Chapter 152


    I''ve always been someone who relies on my own skills and hard work, even with the looming title of "future bossdy" at StarQuest Enterprises. I refused to be just a decorative piece.


    In my first week, Ibed through all the marketing clients'' files and thepany''s resources. I got to grips with the performance of every marketing employee, especially focusing on the past six months.


    I reorganized the team and introduced a new incentive system.


    They say a new broom sweeps clean. I am not resetting the system to establish myself, but to ignite a drive in everyone to not let themselves down, nor thepany, especially after Conrad''s pressure to hire me was brushed aside by them.


    Just when I thought the marketing department was about to shine, I got feedback that all our clients were pulling out, even the ones that were previously secure. It was clear Conrad was behind this, unable to pressure thepany directly, he resorted to underhanded tactics to make them let me go.


    This situation was my battle to report to Grant. His response was surprisingly calm, "If Conrad can take them, they weren''t ours to begin with. We''ll find new ones."


    Grant''s confidence was unexpected. I showed him the reports, pointing out that 80% of our clientele had been poached by Conrad.


    "It''s fine, as long as he doesn''t take you away, I trust you, Ms. Hudson, to rebuild," Grant''s faith in me was astonishing.


    And though I had the confidence, his particr attention felt unusual.


    "Mr. Smith, shouldn''t you report this to the president?" I suggested, quickly adding, "I mean, losing so many clients at once... It might put you in a tough spot if you don''t."


    Grant chuckled, a look of realization dawning on his face. "Ms. Hudson, I finally understand..."


    He paused, then continued, "Why Mr. Wagner at StarQuest Enterprises was so reluctant to let you go."


    Was that what he truly wanted to say?


    Grant added, "As for your concern... it''s already been reported. The interference from StarQuest Enterprises at your hiring was expected, and so was this. You needn''t worry, everything''s under control."This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    So, I was overthinking it?


    With that, there wasn''t much left to say, I just nodded, "I just didn''t want to be a liability."


    Grant waved it off, "Not at all, Ms. Hudson, feel free to ''cause trouble''."


    Uh?


    He grinned, his teeth shining, "What I mean is, we trust in your capabilities. You won''t let us down."


    I managed a half-smile, "I''m not a miracle worker."


    "Of course, you are," Grant teased, "You''re a goddess."


    I was speechless.


    Despite theck of pressure from thepany, I was still frustrated.


    I couldn''t believe how childish


    Conrad could be, putting his own interests above thepany''s and


    potentially hindering other


    companies'' growth.


    From what I''ve seen at StarQuest erprises, though not the r


    famous, its strength and


    expertise were top-notch.


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    If more talents like Ernest were there, thispany was bound to be even more brilliant.


    I couldn''t let Conrad''s actions damage such a promisingpany and be branded a femme fatale.


    The only person who could stop


    Conrad was his fathe


    This wasn''t a conversation phone call; it had to be in


    So, it was decided, I had to visit the Wagner family.