Chapter 255 An Old Enemy
Hoada Masahiro was waiting for Autumn at the entrance of the elevator, "Miss Ye, are you ready for
today''s presentation?"
"Well prepared!" Autumn nodded confidently.
"Today''s proposal was intended to be about the decision-making of the public rtions department,
and surprisingly, it involves the judgement of the President. Thus it is more important to require your
most careful and meticulous attention." Hoada Masahiro was nervous with sweat forming over his
forehead, little expecting the presence of the President who took him by surprise. This made him
question his own confidence in Autumn.
His career promotion depended on this presentation and it must be executed wlessly.
"Miss Ye, this matter will make a major difference to my career. If you deliver a wonderful presentation
today, you will be richly rewarded, otherwise, this may be the end for both of us." Hoada Masahiro told
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Autumn of the resulting consequence beforehand.
"You can put your mind to rest." Autumn replied with a gentle smile, "Let''s go for it."
Autumn thought she had left nothing to chance, however, upon entering the meeting room.... she
noticed the rather damp atmosphere there.
French windows were set on every side, the sunshine was nting to create a warm glow and the oval
meeting table was packed with participants, leaving a narrow space for her to pass through.
A grey-haired and hearty old gentleman upied the first chair. His sharp and piercing eyes awed and
intimidated everyone else in the room.
What Autumn least expected was to run into an old enemy there.
In the room, Autumn was greeted with Pa''s sneer which caught Autumn a bit off guard.
"Autumn, take a seat here." Pa motioned Autumn to sit beside her with fake enthusiasm.
Autumn found it hard to decline Pa''s offer, and Pa edged toward Autumn and then spoke
sarcastically, "It has been long time since our parting."
"A long time, definitely." Autumn still managed a smile. "A big surprise to see you here."
"As I have told you previously, there will be a showdown between us. Autumn, all you have is an
influential and wealthy husband! Know that I will beat you with mypetence and ability today. I am
superior to you because I rely on my own strength while you are nothing but Charles''s mistress." Pa
didn''t stop her tirades.
Pa fully knew what she had done to get such an opportunity, but... before Autumn, she would not
give in.
"I should remind you of one thing." Autumn shot back at Pa with full confidence, "I will ignore what
you have just said, but your nder and lies are beyond what I can tolerate. Now keep in your mind
that now I am Charles''s legal wife. It is best for you to treat me with due respect and regard."
Autumn paused and continued, "It is justifiable for me to be financially supported by my husband.
However, Charles will not give you a single cent because he has no reason nor obligation to. You are
neither a rtive nor his wife. You should know your ce. Otherwise I will show you."
Autumn, after that, padded Pa''s shoulder as a gesture of victory, and felt greatly satisfied with Pa
being speechless.
There were five contenders who were to deliver their respective proposals among which three were
from localpanies. Although Autumn''s Japanese was not so good, she could make a simple
judgment of the three participants'' presentations, which were pretty simple and nd, without
highlights nor special features.
Pa was the fourth to deliver her presentation. It was much more wonderful than the previous three
with the interpretation of Chinese culture and novel ideas mingled with local customs. Indeed, it was
the best work Pa had ever done and she had a good chance winning the proposal.
After her presentation, she was met with a thunderous apuse. This boosted her confidence and cast
an aggressive look over at Autumn.
Autumn dismissed Pa''s challenge and still gave Pa an apuse.
Pa sneered and thought to herself that she would defeat Autumn with her excellent proposal if
Autumn stuck to the set pattern which she had mastered through the long term they had worked
together in Cloud Advertising Company.
Thereupon Pa returned to her seat, enjoying her moment.
Autumn was thest to give her presentation, which could be.. good or bad.
Autumn was confident of her presentation after seeing the previous four. She rose up, stood before the
projector, and began to present the work that she had polished the night before.
At first, Autumn did not make eye contact with anyone in the roorm. For a brief moment she was
tongue-tied. However, as the presentation progressed, she caught the attention of everyone focusing
on her presentation without making a sound. This encouraged her to speak with logic and order.
All throughout the presentation, Autumn paid special attention to the expressions of the President,
whose approving nods gave her and Hoada Masahiro a big assurance.
Autumn concluded her presentation with a deep bow. Afterwards, Pa did not waste the opportunity
to bombard Autumn with tricky questions which Autumn skillfully addressed. At that moment, Mr.
Seitan, the President of Light House Company, rose up to give hismendation.
"Miss Ye, your proposal..... is outstanding." Said Mr. Seitan as he approached Autumn, struggling with
his poor Chinese. "I am greatly honored to be able to cooperate with you."
Mr. Seitan''s approval surely amounted toying the crown ofurels on Autumn, which left Pa
sulking in the corner. However, the other three representatives approached Autumn to congratte her.
With the meeting adjourned, Mr. Seitan offered Autumn his invitation. "Miss Ye, today mypany is
hosting a cocktail party. Why don''t you.... join us?"
"I am afraid...." Because she had been preupied by the proposal for the whole day before, at that
moment, Autumn wished for nothing but a sound sleep.