"The sales of the Jewelry Department this quarter have shown steady and positive growth. Our designs have received numerous awards, and we are hopeful for good placings at the year-end awards ceremony.""Additionally, as Mr. Winter and Ms. Summer are still not back from their overseas assignment, so I'll be reporting on their behalf.""This year, our brand has risen to the top three, becoming a true national jewelry brand. We've acquired nearly ten jewelry brands of various sizes, continuously expanding and incorporating diverse design styles."Suddenly, Shawn raised a finger, lightly tapping the table. "I remember we acquired a third-tier small brand not long ago, a budget jewelry brand that emerged just this year, right?"Peach nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Wood. The brand is called Florei. It's now a featured series, focusing on students and affordable items. It's quite popular in the market given its affordability."Upon hearing Florei's name, Gale lowered her head guiltily. She
Mr. Wood asked, "What's the name of that designer from Florei?" The question caught Peach off guard."Molly, the designer is called Molly."Peach looked toward her. "Gale..."At a critical moment, it was Gale who came to her rescue. Peach looked at Gale gratefully.Gale blinked at her, signaling not to be nervous or scared. Shawn would not bite; besides, Peach had handled it well; it was Shawn who asked a trick question."Yes, Molly. Mr. Wood, her name is Molly," Peach said.Shawn leaned back in his chair. "Correct. Of everyone in this meeting room, Gale remembers the most."Gale replied, "Mr. Wood is too kind."The back-and-forth between these two seemed odd. The atmosphere felt off, but no one could pinpoint what was wrong.Peach's palms started sweating. "Mr. Wood, I'll continue reporting on the summary of the upcoming work...""Pause for a moment. Is Florei's recent market performance still steadily rising?" Shawn interjected.Peach answered these serious questions adept
Others left quickly, afraid of being detained. Peach swallowed hard. "Mr. Wood, you are dissatisfied with my performance today...""I am very satisfied.""Huh? Then, why did you ask me to stay?" Peach was puzzled."It's about work." Shawn, at this moment, appeared extremely affable, lacking the imposing aura from earlier. "If Florei continues, it will inevitably eat into our profits. We need to find a solution."Peach racked her brains, suggesting, "Hire more designers? Maybe those who have just graduated. Their consumption habits and taste should better align with Florei's style.""No. Florei combines high-end design styles with affordable materials like silver and cubic zirconia. Although the materials are inexpensive, the styles are classic and enduring."Peach did not know what to do. Florei's style was somewhat similar to Gale's. However, Gale would not design for such an affordable brand.Gale was the chief designer of Lovito, after all!Peach could not help but glance at
"What exactly do you want? Do you want to expose my identity as Molly?" Gale frowned."Do I look that ridiculous to you?""Yes."Shawn squinted. "Gale, when will you understand my good intentions?""What good intentions would you have..."He stood up and walked over to her, arms crossed. "Why do you think I acquired Florei?"Florei's modest revenue compared to the rest in Wood Group was hardly noteworthy. It felt more like earning spare change.However, Shawn not only acquired it but also managed it and frequently inquired about it.Why? All for the sake of his charming wife.Gale's eyes brightened. "I get it. You want to hand over this brand to me, right?""Lovito is yours. It's just that it is now an established brand, with many employees. It may be exhausting for you to manage. However, managing Florei would be easy for you."Shawn knew she was an independent person who would not settle for being a rich housewife in Temperley Hall, let alone become a full-time mom.Shawn
"Then I want to take charge.""Good, you will be on top, under no one but above me."Gale's face flushed. That sounded really wrong. How could he suggest such a thing?"Shawn!" She slapped away his hand, lingering on her cheek, "Be serious!"He looked at the red mark on the back of his hand from her slap, "Whether Joshua calls me daddy or not doesn't matter to me. I can wait. Besides, I am his father, and that's a fact."He had become used to Joshua calling him Shawn.Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Besides, after returning toTemperley Hall, he began to be inexplicably attentive to me. This morning, he helped me with my briefcase, carried documents, and opened the car door for me."Gale was speechless.She could imagine Joshua's bootlicking Shawn!At this rate... Wait, would Joshua be siding with Shawn just because of that spaceship thing?If she had known, she would not have told Shawn about what Joshua liked."What does he want exactly? Gale, do you know?" Shawn asked.She answ
"Might Mr. Wood?" Fiona made a gesture of cutting her throat. When Shawn gets angry, whoever goes near him dies. She doesn't want to end up dead.Gale replied, "He's in a good mood. If someone's in a bad mood, that's me."Fiona sighed in relief. "That's good, that's good!""What?""Well, ma'am, why are you upset? Mr. Wood is utterly devoted to you. You are blessed!" Fiona said.Gale sighed heavily, "Glamorous on the outside, tormented on the inside."Fiona was puzzled."Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. Fiona, you're still single, right? Wait until you have someone, and you'll understand."Fiona scratched her head, "I'm focusing on my career for now.""It's been so many years. I have two children, and I can still work. Why are you still single? Doesn't Mr. Shawn care about your personal affairs?""Well...""Let me talk to him later. I'll tell him not to work like a mule. Your career is important, but your personal life shouldn't be neglected!"Gale wav
"No, no. Gale, you know, when I see Mr. Wood, I get nervous, even flustered. I can't even make eye contact with him. Fiona is Mr. Wood's personal secretary; when I see her, I get just as nervous and flustered! It is impossible, not to mention she is a girl!" Peach quickly refused."I haven't said anything yet.""But that's what you mean!"Gale nodded. "Yes, exactly. You and Fiona get along well, you know each other inside out. What if it actually works out?"Peach shook her head vigorously. "No need, no need. It is inappropriate, not a chance!"Gale suppressed a laugh, playing more with the idea of teasing her.Gale understood why Shawn liked to tease her for no reason. It turned out it was quite amusing to tease someone and observe their reactions.Of course, Gale could not possibly try to match Fiona and Peach. Peach's heart belonged to Sam, and she knew that. She just mentioned Fiona to make a point."Peach, you haven't really spent time with Fiona. How can you be sure it's
Why the sudden visit?Seeing Peach's unusual expression, Gale asked, "What's wrong? What's going on? You look like life has been drained from you.""Mr. Carson is here..."Gale perked up at once. "Sam? What a coincidence!"She was just about to have a heart-to-heart with Peach. Since Peach did not like Fiona, why not try with someone she liked? Gale knew Peach liked Sam, and she would help her pursue him. Sam had even delivered himself to her door. That made things even easier.Peach panicked. "Oh no, oh no. Why did Mr. Carson came without informing me? I'm not prepared! I haven't even put on makeup, I am dressed so casually. How can I meet him like this!"Gale got up and pushed her into the rest area. "Go, do your makeup and change your clothes.""But Mr. Carson...""I'll handle it for you!""No, Gale. If Mr. Wood finds out...""It's fine, don't worry about it." Gale waved her hand. "Go quickly, make sure to appear beautifully!"Peach was completely flustered, her mind buzz