Everyone was doing their best not to burst outughing!
Ms. Noe was just too hrious. It had been years since anyone had dared to speak to Cosmo in
such a bold manner at the office.
Noe''s frank words also left Cosmo feeling like he had just been pped across the face! He knew
from the get-go that this new boss was going to be a handful!
If they let such a young woman run wild in thepany, it might just spell disaster!
Noe, with an emotionless face and a frosty demeanor, said, “Cosmo, got a problem? You
mentioned we''re here for a meeting, yet I''ve seen nothing substantial so far.”
Cosmo had no choice but to move past the incident, taking several deep breaths internally before
turning to Simeon. “Simeon, it’s your turn to present your career report, go ahead.”
Simeon just shrugged. “Boss, this meeting was sprung on usst minute. My career report isn’t due
until the 3rd of next month; I''m not prepared. Looks like you’re up.”
Cosmo couldn’t keep hisposure anymore!
“Simeon, shouldn’t your presentation be ready by now?”
“I only got the memo yesterday, and it mentioned the meeting on the 3rd of next month. Plus, I had
over a dozen design drafts to revise. Do you think I have nothing else to do?”
Cosmo always wanted results the very next day, that’s just how he was! But not everyone was as
idle as Cosmo.
Noe nced through the overtime records of the design department.
Simeon was practically working overtime till 10 PM every day, though his regr duties were
completed before the day ended.
Even so, Cosmo had once denied Simeon''s overtime request, thinking Simeon was just after the
overtime pay.
Yet, Simeon’s work still had to be finished on time. Thus, for a long period, Simeon worked unpaid
overtime!
Noe raised an eyebrow, “Is Simeon the only employee in the design department? The overtime
situation is unreasonable, and you’ve done nothing about it?”
Cosmo waved it off.
“Ms. Noe, you don’t understand. This Simeon, he cks off during work hours and piles up all his
work for the evening to im overtime pay!”
Noe coldly replied, “Judging by the workload, it seems more likely that you, Cosmo, are the one
after the overtime pay.”
Cosmo chuckled awkwardly, “That’s not true. I alwaysplete my work on time, so I don’t need to
do overtime!”
Noe’s gaze moved past Cosmo,nding on the honest face of Simeon.
“The overtime pay will bepensated. Falen Gemstones doesn’t mistreat any employee. Of
course, those who wish to ck off aren’t wee here.”
Simeon’s eyes lit up!
“Thank you, Ms. Schnabel!”
Cosmo grumbled, “Ms. Noe, you clearly don’t understand ourpany’s policies. Simeon is just
trying to ck off!”
Noe closed the file in her hand, her clear, piercing gaze holding a hint of icy understanding.
“Cosmo, if Simeon is problematic, we can always discuss his dismissal. Or are you trying to save
thepany some severance expenses?”
Cosmo didn’t want to fire Simeon because without him, Cosmo would lose his go-to person for
polishing his drafts! Cosmo’s gaze darted around, avoiding a direct answer.
“Of course, it’s because I’m concerned about Simeon, who has two kids to support… I couldn’t bear
it…”
“Cosmo, if you’re usingpany resources to foster your personal sense of humanitarianism, I''m
not in agreement. I’m in need of a design assistant. Simeon, let''s have Marisol discuss your sry.”
Cosmo’s face twitched uncontrobly! Being the design department’s deputy director versus being
the CEO’s design assistant, it was clear which position sounded more prestigious.
However, everyone in the design department knew that Simeon’s deputy director title was in name
only. Being called deputy director meant being Cosmo’s errand boy!
Cosmo was visibly upset. “Ms. Noe, you can’t just demote Simeon upon your arrival.”
Noe looked at Simeon, calmly stating, “Your sry will increase by 20% on your current base,
with yourmission rate going from 50 to 60, and weekends off. I dislike overtime, consider it.”
Simeon’s eyes sparkled! With such a significant sry increase and no overtime, who cared if the
job title didn’t sound as morous as before!
Knowing the hardships of his current position, and considering theck of overtime pay, Simeon felt
a surge of excitement meeting Noe''s strategic gaze. He stood up, fists clenched, his blood boiling
with enthusiasm.
“Absolutely! I’m thrilled to join your team!”
Cosmo’s cup spilled as he knocked it over in shock!
“Simeon, think this through. If you leave, you’ll have nothing to do with our team anymore!”
Noe scoffed.
“Cosmo, thispany is now mine. Simeon will be working directly under me, still focusing on
design, not much different from before. Or are you suggesting, Cosmo, that working with me puts
him against you?”
Though Noe could say it, Cosmo couldn’t! Even if that’s what he thought, Cosmo could only
manage a forced smile.
“Not at all. Ms. Noe, you misunderstand. I’m just expressing my regret for Simeon.”
Noe touched her earlobe, yawning.
“Let’s continue the meeting. If you’ve got nothing new to say, just repeat thest meeting’s content.”
“Ms. Noe, our meetings are not meant for repeating old content. That’s a waste of time…”
Noe raised an eyebrow, “I believe this meeting has been a waste of time. Since that’s the case,
let’s call it a day.”
Cosmo initially called this meeting to put Noe in her ce, but it turned out he was the one who
got schooled!
Walking out of the meeting room, Simeon quickly followed behind Noe.
“Ms. Noe, are you sure about me? I only handled minor tasks in the design department.”
"I''ve gone through your drafts; they''re far from trivial," Noe remarked, lifting her gaze briefly
towards him.
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"Simeon, if you think your work doesn''t matter, you''re selling yourself short," she added with a stern
look that could pierce through any fa?ade of nonchnce.
Simeon knew the weight of his responsibilities better than anyone else!
Feeling a shiver run down his spine at Noe''s intense gaze, Simeon realized this was more than
just a pep talk.
"Working as my design assistant won''t be a walk in the park, and you won''t have to deal with the
design department''s workload anymore. I''m curious to see if Cosmo can manage without your help,
without the need to work overtime."
It was clear to Simeon that Noe was streamlining thepany''s operations, and he couldn''t help
but feel grateful.
Stepping into the office, Noe handed Simeon a document.
"I need your drafts based on the seasonal themes, reach out to our suppliers and gemstone
sources, and prepare aprehensive report on our jewelry line. Have it done within a week."
The workload was substantial, indeed.
With hundreds of emails to sift through from suppliers and partners at Falen Gemstones, Simeon
knew he had his work cut out for him, yet it was only half of what he was used to!
"Got it!"
As Simeon exited the office, Marisol leaned in closer to Noe.
"Marisol, could you have Cosmo drop by? And, oh, ask him to bring me a ss of water, will you?"