The first thing Yvonne did when she returned to the city was to hold a meeting at Miller Jewels. In her absence, Nicole had led the team well. The designs were almost done.During the meeting, Yvonne pointed out the issues with the designs and taught them on the spot how to edit them with improvements. The other colleagues listened to her attentively. On the contrary, Nicole was distracted. Yvonne had to call her twice before she snapped out of it.After the meeting, Yvonne asked Nicole to stay back. She asked Nicole in concern, "Is the year-end show too much pressure on you?"Nicole lowered her gaze and said feebly, "I'm sorry, Ms. Miller. I still think I'm not the right person for it. My colleagues in the other departments were right. I just graduated college …""This wasn't your attitude when I left." Yvonne furrowed her brows. "Tell me, who's gossiping behind your back that they dare to even question their boss' decision so freely?""No." Nicole waved her hands. "They're right
Nicole ran out of the office to a nearby café. She'd just pushed open the door when she heard Dorothy Sanders, her mother, call out to her affectionately, "Nicole, over here!"Her voice attracted many disgruntled looks from other customers. Dorothy was unabashedly proud of it. "My daughter Nicole works at Miller Jewels! She's amazing! Her boss likes her a lot! You all work nearby, right? Please take good care of my daughter—""Mom!" Nicole anxiously yelled and frantically pulled Dorothy to a booth. "What are you talking about? I'm just a newcomer. What have you been telling other people?""That's why you're amazing! You're just a newcomer, yet you've already represented your company in a competition! The other older employees couldn't even compete with you!" Dorothy spoke loudly. Nicole wanted to shut her mouth badly."If you're going to spew any further nonsense, just go!" Nicole warned through gritted teeth.Dorothy stopped and affectionately held Nicole's hand. "Nicole, it took
Soon after, Yvonne learned that Dorothy had visited Nicole. Her assistant, Hayden, briefed her on Nicole's situation before cussing up a storm. "Seriously, her family are all leeches! Her father and older brother never bother with job-hunting, whereas her older sister, who's now married, keeps asking her for money from time to time!"Yvonne was silent for a moment. "Tell Nicole to come here.""Okay."Soon, Hayden led Nicole into the office.The latter knew that the news of her mother's visit was now circulating around the company, and she looked very guilty. "I'm sorry for causing a negative impact on the company's reputation, Ms. Miller. I—""This has nothing to do with you." Yvonne flashed the younger woman a smile before gesturing for her to take a seat. "My main concern is that your work performance is being affected due to your family troubles. Is there anything I can help you with regarding that matter?""N—no!" Nicole waved hastily in response. "This is my personal matter,
After having countless meetings in just one week, Yvonne and the design department were finally able to decide on the drafts for the year-end show.That day, Yvonne treated everyone in the department to a meal in order to reward them for their hard work. She'd intended to attend the gathering as well, but she received a phone call from Philip at the last minute. He informed her that Elizabeth was feeling unwell and requested Yvonne's assistance.Only when Yvonne arrived at Anderson Manor did she notice Stephen there as well. As she gazed at Philip's smiling expression, she had a feeling that the latter had planned the whole thing deliberately.Meanwhile, Elizabeth lay on her bed in her room with one hand pressed against her chest. She looked like she hadn't been able to catch her breath.After Yvonne checked the old woman's vitals and grabbed her medical bag, she heard the latter muttering in disbelief, "Are you sure you can do this?""If you don't trust me, you can always ask Haz
"Camille's the reason why my mother died in labor. I witnessed her slipping drugs into my mother's food. I was too young back then, so I didn't have the strength or the ability to stop Camille from doing that."After that, Charles locked me in my room because he didn't want me to meet up with the police, who were investigating the case. Hence, I jumped out the window from the third floor and broke my legs in the process. Still, I cried and screamed at the top of my lungs that Camille was the murderer, but—"At this point, Stephen started chuckling coldly. "Charles claimed that I was too emotional from losing my mother at such a young age, and that was why I was babbling nonsense."Many years had already passed since the incident, yet Stephen refused to recall those painful memories.After all, the years when he'd been forced to endure all the torment at Robinson Residence, watched his own mother die due to birth complications in front of his own eyes, and witnessed Camille get marr
That day, Curtis and his men moved to a village that was still within the city district. Someone showed up outside their rented apartment right after they left.Yvonne was relieved upon hearing that Curtis and his subordinates had transferred their base of operations successfully. At least Stephen wouldn't be able to track down Curtis for the time being. He wouldn't confront her as long as he didn't have any substantial evidence.Now wasn't the time for Stephen to find out the truth.The moment Yvonne put down her phone, Hayden strode into her office, ready to report the latest news to her. "Ms. Miller, we've received the compensation from Jones Jewels. The jewels that Mr. Oatway purchased for us have been transported to Bright Gems."Naturally, receiving a barrage of good news put Yvonne in a good mood. "Alright," she replied smilingly. "Mr. Jones would never expect that the stock he'd sold at such a low price would end up in our hands." Hayden felt satisfied and happy for Yvonn
Katie left the ward after reassuring Monica. A moment later, Thomas raced out of the ward in pursuit of his daughter. "Katie, I'd like to talk to you about something!"Katie stopped in her tracks before turning around to see her father stopping in front of her. "What is it?""I noticed that Rising Sun Group has been collaborating with jewelry brands, so I was thinking—"A frown appeared on Katie's face before Thomas could finish his sentence. "Don't tell me you're planning on asking Rising Sun Group to collaborate with Jones Jewels.""Precisely!" Thomas replied happily. "Jones Jewels is our family business, after all. Now that it's in a state of crisis, can you help—""Nope." Katie had a serious look on her face. "Dad, don't you think that your request is outrageous? Don't you know how prestigious the jewelry brands with which Rising Sun Group has collaborated over the past few years are? Jones Jewels never managed to reach the threshold in the past, much less now! You haven't
"It was nothing." Xavier tore his gaze away from the study. All he'd done was ask his grandfather a couple of questions, yet the latter had gotten so enraged. It seemed that the person Arthur was financially supporting overseas was very important to him.Since that was the case, Xavier intended to find out who exactly that person was.He said to Jasmine, "I have an appointment tonight, so I won't be staying for dinner."Before she could react, he descended the stairs and disappeared from her line of sight. For some reason, Jasmine felt anxious all of a sudden.She turned back to look at the study while recalling Arthur's words. Having been in the family for many years, she was all too familiar with his temperament. Arthur's words hadn't seemed like an empty threat. He sounded like he'd definitely do as he'd threatened.Jasmine started worrying about her son. What on earth did Xavier say to Arthur to make the old man react as if he'd stepped on his tail?…When Xavier stepped int