t need to pursue an acquisition here. Scrap this report.”
“But, Ms. Haywood,” one of the team members protested, ‘we’ve all been putting in overtimetely, and
we think thispany could be a dark horse in the future.”
The colleague looked up to Brielle with a mix of admiration and concern. She had only just returned to
the department and was already diving into work. Could her health withstand the strain?
Brielle’s expression remained neutral as she nced at the others. They were all ears, keen to hear
her take on thepany’s prospects.
With a light chuckle, Brielle addressed them, “You’ve all worked hard while I was away. Thispany
started with smartphones, and as I always say, for a product–basedpany, user experience is king.
Every acquisition we’ve made has been ofpanies whose products meet, even exceed, consumer
expectations. I’m not dismissing your efforts–thispany does have potential, and their initial
products were a hit. Buttely, the CEO’s vision seems to have veered off–course, delving into what
they call ‘cutting–edge tech.“”
The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
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“Cutting–edge tech and meeting consumer expectations are two different ball games. We’re talking
about value for money versus technological marvels. They demand different investments, resource
allocation, and talent pools. And let’s not forget that the sense of purpose and pride that drives
employees varies with each path. If a CEO’spass starts to wobble, it usually leads to internal
conflict and inefficiency. So, let’s put the acquisition on hold and see what their next move is. For a
smartphone aimed at women, making photos look more morous is the way to go, not chasing after
tech for tech’s sake.”
No sooner had she finished than Brielle felt a strong pull to the side. Looking up, her expression
darkened upon seeing Spencer. “Let go.”
Feeling the heat of her re and a twinge of hurt, Spencer reluctantly released her wrist and gave her
a once–over. She was supposed to be mourning the loss of a child and was only days out from an
appendectomy. Why was she back at work already?
“Brielle, how are you? Why weren’t you here these past few days? Did something happen? You look
pale, and you’ve lost weight.” Spencer tried to seem genuinely concerned, hoping to atone for his
internal guilt.
Brielle, however, was not in the mood for his antics.
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The colleagues, who had been ready to apud Brielle’s speech, now turned their attention to
Spencer, pretending to be engrossed in their own work to spare Brielle any embarrassment.
As Brielle turned to head back to her office, Spencer grasped her wrist again.
“Spencer, are you out of your mind?”
For some reason, being chastised by her didn’t faze Spencer. It felt like the Brielle he knew.
Brielle’s gaze shifted past him, spotting Sydney near the elevator. It was unusual to see them together.
Her frown deepened–had Spencer been giving Sydney a hard time?
Sydney was her assistant, and Brielle was naturally inclined to take her side. “Sydney,e to my
office. We need to talk.”
Sydney, who had been standing there in shock at the sight of Spencer mooning over Brielle. couldn’t
help but find the situation amusing. Why should she be anyone’s shadow?
Hearing her name, Sydney approached, albeit reluctantly. “Ms. Haywood, you’re back.”
Brielle nodded, taking a moment before expressing her gratitude. “Thanks for taking me to the clinic the
other day.”
Clinic?
Confusion flickered across Sydney’s face, but noticing Spencer’s gaze, she simply nodded. “No need
to thank me. It’s part of the job.”