“No company can last long if it has no innovation. It’s also a problem I’ve been thinking about recently. I plan to make the changes before the market demand forces us.” Nathaniel tapped his finger on the table and looked at everyone present.“It may seem like we’re on the losing end since our competitors know our formulas, but don’t forget these old products have been around for a while. Even if we didn’t publicize it, some interested rival companies might have already developed it.“That is to say, even if our old products still sell well now, they will soon lose their competitiveness. We should aim toward developing new products instead of how to protect the older ones. That should be our focus to ensure our sustainability.” Nathaniel stood up and pressed down on the table with both hands.His points were sound and reasonable as he came fully prepared. The board of directors was initially skeptical, but his words were reasonable and made them contemplate further.“You might be c
Lily had always been indifferent to such things, which made him wonder when she noticed him using company funds to take Melanie out on vacation and buy her gifts.Nathaniel did not understand. Why did she wait until now to mention it when she had known about it for a long time? He could only think of two possibilities. The first one was that Lily did not know it before and only found out somehow recently. The second one was that she had known about it for a long time but pretended she was ignorant and unaware.Either possibility was scary to Nathaniel. Their confrontations just reinforced his sense that he had never really understood her. It made him wonder if she was still the Lily that he knew.Nathaniel clenched his fingers tightly one by one. His anger had reached a breaking point. He might have looked calm facing the board of directors, but he had been panicking the day before. He feared he could not reassure the shareholders, and it would be game over for him.Luckily, Nathan
The sound of ideas was always beautiful. Melanie wanted to do it herself but became nauseous after being enclosed in the lab for too long.She felt this was understandable and forgivable because she was pregnant. Melanie then prepared a cup of coffee and supervised from outside. It was bad for the fetus if the mother drank too much coffee while pregnant. Melanie was aware of it but still contemplating whether to keep the baby.After assessing the pros and cons, she decided against having the child. At least, not now. However, Nathaniel desired it greatly. If she got an abortion, it would undoubtedly strain their relationship. Nevertheless…‘What a tough decision!’The phone vibrated. Melanie thought it was Nathaniel asking where she was, but when she picked it up, the call was from Frank. She was inexplicably flustered. Melanie quickly looked left and right, but thankfully no one was there. She then set the coffee cup down, stood up, and went to a secluded spot in the corridor.Sh
"If you really want it, you must seize every opportunity!" He said this meaningfully and then hung up. Melanie did not understand what he meant until he sent a text with an address. It was in Sapphine, not too far from the location of the laboratory. In an instant, she understood. Frank was on his way! Melanie was holding the phone with a trembling hand since she did not think he would return so soon. Clearly, she was going to have a tryst. She honestly wanted to refuse. This was Sapphine, not Middle Valley. It was possible to run into acquaintances, not to mention Nathaniel was there as well, so if anyone saw… Her heart was conflicted. Frank seemed to have visited casually, and his words were also quite laid back. However, it was a ruthless decision to make. If she declined, it was the same as rejecting him. This implied that she would have to give up her advantage in the judges' decisions for the annual perfume competition.Melanie had already taken
Melanie wanted to escape at that moment, but she just stood there instead. Her feet were rooted to the ground, and she could not move. Melanie thought of all possibilities, and her whole body turned cold as she started trembling."Frank," She whispered his name, seeing that he seemed asleep. She wanted to leave and immediately get out of there. Suddenly, Frank opened his eyes abruptly. His eyes shone brightly, just meeting hers.Melanie did not expect that, so she released a frightened "Ah!" and stepped back.Seeing her terrified, panic-stricken face, Frank laughed indifferently. He sat up slowly, swept all the things on the table into the trash can, and raised his hand to wipe his nose and the corners of his mouth. Then he stood up.Melanie stepped back when she saw Frank approaching step by step, gradually retreating to the base of the wall. She had nowhere else to go."Frank, No!" Seeing him raise his hand, she turned her head away in fright and closed her eyes tightly.Howeve
Melanie looked puzzled because Frank let go of her hand and turned around to walk back. He picked up a pack of cigarettes from the coffee table, removed a cigarette from the box, stood by the window, and looked outside.Melanie was confused. Frank called her over and showed her such a shocking scene, but he did not force her to join in. So what did he want to do? She took two steps forward and looked at his silhouette. She seemed to be mindful of images of his depravity just now, which made her shudder.Melanie dared not say anything, so she just stood there. Her clothes were hanging off her body, and she did not know what to do for a while. After smoking half a cigarette, Frank turned to look at her. He looked up and down with a criticizing expression. Then he spoke while Melanie kept quiet. She did not know if she should be happy or sad.Frank had lost interest in her body. Did it mean she could finally escape his torture and get respite and freedom? However, at the same time, it
"Oh?" Frank finally looked a little interested. "Do I know her?" "You've seen her before," With a meaningful smile, Melanie said, "Do you remember Lily?" "Your rival in love?" Frank stroked his chin, and the girl's beautiful face appeared before him. Honestly, he was very impressed the first time he saw her. He had his ideas but did not have a chance to do anything then.Meanie sneered disdainfully, "Rival in love? She's not worthy! However, if it's to change your taste, she shouldn't be too bad."Frank was not at all interested in these intrigues of women, but he was still very interested in having some fun for himself. "Indeed, she isn’t," after a pause, he added, "But, as far as I know, she's no longer with MN. Inc. Now she's in the same boat as you. Are you sure you can convince her?"Melanie shook her head and sat on the sofa’s edge. “Must you use this method to get beautiful women? There are so many other ways for you to get her.”"As I said, I don't like to for
Melanie had not paid close attention before since she was scared. Looking at him now, she realized his figure was thin. Much thinner than average.She knew the reason now and felt uneasy. Since Frank had done such a thing, he might as well have one foot in hell. Melanie did not know if someone would discover it at some point. She also had no idea how long he would last in the industry. However, she was sure she could not count on him in the long run.Melanie thought she had found a powerful ally and would win in life if she maintained her relationship with him. Unfortunately, reality gave her a rude awakening.One could not entirely depend on a single person. Melanie knew she could not rely solely on Nathaniel. Likewise, she could not pin all of her hopes on Frank. She needed additional support and could feel secure only when she had sufficient backing.Even so, Melanie was not in a hurry as Frank could still be her support in the meantime. She could back out after giving him Lily