"It's true that saying this restaurant is for Jessie isn't an exaggeration. I hired two head chefs from Zenville, specifically from the restaurant in Zenville's CBD. I recall that you've been there too. "I was worried Jessie wouldn't be able to get authentic Northern cuisine, so I opened the restaurant near her office for her convenience. I never intended to make a profit from it, since it's specifically meant to cater to Jessie."What he said about not planning to make a profit was true. Since he took over Reverie Delights, he had transformed it into a place where ordinary people couldn't afford to dine at. There weren't as many customers as before, but the quality of the clientele had improved significantly.The nearby restaurants were usually always packed with customers around noon.Thaddeus had transformed the business model of Reverie Delights into a high-end restaurant, with elegant decor and significantly higher prices. The menu also underwent a complete overhaul.Regular
During the years Jessamine spent alongside Thaddeus, she learned a lot about his methods of running the company. One thing she knew for sure was that skimping on advertising costs was not an option.Jerome raised an eyebrow slightly. He thought about the popular celebrities under his management. There were quite a few who had recently become very famous and had a large number of fans, most of whom were female fans.If they became ambassadors for Kama Jewelry, it would indeed be a suitable match."What do you think of Hayden Sage?" Jerome asked.Jessamine was quite familiar with this name. Hayden Sage had debuted in a boy band and entered the entertainment industry with his handsome looks. He starred in two popular dramas in a row, both as the lead actor, making him a rising star with well-deserved popularity.There were quite a few of his fans in her company too, and Judith was one of them. She even had her phone wallpaper set to a photo of Hayden and had posters of him at her des
"Good luck! I wish your brand a great success!" Jerome cheered.Jessamine responded, "If your words bring me good luck and I become successful, I'll give you a set of jewelry as a gift."As they chatted, they eventually reached an agreement for their company's cooperation.Thaddeus sat on the side listlessly eating his food. For some reason, everything he ate tasted sour today. He watched helplessly as his wife was coaxed away by someone else.The key issue was that Jerome made a compelling argument, and Thaddeus couldn't find any way to refute it. Truth be told, he genuinely wanted Jessamine's brand to succeed—it was her dream after all.In the past, she stayed by his side and gave up on her own career and aspirations. Now that she had finally mustered the courage to pursue her dreams, he naturally wanted to support her rather than become an obstacle in her path to success.Thaddeus comforted himself with the thought of this, and eventually, he felt a little better.Jessamine e
Thaddeus was still persistently asserting his authority. He picked up the cup in front of him and poured himself a drink.He began, "Thank you for introducing a celebrity to Jessie. It isn't easy to find a friend who goes to such lengths, especially a friend from elementary school. "Many people don't even remember their classmates' names once they get rich, but you still kindly helped your ex-classmate's wife with promotions. I appreciate your kindness. If you ever need my help in the future, I won't hesitate to assist you."Thaddeus' lengthy formal-sounding speech made Jessamine, who was standing to the side, feel completely bewildered.Jerome was used to it. After all, it wasn't like it was his first day knowing the scheming Thaddeus."Mr. Holt, you're being too formal. Let's get one thing straight. I'm not doing this because we're ex-classmates. It's because I genuinely want to help a friend. "A few years ago, when I first arrived in Hajera, Jessie helped me a lot too. We're
Jessamine poured him a glass of water and said, "Mr. Holt, how about you calm down a bit?"Thaddeus was indeed irritated. He reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her smoothly onto his lap."Do not get in contact with him too frequently," he demanded.Jessamine hummed in agreement and asked, "Are you jealous, Mr. Holt?"Thaddeus really didn't want to admit it, but he was definitely jealous and still feeling bitter about it."Yes. If you don't offer me something sweet in return, I'll continue to be jealous," Thaddeus replied.He playfully pinched the soft flesh on her belly. His tone carried a hint of tenderness like he wanted her to comfort him.Jessamine remembered the awkward moment the last time Judith saw them. She wanted to jump off his lap right away. Just as she formed that thought, the hand resting on her waist tightened its grip."Don't run away, Jessie," Thaddeus pleaded.Jessamine cleared her throat and reminded, "Please practice restraint. We're
Judith left Jessamine's office and returned to her desk. Her computer's WhatsApp indicated there were more and more incoming messages.She opened it and saw that countless people had tagged her."@Judith, what happened in the office? Mr. Holt has a lipstick smudge on his lips, and it's the same shade as Jacinda's.""@Judith, is Mr. Langston out of the picture now? Can you give us some inside scoop? Good friends should share the gossip. Don't keep it all to yourself.""Oh my gosh! Do we even need to ask? It's confirmed, everyone. Jacinda and Mr. Holt are definitely together.""@Judith, where are you? Please respond quickly!"…Judith quickly skimmed the messages and closed the app, ignoring everyone. She didn't dare to speak recklessly anymore. She was saving next month's salary to buy a bag.Inside the office, Jessamine waited for Judith to leave. Then, she immediately sent a message to Thaddeus: "You should wipe your mouth."Thaddeus headed back to his office straightaway a
Before Lennon came over, he had done a thorough investigation on Thaddeus. He thought that this prominent person would be difficult to deal with, but in reality he was very approachable and didn't put on any airs as the CEO of a big company.Moreover, he wasn't as uninterested in women as the internet made him out to be. There was clearly a faint layer of lipstick on his lips, indicating that he was likely intimate with a woman before he came back.Lennon gradually relaxed and started chatting with Thaddeus."You and your girlfriend must have a strong relationship. At Votum Group, we greatly value emotional bonds. I believe that these cold precious stones we possess can be transformed into meaningful tokens of affection in your hands. We look forward to a pleasant collaboration!"Thaddeus raised an eyebrow. "Oh? How did you notice that my wife and I have a good relationship?"Lennon chuckled awkwardly. How could he say anything in this situation? Embarrassing someone like Thaddeus
Jordan returned after sending the guests off. He then knocked on the door."Mr. Holt, if your discussions are finalized, I'll have the legal department prepare the contract. We will then confirm the terms with Mr. Robinson."Thaddeus nodded and instructed, "Draft the contract as soon as possible. Have the design and marketing departments move over first. HR should talk to everyone to see who is willing to relocate to Hajera. Those who agree will receive a 10% salary increase. For anyone unwilling to, terminate their contract with three times the compensation. Meanwhile, we'll continue the hiring process to expand the team."Jordan carefully noted down everything Thaddeus said. He then asked, "Mr. Holt, don't you think we should hire a few secretaries and assistants?"Thaddeus was very strict in his work, and it was not easy to make a living under him. In Zenville, there were more than a dozen people in the secretarial department. When things got busy, everyone had to run around non