Champagne was mostly used for celebrations. But tonight, it was clearly unnecessary.
placed the champagne back into the wine cabinet and selected the red wine Nicholas had prepared earlier, pouring myse
glass.
Outside, a vast mist enveloped the entire city of Radiant City. The dazzling and shimmering neon lights formed a river of color, cutting through the haze and glowing faintly.
I held the wine glass and walked over to the floor–to–ceiling window. The view was obscured by the fog, allowing me only to see my colorful, lonely reflection in the glass.
The next day, I didn’t go directly to Beth to sign the transfer agreement for Jay Caldwell & Co. as Nicholas had suggested. Instead, I headed to Jones Corporation.
As its CEO, I hadn’t really made an appearance at the company yet. But it wasn’t about showing off today–it was for a meeting with the company’s top executives.
I wore a dark, professional outfit, and the three–inch high black heels gave me an imposing presence, even when I stood beside my secretary, who was six feet tall.
Alex, who used to be my mother’s secretary, still held his position. He followed behind me, carrying the briefcase I handed him, and spoke to me in a low voice.
“Ms. Jones, the shareholders have been waiting in the conference
room for some time.”
acknowledged him calmly and confidently pushed open the
conference room door. Keeping a composed expression, I crossed my legs and sat at the head of the table.
In the past I always thought that my mother had changed after taking over the company. At this moment, I started to understand. I could feel that even my own aura had transforme
This feeling of being in the spotlight, standing above everyone else,
wasn’t bad at all.
“Gentlemen, thank you for waiting.” I said with a slight smile.
“No need for thanks. In the company, we should address each other by our positions. Ms. Jones, if you truly want to catch up, we
wouldn’t be meeting in the conference room,” one of them responded
After he finished speaking, a few others murmured in agreement, Yes, yes
I didn’t get upset, nor did I speak with the authoritative tone of a CEO. I gave a slight nod and signaled with my eyes.
“Since that’s the case, I won’t be beating around the bush. Alex, please help me distribute the gifts I have brought for everyone.”
Alex then placed the briefcase on the table, unlocked it with a couple of clicks, and revealed the contents–a stack of documents nearly a foot high.
Someone suddenly spoke up. “Ms. Jones, we’re all your seniors in this company. If not for our duties here, we wouldn’t mind giving you a welcoming gift. It’s okay if you don’t have one for us. Don’t pretend you do!”
The person who spoke even slapped his thigh, wearing an expression of exaggerated regret
Yeah yeah Don’t tell us it’s some new regulations your imposing as a new boss.”
1 exchanged a glance with Alex, who understanding the situation perfecty, chimed in. “Gentlemen, please be patient. Ms. Jones has indeed prepared cute a significant gift. You’ll understand once you
see it.”
As the documents were distributed, the conference room buzzed with nose that sounded like bess swarming around amlessly.
Trapped my index finger on the table and gave them three minutes
before I cleared my throat softy
The room fell silent and I began to speak Tknow some of you have reservations about my joining the company. To be honest, I’d feel the same way if I were in your shoes
Tfkad spent my whole life building a company and suddenly some inexperienced young woman came out of nowhere to take charge I’d probably be furious too
the
So I paused before continuing I here today to announce that f will be stepping down as CEO of Jones Corporation to give you all
some peace”
Mocked around and saw astonished expressions on their faces wtile nodding in satisfaction. But soon, someone caught on, throwing the document onto the table.
With a sarcastic tone, te challenged. To there really such a good
