Chapter 41


    Chapter 41


    Kate’s expression flickered, her gaze shifting as she looked at Jane in a different way.


    She hadn’t considered this angle!


    Putting herself in their shoes, Kate would certainly lean towards her own self interests.


    After all, she wasn’t Mother Teresa.


    “It seems I still have a lot to learn about


    but when you do speak up, you make a lot of “e! Kateughed. “Jane, you usually don’t talk


    “My judgment is not necessarily correct” jane responded with a softugh. “But Dan told me to be on


    my guard and to be careful in everything. He also said that those in high positions didn’t have an easy


    ride to the top, they are far from as simple as they appear.”


    “Oh, your husband has turned life coach now, has he?”


    What started as a yful jah from Kate turned into an unstoppable flurry as Jane began to show off


    her husband.


    “Of course, Dan’s got his fingers in many pies!” Jane couldn’t contain her pride. “Kate, you won’t


    believe, he frequently surfs foreign websites, he’s a polyglot and stays updated with current affairs


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    “What?” Kate was incredulous.


    Thinking back to her first encounter with Dan, his imposing aura and powerful presence, if she hadn’t


    known about his brushes with thew, she might have mistaken him for a big shot.


    “Jane, how well do you really know your husband?“


    Jane was taken aback. “Why the sudden curiosity?”


    Kate gave a wry smile. “Just making conversation! You’ve painted him as quite the enigma, I’m getting


    a little curious now!”


    Jane’s innocentughter rang out, but upon reflection, she realized she didn’t know much about Dan.


    Beyond his “glorious past and the fact that he had no family left, she didn’t have much to go on. The


    next day, as soon as Jane went to work, she was summoned by Ben to his office.


    Jane was a tad uneasy, while Hen wore a warm smile. He courteously offered her a cup of coffee


    served by his secretary, then sat across from her, sizing her up in silence.


    “So you’re Jane l’allon,” Ben chuckled. Tye been hearing about a go-getter in the sales department who


    won the order from Mr. Shaw just the second month into the job. I’ve been wanting to meet you, and


    finally, today’s the day!”


    “You must be joking, Mr. Colt.” Jane ced her coffee cup down, her demeanor calm andposed.


    “In reality, you could have met me anytime. But you’re a busy man, and my performance,pared to


    others in the sales department, doesn’t exactly make me a standout.”


    Ben squinted, taking in Jane from head to toe once more.


    Jane was not only a looker but also quite the smooth talker. Her words were reasonable, giving him


    face while downying her own merits, indeed a true talent.


    No wonder his niece was shaking in her boots when it came to her.


    However, thepany was currently in a spot where every hand on deck was needed. Losing such a


    talent would be a loss for thepany.


    Giving Jane a hard time could happen at any moment, but not in in sight. She needed to feel the


    heat, but to the rest of the world, it would seem like she’s being groomed by thepany and its


    leaders.


    Only in this way could he achieve his goal.


    Ben twirled his gold pinky ring and gave a sly fox-like grin.


    “Jane, I brought you here today because I’ve got an assignment for you.”


    Jane looked up at him.


    “Thepany has always had its sights on the Central City market, we even started nning it a few


    years back,” said Ben casually. “But it’s a tough nut to cr ack, morepetitors than customers,


    everyone’s got their eyes on it. Ourpany has no advantages, we’re forced to sit back and watch


    others rake in the dough.


    “Now we’ve lost two key workers from the sales department, taking quite a few clients with them. The


    market situation is looking pretty serious.


    “So, we shareholders discussed and decided to promote young people with ability and performance.”


    Jane furrowed her brow slightly, her heart pounding like a drum.


    Ben gazed at her with a gentle smile, but his eyes reflected a hiddenplexity. “We all think that


    you’re the perfect fit for this position, Jane Fallon.”


    “Mr. Colt, are you implying…”


    “The capable should work harder.” Ben said emphatically. “You’re the best pick to take on the Central


    City market.”


    Jane’s eyes darted around, and she was suddenly felt a sense of unease.


    “We’ve all seen your previous sales ns, they’re top-notch,” Benplimented her. “Your impressive


    performance is there for all to see, and your abilities are exceptional, no one wants to miss out on


    talent like yours!


    “If you can cra ck the Central City market, the board won’t just let you be a team lead, they’ll promote


    you to sales manager, fill Adam’s shoes. What do you reckon?”


    Exiting Ben’s office, Jane took a few deep breaths to rein in her racing heart,


    She gave her face a few ps, furrowed her brows and found her mind in a whirl.


    She hadn’t been in the workforce for long and dealt with everything by instinct in most situations. She


    couldn’t get a read on what Ben was scheming, what kind of game he was ying, whether she was a


    pawn or cannon fodder in his n.


    The bait of the sales manager position was hard to ignore, and she felt that cracking the Central City


    market was a worthwhile challenge.


    But was this a golden opportunity or a ticking time bomb?


    Sighing, Jane wanted to return to her desk to mull things over, but someone walked up to her, throwing


    a scornfulugh her way.


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