"Nice to see you again, Boss!" ir beamed as she stood before Felix, her smile brightening the study.


    "Pleasure''s all mine, ir," Felix replied warmly from behind his desk, mirroring her enthusiasm.


    ir hade a long way since her days managing the Morningstar Restaurant in Greevale City.


    After Felix and the team relocated to the Royal Capital, she took charge of the Bridgemoor City branch.


    Months into her new role, she exuded a refined confidence that spoke volumes about her capabilities.


    Reports had reached Felix about her impressive management skills, she had not only maintained operations smoothly but also doubled the monthly profits!


    This achievement filled him with pride.


    As he observed ir standing confidently before him, Felix couldn''t help but feel satisfaction swell within him.


    "System scan her talents," he instructed quietly.


    In an instant, a stat window materialized before his eyes:


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    Name:ir Yearwood


    Age:23


    Talent:Mana Cultivation [Knight


    Cultivation {1 Star}] [Management: 5 Stars].


    Bloodline : None


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    Felix nodded approvingly; while her cultivation talent was modest, her management prowess was exceptional.


    Though she might not rival Nixie in skill, ir was certainly above average, a perfect fit for the responsibilities he intended to assign.


    "ir, please take a seat. We need to talk," he said with a hint of gravity in his voice.


    "Thank you, Boss." She smiled as she settled into the chair opposite him.


    Yet beneath that smiley a flicker of nervousness; she wondered why Felix had summoned her from Bridgemoor City.


    Her life had transformed dramatically since bing manager at Morningstar Restaurant.


    The sry alone was something she''d never imagined possible, previously working as a real estate agent with meagermissions felt like another lifetime.


    Now, even nobles treated her with respect, a stark contrast to how things used to be.


    Gazing at Felix across the desk filled ir with gratitude; fate indeed worked in mysterious ways.


    The man who once bought property from her had now changed her entire trajectory.


    Despite this newfound respect and status, she remained grounded, arrogance would only lead to downfall.


    Felix gently knocked on the table, pulling ir from her thoughts. "Let me ask you something."


    "Of course! Go ahead," she replied quickly.


    "Do you have any family?" His tone was light yet sincere.


    ir hesitated momentarily before shaking her head. "No… my parents passed away when I was fifteen. I''m an only child and have been living alone ever since."


    "Oh… I''m sorry to hear that." Felix offered an apologetic smile.


    "It''s alright," ir reassured him. "I''ve learned to be independent over the years."


    "Okay," Felix nodded thoughtfully. "Since you''re on your own and don''t have any family, why not join mine?"


    "Huh?!" ir''s eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Felix. "Boss, what do you mean?"


    "I mean you can be part of the Morningstar Family," he exined earnestly. "I''m building up this family and have already weed many new faces. It would be a great opportunity for you to join us."


    ir fell silent, deep in thought as she considered his offer.


    After a moment, she took a deep breath and nodded resolutely. "I will join the Morningstar Family."


    "Good!" Felix smiled warmly. "Wee to the Morningstar Family, where all your worries are just fleeting clouds ."


    "Thank you, Boss!" ir beamed.


    "From now on, call me Family Head or Patriarch," Felix said with a wave of his hand.


    "Understood, Family Head," ir replied respectfully.


    Felix''s expression shifted to seriousness as he continued, "Now, let''s discuss why I called you here to the Royal Capital."


    ir straightened up, her focus sharpening as she looked at him intently.


    Felix opened his desk drawer and pulled out several papers. "Over the past few months since you took over management in Bridgemoor City, the restaurant has thrived! Monthly profits have doubled with noints or issues whatsoever. You''ve done an outstanding job!"


    A smile broke across ir''s face as relief washed over her; she had been anxious about her performance.


    "But there''s another reason I called you here," Felix said gravely. "From now on, you will no longer be the manager of the Morningstar Restaurant."


    ir''s expression changed drastically; panic flickered in her eyes.


    "Mr. Felix… I mean Boss… I mean Family Head, please don''t fire me! I swear I didn''t do anything wrong!" ire''s voice trembled with panic, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she looked desperately at Felix.


    Felix blinked in surprise, his expression a mix of confusion and amusement. "Who said I was going to fire you?"


    ire''s heart raced as she processed his words. "Wait! You''re not firing me?" Her eyes lit up with a blend of excitement and bewilderment.


    "No," Felix chuckled, shaking his head.


    "But you mentioned I wouldn''t be the manager at the Morningstar Restaurant anymore," ire replied, still puzzled.


    "I did say that, but I didn''t say I was going to fire you. You didn''t let me finish!" Felix spread his arms wide,ughter dancing in his eyes.


    "Oh… uh…" ire scratched her head sheepishly, lowering her gaze in embarrassment.


    "The reason you won''t be managing the restaurant is that I have something much more important for you," Felix exined.


    ire nodded slowly, relief washing over her; she had feared the worst.


    "Now listen carefully," Felix said, adopting a serious tone.


    ire snapped back to attention.


    "From now on, you are the CEO of Origin Technology." His deration hung in the air like a bolt from the blue.


    "CEO? Of what exactly?" ire stammered, confusion flickering across her face.


    Felix smiled knowingly. "Simply put, it means you''ll be leading our new business venture. Don''t worry; everything will be clear in time."


    Though still unsure about her new role, ire couldn''t help but feel a thrill at the title itself. "CEO? That sounds pretty cool!" she murmured under her breath with a grin.


    Felix opened another drawer and pulled out several books before sliding them toward ire. "These contain all the knowledge you''ll need about your position, everything from Business Management to Economics and Finance. You''ll need to study these thoroughly. Every three days, I''ll teach Nixie about business concepts; you''re wee to join us."


    Curiosity piqued, ire epted the books eagerly and nodded in understanding.


    "For your first task as CEO of Origin Technology," Felix continued seriously, "I want you to hire skilled cksmiths, especially those proficient in mechanics."


    ire quickly set aside the books and focused intently on him. "How many should I hire?"


    "As many as you think necessary, just ensure they''re willing to work for us," he replied casually before adding with a smile, "Draft a recruitment n for Nixie; she''ll guide you through it."


    "Understood," ire affirmed earnestly.


    "You have exactly seven days toplete this task," Felix said with a confident smile.


    "Seven days?" ire muttered under her breath, pausing for a moment in thought. Then she nodded resolutely. "Don''t worry, Family Head. I will finish this task on time."


    "Good," Felix replied, satisfaction evident in his nod.


    Just then, the door swung open as Wilbert entered the study room.


    "Family Head," Wilbert bowed respectfully toward Felix.


    "Wilbert, please take ire to the inner area and assign her a mansion where she''ll be staying. After that, escort her to Headquarters; Nixie will handle everything else," Felix instructed.


    "Understood, Family Head," Wilbert responded with another bow.


    "Excellent," Felix said before turning to ire. "Follow Wilbert; he''ll show you where you''ll be living and working."


    "Yes, Family Head." ire nodded, stood up, gathered her books, and followed Wilbert out of the study room.


    As the door closed behind them, Felix pulled out a nk piece of paper and began drafting his ns while lost in deep thought.


    "What technology should I introduce first into this world?" he pondered.


    The possibilities were endless in the system shop, so many groundbreaking technologies at his fingertips!


    But he knew better than to rush into things. Even something as simple as a Magic Blender could spell trouble for him.


    He was all too aware of how greedy nobles and powerful figures could be; they would do anything to monopolize valuable innovations for themselves.


    He wouldn''t even be surprised if the Royal Family gets involved.


    As the technologies in the system shop are simply amazing if introduced into this world.  Although these technologies might not be much back on Earth but in this world they simply magic items.


    If he dared unveil these technologies prematurely, it wouldn''t just be risky, it could cost him his life.


    Felix narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. "Looks like it''s time for a serious conversation with Quill."


    To ensure both his safety and that of those around him, especially since they were currently vulnerable, he needed to align himself with a powerful ally.


    The Maywraith Noble Family seemed like the perfect fit; their interests might align well enough that they wouldn''t feel threatened by his technological advancements since they are bound to amon interest.


    While part of him wished to keep these innovations entirely for himself, reality dictated otherwise: forging partnerships was essential for survival.


    With this n solidified in his mind, Felix retrieved a blueprint from his desk and tucked it away safely in his storage ring before leaving the study room.


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