Unexpectedly, Estela found herself on the brink of becoming a shareholder in her own company, a situation she found difficult to accept. Growing up together since childhood and attending the same university, she couldn't understand why she was struggling financially while Estela seemed to have everything she desired, including receiving shares in Hcorp through her family."Very well, I'll count on you then," Maricela said with a warm smile to Estela, raising her wine glass.Estela reciprocated by raising her glass and assuring, "You can rely on me."Although Maricela smiled, her heart turned cold as she recalled the arrangement she had recently made with Carissa. She realized she didn't need to depend on Estela to bring down Kathy.After browsing through some items, Kathy ultimately purchased a scarf. "Shall we head back now?" Dominic inquired as they re-entered the car."Exactly, why else would we have rushed out like that?" Kathy affirmed with a nod."But, do you think my father wil
Dominic let out a sigh and gave a nod."You're correct. When the overall environment is unfavorable, it impacts everyone. While we may not be able to change that, one thing we can change is Hcorp's development strategy."Kathy nodded in agreement, "I see what you mean. The kind of financial activities that arise are influenced by the environment. Basic needs like food cannot be ignored.""Therefore, it's crucial for Hcorp to transform now. The company's real economy is notably fragile, with a significant portion being in the virtual economy. If we were to face an economic crisis, we would likely be hit the hardest and could potentially shrink by more than fifty percent."Kathy's expression turned into a tight frown. She had considered this issue as well but was unsure about how to address it."Do you already have a comprehensive plan in place?" Kathy suddenly smiled and glanced at Dominic.Dominic nodded, "Accepting Westford's funding is just the beginning. Our primary focus lies with
"Maricela, what are you thinking about?" Estela asked, looking at Maricela, who had hung up the phone and seemed absent-minded."Did that Carissa reject you?" Estela inquired."Oh, she had something to do today and said she would reschedule for another day. She also asked me to apologize to you," Maricela replied.Estela smiled generously and waved her hand. "I can understand. After all, she is the CEO of Perotone. Our phone call was a bit sudden today."Maricela smiled and pulled Estela. "Shall we go eat? What do you want to eat? My treat."Estela pointed to a noodle shop not far away. "I suddenly feel like eating Ramen noodles. Let's go."Maricela's smile froze for a moment, but she nodded in the end. "Okay."Later, Kathy returned to her office to find several men busy dismantling her bookshelf and wardrobe."What's going on?" Kathy asked, seeing them at work."I asked them to do it. You guys continue," Dominic appeared out of nowhere, holding Kathy's waist."You asked them to do it
Carissa believed Dominic was using Kathy to get back at her, and that he would return to her side when the time was right. After hastily closing the email, Carissa remembered a compressed file she hadn't opened. Upon extracting the file, she discovered Xavier didn't have a dark history. With a cold laugh, Carissa closed the email window. "I'll let you off the hook for now. If you don't have much of a dark history, then I'll create one for you."Meanwhile, Kathy and Dominic were discussing business. "Kathy, how's the new file coming along?" Dominic asked, visiting Kathy's office for the umpteenth time that day."CEO, you already asked me this question two hours ago. I've already sent it to the sales director according to your instructions, and it'll be officially launched on Monday," Kathy replied, slightly annoyed.Dominic nodded. "Then I'll wait for your good news. Also, our project has just started, and we'll need your help and Abigail's in terms of manual planning.""That's natural
Kathy understood."So what you're suggesting is that with everyone staying at home, their spending is dropping rapidly, and this trend is expected to continue for one to two months. Because of the large population, a significant market gap could easily emerge, leading to the potential bankruptcy of regular stores, right?"Dominic nodded with satisfaction."Exactly.""When making assessments, we can't overlook the context. We need to consider the environment. For example, our target customers are small-scale merchants. To bring these merchants together, we must understand the shifts in market capacity, follow the trends of the primary consumer groups of our target merchants, and conduct a comprehensive analysis to achieve meaningful results. Otherwise, we may find ourselves on the brink of disaster.""The groundwork has been laid, and we must tread carefully every step of the way."Kathy was truly taken aback by Dominic's words, exclaiming, "Dominic, you're truly remarkable!"Looking a
She didn't believe she had done anything wrong, thinking that the only difference between them was their opinions. If both individuals shared an unspoken agreement on everything, then Dominic's affection was not directed towards her, but rather towards himself. Carissa remained unaware of why Dominic had left so abruptly, still holding onto an illusion of him. "I understand. You can continue working in the marketing department. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay. I'll secure a position for you at Perotone, where you can receive a monthly salary of ten thousand talents from them. This is my genuine gesture." After reflecting on her behavior during this time, Carissa realized she needed to display some sincerity towards her allies. Acquiring Maricela's loyalty with a sum that was insignificant to Perotone turned out to be a highly cost-effective transaction.This was also what Xavier had reminded Carissa if they didn't give some bonuses, these people would sooner or later stop w
The room reverberated with the sound of a forceful slap.The intense pain brought Kathy abruptly back to reality. Just moments ago, she had been engulfed in the despair of facing death, but now she found herself gazing up at Xavier standing before her.Xavier's handsome features were contorted with anger, and he exhibited no mercy as his hand connected with her cheek."Kathy, you've crossed a line! How could you be so cruel?"At that moment, Alexia, who lay weakly on the hospital bed, managed to sit up. Her hand was swathed in thick bandages, and she spoke softly, "Xavier, it's not her fault. It was my fault. I accidentally fell. Please don't blame her."As she uttered those words, tears welled up in her eyes, accentuating her already pallid face and evoking a sense of sympathy.Xavier felt a sharp pang of anguish."Alexia, don't defend her. I witnessed everything clearly. It was this malicious woman who pushed you down the stairs!"He turned his gaze towards Kathy, his eyes filled wi
The following morning, as the sky started to lighten up, Mrs. Bridgette, Mr. Ian, and Mr. Tristan arrived at Kathy's rented apartment. "Do you think this is the correct place? How could Kathy possibly live in such a poor neighborhood?" Bridgette asked, her face displaying a frown.Ian nodded in affirmation. "Kathy sent me the address last night, specifically asking us to come and find her here this morning. This is indeed the right place.""Damn it, I've heard rumors that she's been struggling financially for years, barely making enough money to get by. I hoped it was just gossip, but it appears to be true. Xavier is a despicable person," Tristan exclaimed angrily.At that moment, Kathy appeared, donning high heels and wearing a radiant expression on her face, seemingly unaffected by Xavier's actions."Are you all here? Then let's get going, everyone!" she said, her smile light and carefree.Bridgette and the rest exchanged glances, puzzled by Kathy's statement. "Where exactly are w