"I did too." Following that, the others all left one after another.
The conference room was left with only Britney, Malia, and Quinten...
This was the first time in history that all members of the Board of Directors left as a result.
In the end, this meeting ended in failure.
"Britney..." Quinten broke the silence.
Britney was not discouraged at all and remained confident. "Chairman, according to the original plan, I will deliver the new proposal to you before noon, with half of the planned quantity."
"Okay," Quinten felt relieved when he saw her attitude. He had originally wanted to comfort her, but it seemed that he had overthought it.
For large-scale projects, if the chairman rejects it, an application can be submitted to the Board of Directors. If the majority of votes agree, then it can be implemented. It is relatively democratic.
Britney disagreed with the chairman, who happened to be her father, and was dissatisfied with
"No one is allowed to drink beverages by then!" Rylie added.The entire department's personnel sat around the large round table in the private room. Since they still had to work in the afternoon and didn't want it to affect their productivity, Britney only ordered a beverage and didn't ask for any alcoholic drinks.Upon hearing Britney's words, everyone stood up and raised their glasses to toast."Everyone worked hard, and the company did not mistreat anyone! In the coming month, let's all keep up the good work! I hope our next gathering will be a celebration for us." Britney put down her cup and sat down."Haha... celebration banquet!" Leandro laughed.Suddenly, this sentence caused everyone to burst into laughter, making Leandro blush, thinking that he had said something wrong.Britney picked up a fork and declared, "Let's start eating! After we finish, let's take a break and continue with the afternoon's work."During the meal, eve
Conrad gazed into Britney's eyes, filled with deep affection.Britney could understand."Britney, can't you forgive me for the mistakes I made? I have already been punished for the mistakes I committed, isn't that enough?"Could Britney listen to Conrad's words? And even if she could, what difference would it make?Britney steadied herself and exerted all her strength to push Conrad away."Conrad, I really didn't want to see you again!"After saying that, Britney walked towards the office building of the Hammond Group amidst the curious gazes of others.Just now, Conrad's actions, it is uncertain whether it will spread in the company or among other people. But she doesn't have the time or energy to deal with it now.She spent the whole afternoon busy with work, without even a chance to catch her breath.Until half past five, Karsyn was as punctual as an alarm clock, and she called directly."What time can you come
When faced with such a situation, it was not easy for Karsyn to calm down and talk to the other person. Perhaps only Franklin in the world could make Karsyn do so, but Britney wondered what Franklin's reaction would be.He, you know! He said thank you to me and went out to dinner with that Miranda in the evening. Luckily, I didn't just rush in and tell that person that I am Franklin's girlfriend. Wasn't I particularly impressive this time? Karsyn appeared extremely proud.Britney knew Karsyn's intention behind doing so was not to ruin Franklin's future. However, shouldn't a normal boyfriend's reaction be to mend their relationship?Britney pursed her lips without saying a word.She had never been particularly optimistic about the relationship between Franklin and Karsyn, and she didn't want to interfere, but it was obvious that Karsyn was more emotionally invested in the relationship. She couldn't fully understand Franklin's feelings towards Karsyn, but s
The two of them chatted aimlessly, without any specific topic...Although they often met, it had been a long time since the two of them had sat leisurely and chatted like this.During the course, a waiter arrived and brought desserts and snacks.A few minutes later, Wayne pushed the door open and walked in first, followed by a well-proportioned woman dressed in a snow-white evening gown.With long, black and fluffy hair, fair and delicate features, and a pair of eyes as dark as ink, emitting a soft shine in the darkness, the whole person appeared excessively clean in the entertainment industry."Sky... Sky... What was it?" Karsyn exclaimed, standing up in excitement. At first glance, she recognized the woman who had come out. It was the same woman she had seen in the mall that day, the one who had been ostracized by her colleagues and abandoned by her own manager."Skyler," Skyler nodded in agreement.To her surprise, Wayne suddenly f
Britney was wearing a nightgown, with fair and tender skin, two long legs as white as snow, shining with a pearly luster under the light, making people have the impulse to touch them!"Britney, come here, I want to talk to you," Manuel said, his lips forming a beautiful curve, accentuating his cold face with a seductive charm. His thin lips moved slightly, his voice deep and magnetic."...""Come here!" Manuel raised his long arm slightly.Was this man treated as a pet?Britney took two steps forward and asked, "Can we talk now?"Obviously, Manuel was not satisfied. He leaned over and stretched out his long arm, pulling Britney towards him and then pressing her down beneath him."I still prefer this way of communication...""Manuel, how much do you weigh?" Britney gasped."Was I heavy?"Britney nodded, with such a tall stature and added weight, the whole person pressed on her, how could it not be heavy? She couldn
Britney smiled without changing her expression, but her eyes gradually deepened.During that Board of Directors meeting, she simply expressed her idea of signing new talents. As for signing the artists under Wayne's management, she only reported it to the chairman."I have already consulted with the Chairman about this matter. If the Board of Directors has any concerns, I will explain it to them in person.""Okay." Billy didn't know in advance that the artist he was going to sign was the one who had previously worked under Wayne. As a standard consideration, after such a big incident, he shouldn't continue to sign artists under the same company and the same agent.Wayne had quite a few artists under his wing, but Goldmoor had other entertainment companies as well...But Britney took on the chairman's position, and Billy didn't dare to say much. After all, everyone knew that Britney had a strong background and was also the company's largest chairman
After discussing the relevant matters, Wayne left with Skyler."Mr. Deleon, if anyone asks, just say it was my decision. They won't trouble you then," Britney stood up."I can do it," Billy said, holding the documents in his hand as he left first.Britney watched Billy's back and shook her head.Back in her department, Britney asked Malia to follow her into the office."Team leader, do you have any instructions?" Malia stood across the desk."Well, you can now release the news, stating that our company has decided to continue signing artists from Wayne's roster, and it's a newcomer named Skyler. You can also disclose the price appropriately, which is in the range of second or third-tier artists..."From the very beginning, she never thought that it would be as simple as just signing a new artist."Okay." Malia would never question anything Britney ordered and would respond directly."You go first.""Okay," Malia e
"Firstly, if we rashly approach other companies or agents, we will have to go through a period of adjustment, and there may still be problems. After the incident last time, Wayne will definitely not recommend unreliable artists to us, and the prices he offers are very reasonable. Secondly, we should not dwell on the past. Using artists from Wayne again will also leave a good reputation in the industry, showcasing the company's grandeur to the public. What's wrong with that? This, in a way, is also establishing the company's image.""But how did I hear that you want to sign a newcomer with second or third-tier prices?" Chace sneered."That's right! I was waiting for the directors to summon me and explain to all of you," Britney didn't report directly, she was waiting for this moment. When she asked Malia to spread the news, she guessed that they would come to the company on their own, but she didn't expect them to come in the afternoon right after the news was released
Skyler had fallen asleep, but her mind remained alert. After all, Raiden had left a psychological scar on her today.As soon as Raiden mentioned being hungry, she couldn't help but complain to herself. He hadn't felt hungry earlier, and now, suddenly, he was.But despite the resentment in her heart, she didn’t dare voice it. After all, he was the young master, and she was just a servant..."Should I heat it up for you?" Since this "ancestor" had called for her, it was clear he wouldn’t do it himself. And it was late, so the other family members had likely already gone to sleep.Sure enough, the young master kicked his feet and said, "Should I do it myself?" If he was going to do it himself, why bother calling her? The real reason was that he couldn’t sleep and, seeing her sleep soundly beside him, a psychological urge stirred within him.If he couldn’t sleep, neither should she. It was a kind of unhealthy mentality.He wanted to wake her up
Skyler finally had the chance to observe the entire room. The decor was simple yet refined.A large sky-blue bed, a desk with a desktop LCD computer, and some model decorations—all expensive just at a glance. It matched his unruly personality well. However, it was clear he didn’t come home often; everything here still looked brand new."Where are you sleeping? Why are you asking me?"Since his father let her move in, he must have arranged a place for her."Do you have an extra blanket? I’ll sleep on the floor."The bed was big enough for two people, and she had slept with him before—otherwise, how would she have gotten pregnant? But at this moment, she didn’t dare sleep with him. She hadn’t forgotten the way he had looked downstairs, as if he wanted to devour her alive.She didn’t dare provoke him again, afraid that if she shared a bed with him, she might not even know how she died.She knew t
"Do you think you've found yourself a backer now? Is that why you feel so important?"Raiden’s tone was full of sarcasm.He looked exactly like a little kid afraid of losing his father's love.It’s often said that women mature faster than men, and Skyler was one of those women. She could see exactly what Raiden was upset about, and a smile tugged at her lips."No, Mr.Calderon! My biggest backer is you," Skyler admitted her mistake.Like hell he’d believe that! The innocence she had before was completely gone now.Raiden let out a cold snort and sneered, "Skyler, I didn't expect your appetite to be this big. First, you took my house, and now, in the blink of an eye, you've managed to squeeze a fortune out of my dad. Did your brain suddenly become enlightened? You’re making money at an impressive speed!""Mr.Calderon, I did go back on my word in this matter. I’m sorry! Here’s the key to the house you
Every parent, when talking about their child, always wears the kindest smile. Frankie was no exception. And when he thought about the fact that he would soon become a grandfather, his mood improved even more.Feeling good, he couldn’t help but chat a little more with Skyler.As Frankie flipped through old photos of Raiden’s childhood and talked about his younger days, Skyler truly saw how adorable he had been as a child.Uncle Calderon wasn’t lying—Mr.Calderon had been handsome since he was little.Big eyes, double eyelids, a high nose bridge, rosy lips, pearly white teeth, and fair skin—all combined with that charmingly arrogant expression…Skyler subconsciously placed her hand on her belly, wondering if the baby inside would be just as good-looking. If it were a girl and took after Mr.Calderon, she certainly wouldn’t be unattractive."Master, dinner is ready!" a servant came forward and announced.
"She should take a good look at herself! She doesn't want to marry me?" Raiden shouted.Who did she think she was? And who was he? Since when did a woman have the right to reject him?Since he was old enough to understand things, he had been surrounded by countless women, all vying for his attention. Which woman didn't want to marry him?Raiden sneered internally. This woman was definitely playing hard to get in front of his father, trying to win his favor so that he would pressure him into marrying her.I didn't see this coming.Skyler, so you dare play tricks on me!Skyler shivered slightly under Raiden’s sharp gaze. Was it a crime now to not want to marry him?Frankie stepped forward and kicked his own son. "And you should take a good look at yourself!"That kick wasn’t light. Raiden gasped in pain and quickly pulled his leg back to clutch it.Damn it!He was almost thirty, yet his old man still kicked him with
When Raiden walked in, he actually found that woman in his house!Without a word, he rushed up to her, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her outside with large strides."Mr.Calderon, what are you doing?" Caught off guard by his strength, Skyler’s wrist throbbed in pain as she frowned and couldn't help but cry out."Don't ask, just come with me!"As soon as Raiden received a call from the person he had arranged to take Skyler to the hospital, he rushed back immediately.He had sent her to get an abortion, and she was already on the operating table—yet somehow, the old trickster in his family had intercepted her! Just thinking about how the plan was almost completed but was suddenly interrupted made him incredibly frustrated.How could he not know what that old fox was scheming?For the past few years, every time he returned home, the old man would pester him about marriage. Eventually, he got so fed up that he outrigh
Frankie was setting up Skyler, but unfortunately, she was too young and inexperienced to realize it. She had never encountered such schemes before, let alone faced an old fox like Frankie.At first, Skyler had no idea who had decided against her abortion. It wasn’t until she had spoken with Frankie for a while that she finally understood—it was the old master himself who wanted to keep his grandchild.She had already promised Raiden that she would terminate the pregnancy, and she had struggled internally for a long time. But in the end, her heart leaned toward keeping the child.“However, I have three conditions.”“Go ahead, go ahead…” Frankie was so delighted that she had agreed that he would have accepted a hundred conditions if necessary.“First, after the child is born, I want to be able to visit them whenever I wish. But you can rest assured—I will only be visiting the child and will have
Raiden’s Father...Hearing Frankie's words, Skyler couldn't help but look up. He wasn’t like what she had imagined. The middle-aged man in front of her was well-maintained, looking energetic and full of vitality. His smile was warm and friendly. There were indeed some resemblances between him and Raiden—he must have been quite a charming man in his younger years.Seeing her subtly relax, Frankie chuckled, “What do you think? Not quite what you imagined, right?”Having her thoughts seen through so easily, Skyler blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. “It’s a bit different from what I expected,” she admitted.“Sit down and talk. I’m not used to looking up at people while speaking.” Frankie deliberately said this, knowing that otherwise, she wouldn’t sit down.Just as he had anticipated, Skyler realized that standing while talking to someone like this was somewhat impolite. Beside
Skyler looked at the cold, sterile operating table, her steps heavy as she walked over and lay down with the nurse’s help. Staring at her still-flat stomach, she silently whispered to the tiny life inside her, "Baby, I'm sorry."He had been so well-behaved. She had heard that during the first three months of pregnancy, morning sickness was common, sometimes severe enough to make one feel like the world was spinning. Yet, she hadn’t experienced any of that—she felt just like a normal person. She knew her baby must be a very obedient child.Unfortunately, she had no ability to keep him. If she forced his birth, he would only suffer alongside her.So, I’m sorry. It’s because I’m not brave enough…She had never intended to keep this child, but that didn’t mean she had no feelings for him. He was, after all, her own flesh and blood."Miss Oneal, we’re going to administer the anesthesia now. Try to r