The company’s Christmas party was a joint venture among the planning department, administrative department and public relations department. The initial proposal was done by the planning and administrative department while the public relations department handled the communications. Execution was done by the administrative and public relations department after the plan was firm.It was a middle-sized event that aimed to uplift the company’s image and reward its employees.When Manager Hayley returned to the planning department, she got the assistant manager to bring her Monique’s submitted proposal.She read through the work and concluded that it was an above average submission for a newcomer.Manager Hayley still found it odd that a newcomer was involved in proposal-writing right off the bat.“Who was Monique tailing?” she asked.Assistant Manager Walt replied, “Amelia.”“Amelia arranged for her to write up this proposal?”The man frowned. ‘Was there an issue?’“I assigned it t
Ten minutes later, all the employees in the planning department were gathered in the meeting room. Manager Hayley was seated at the front of the room. She looked professional and fashionable as always.When the room quieted down, Manager Hayley smiled at Monique and said politely, “Monique, congratulations on your promotion.”At that, everyone turned to look at Monique.Unaccustomed to the attention, Monique nervously gripped the edge of her top and said, “Thank you.”She was aware that her promotion was undeserving.“Is there anything you would like to say?” the manager asked.Monique’s eyes widened in surprise. She did not know what to say.She gingerly stood up. Her cheeks were already red as she blinked a few times. “Everyone in the office are really helpful. The proposal I wrote was guided by Amelia, so thank you.”Manager Hayley said nothing as she watched Monique.No one knew what was going on but they watched in silence. There was a twinkle of mischief in the eyes of A
Manager Hayley spoke in an icy tone, “You said the same thing when I first interviewed you but I heard you’ve been absent and leaving early during your first week of work. Do you think that’s working hard?” The Chairman Moore that she knew appreciated punctuality. However, that was before meeting Monique.Monique bit her lip and stayed silent.She did have her reasons but what the manager said was true. She lowered her head and apologized, “I’m sorry. I had some urgent matters that day. I’ll strive to be better.”Her sincerity placated Manager Hayley’s anger. She said, “I won’t look into your promotion but you should know the real reason behind it. Despite that, I hope you understand the planning department emphasizes on merit, not personal connections.”Monique kept her eyes on the floor and pursed her lips.Manager Hayley was right and she knew it.In an unhurried voice, the manager said, “Many in the department are unhappy with this development. I believe you wouldn’t want peo
Yvonne was busy in the office. She wanted to slack off but the orders kept coming.When everything settled down, she took her mug and headed for the water dispenser. She was so thirsty.She went to the washroom on her way back to her desk. While she was in the stall, she heard voices talking outside.“Did you see the huge bouquet that came for the chairman’s driver?”“It was so romantic. I’m jealous. I’d faint if the chairman looked at me.”“No way he’d look at you if you’re so easy. He not only gave her flowers, she was even promoted.”“So soon? Didn’t she just join a few days ago?”“Exactly! And I heard her attendance was horrible for her first week of work. If not for the chairman’s orders…”Yvonne waited until the women left the washroom before exiting the stall.Was this the reason she was getting odd looks by her coworkers?Highly likely.That wild child was promoted yet Yvonne was stuck doing menial tasks.Yvonne thought of sending Henry the photo she took but hesita
Yvonne’s uproar clearly soured Monique’s mood.She collected her thoughts at the stairway before going back to the office.She could feel the stares of her coworkers but she remained calm.Once she was back at her desk, she started her work.The company hosted many dinner parties in a year. She found information on the previous events as she was browsing through the company’s internal server.Time passed without Monique noticing. Her phone suddenly rang.“Hello, Monique speaking.”The reply came some moment later, “It’s me.”It was a masculine voice on the phone.Henry…Why was he calling at this time?Monique felt a warmth in her chest as a smile tugged at her lips. ‘Did he miss me?’The thought of Henry’s handsome face made her heart beat faster.“Bring me a cup of coffee,” Henry said in a husky tone.Monique uttered a sound of affirmation.Henry smiled as he hung up the phone.Monique stood from her seat and went to get the cup of coffee. She delivered the coffee to He
Henry was so caught up with work that he did not notice that Monique was still there after dropping off the coffee.“Welcome,” he replied distractedly. It was just a mere flower bouquet. If she liked it, Henry could arrange for one every day.Monique stood awkwardly wringing her hands.Was that all?That was his response?A mere “welcome” without any follow up?Henry continued reading the documents in silence.At that point, Monique retreated from the office.She was embarrassed. What did she hope he would say?That he missed her?What happened to the shy Monique?She wondered why Henry called her to deliver his coffee.Did the 23rd floor not have coffee?She returned to the planning department frustrated as questions plagued her mind.When she walked into the office, she felt stares coming from her coworkers.At lunchtime, everyone left for lunch except for Monique.She glanced at her phone, wondering if Henry had his lunch. She remembered that he only took a small bit
Perhaps Henry fell for Monique.Was Henry trying to expose his identity by sending flowers to Monique in public? Was he acknowledging that Monique was his girlfriend?It was not their first time having a meal together. However, this would be Monique's first time inviting Henry for a meal. Henry was very delighted as his lips curled while he put on a beautiful smile and said, "Then, come upstairs for a meal."Henry beamed at the contract that Mandy delivered after he hung up the call. He went through the terms and conditions in it and placed it back on the table.Monique buried her face in her hands as it went red.She tidied up her clothes and was ready to head out.Initially, Amelia went to the restaurant. Then she came back to the office after she realized that she left her handphone and purse in the office. Upon reaching the office, she happened to hear Monique calling Henry 'dearie'. Seeing Monique's bashful expression nearly made Amelia throw up.'It's hard to imagine that
Monique arrived on the 23rd floor and it seemed that Mandy left for lunch as she made her way into the chairman's office.The chairman's towering silhouette was seen sitting on the office chair. He earnestly glanced through the documents on the desk.Monique's heart started racing when she saw Henry's handsome face. She lifted her head and took a gleam at Henry as she was feeling bashful. She then called out, "Dearie."Monique got used to calling Henry 'dearie'. It started coming naturally to her.She called out to him in a loving tone.Henry lifted his gaze and saw Monique's pretty face and glittering eyes. It was as though they were embellished with stars."Mm." Henry faintly answered. He got up and headed straight to the fancy dining table. He did not even ask Monique why she was late.Monique trailed Henry to the dining table and said, "I'm sorry, just now…"Monique's speech was cut short when she saw Henry staring at her chest.Monique's white shirt was drenched. Her silk
"Monique, don't cry..." Su Chen's blood kept gushing out from the wound, and he felt colder and colder.He even felt difficult to raise his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of Monique's eyes."Brother, stop talking. The ambulance will come soon!" Monique reached out her hands to press the wound for him, trying to slow down the bleeding.But the blood kept flowing out from between her fingers...Su Chen shook his head, indicating for Monique to stop wasting her energy."Monique... you really... ahem, don't you remember me?" Su Chen was struggling to even say a word."What?" Monique didn't understand what he meant."I saw you... when you were very young... Have you forgotten? You promised to be... my bride..."Su Chen's words made Monique frown. She didn't remember making such an agreement with someone.Bai Bingbing was shocked by Su Chen's words.It turned out that the little girl Su Chen had mentioned to her was Monique!That was the only time Su Chen had mentioned hi
Monique, whom the two men had been longing for, was found by Bai Bingbing."Miss. Bai, why are you here?"Monique had never seen her since Gu Linbei's wedding.Today, Bai Bingbing made Monique feel very strange.Bai Bingbing, who appeared in front of others, always had delicate makeup and was talking and laughing.However, today's Bai Bingbing had a plain face, and she had not even taken care of her hair.For a moment, she was worried that Bai Bingbing would come to her because of something."I have something to talk to Mrs. Moore alone. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"Bai Bingbing's words made Monique instinctively miss her because of Su Chen.However, Henry had repeatedly warned her not to be with Su Chen alone."Is it possible that he has something to do with Su Chen?"Monique thought about it and made an appointment with Bai Bingbing at a crowded cafe.She also sent a message to Henry.By the time Henry received the message, Su Chen had already arrived at Su Ente
"Monique didn't come." Henry spoke as he could read Su Chen's mind without hesitation.Su Chen didn't care and looked away calmly.He looked at Su Zhenxing and the man beside him.He was really Su Zhenxing's partner, the secretary of Su Chen's biological father, David."When did David return?" Su Chen's tone was gentle and normal, as if he was really chatting with them."I just arrived last night." David answered Su Chen, but her eyes were full of worry."Chen, did you really do this?" Su Zhenxing looked at Su Chen and asked sadly."Yes!" Su Chen did not know what Su Zhenxing was asking.But no matter what they were, they had something to do with him.From the time he was adopted by Su Chen, to the time he returned to his country and met Monique, to the time he met Henry.Even the kidnapping of Monique abroad was arranged by him alone.Therefore, no matter what Su Zhenxing was asking about, Su Chen would agree.Su Zhenxing had a lot to say to Su Chen, but he didn't know whe
This was not the worst result.Just as Bai Bingbing was cleaning up the mess and trying to minimize their losses to the minimum.Henry suddenly launched a general attack. Several companies outside Su Chen's company provinces were suppressed by Marriott International at the same time.Su Chen had long known that these companies under his name had been discovered by Henry.If that was all, Su Chen wouldn't be worried.However, the person under Su Chen's hand had just called.Su Chen's overseas businesses had been maliciously sold before the stock market was closed.Now that the stock market had been closed, it was impossible for them to buy it immediately.During this period of closing, their stock price would continue to decline.If they couldn't buy those shares as soon as possible before the trading tomorrow.They could only be controlled by others.Su Chen didn't even need to think that who did this to him.He didn't expect Henry to do like this.This was Su Chen's final
Gu Linbei couldn't sense the mixed feelings in Gu Shaohuan's heart.He handed over the results of his efforts in the morning to the Hui family."From today on, the Gu family has nothing to do with me anymore. I have nothing to do with the Gu family anymore."At this moment, Gu Linbei was secretly glad that he was not a good-for-nothing rich second generation in order to prove to his family with Henry.He had secretly saved up his personal savings so that he could speak so confidently in front of Gu Shaohuan at this moment.Gu Shaohuan thought that Gu Linbei would suffer a lot after leaving the Gu family.This kind of revenge just happened to calm down.He didn't expect Gu Linbei to appear in front of him in such a powerful state.Gu Shaohuan didn't want to admit this difference, so he snorted coldly. "You have today's results because of the Gu family. What's there to be proud of now?"Gu Linbei had expected this, as if he had already guessed that Gu Shaohuan would say that."
After Gu Linbei got the computer, he turned off the page of the Gu Group internal web.This was also the reason why Gu Shaohuan no longer insisted.Gu Linbei sent a message, and soon a document came from the other side.After calling Gu Shaohuan over, he opened the document.It was the three companies that had been acquired by the Gu family in the morning and other shares."You're the one who's dealing with the Gu family?!"Gu Shaohuan's first reaction was that Gu Linbei was the one dealing with Gu Group, not that Gu Linbei wanted to help the Gu family.In the face of Gu Shaohuan's reaction, Gu Linbei's first feeling was not anger or disappointment, but relief.Fortunately, this man was not his father.Gu Linbei didn't explain. Instead, he called in all the members of Gu Shao Huan's team."Mr. Gu, he is the mysterious buyer who helped us stabilize the stock market!"He was so excited that he almost called Gu Linbei the son of the Gu family.However, both Gu Shaohuan and Gu
Gu Linbei did not care what Gu Zihang was thinking.He directly pulled her out of Henry's office.Henry looked at Monique’s photos on his desk and ignored them.He was thinking about the reason why Su Chen had attacked the Gu family first...."Zihang, how is it? Have you done it?"Gu Shaohuan had been paying close attention to the curve on the computer.He didn't notice the secretary's expression when she came in and said that Gu Zihang wanted to say something when he came back.When Gu Shaohuan finished asking, there was no response.He raised his head and saw Gu Linbei coming back with Gu Zihang."What are you doing here?" Gu Shaohuan was furious when he saw the son that the Gu family had raised for 20 years.How proud Gu Linbei had been in the past, how much he hated him now.Gu Linbei didn't care about Gu Shaohuan's tone at all. He sat down on the sofa as usual.He was so angry that his nose was crooked."The Gu family is in big trouble, and they can't hold on any lo
Gu Linbei and Su Chen were just so happy, but they made w Gu Shaohuan and Gu Zihang feel so worried.They didn't even have time for lunch and had been busy buying.However, the funds that could be used were quickly finished, so they had no choice but to stop.It wasn't that the Gu family didn't have enough money.The wealth accumulated by the Gu family in the past few lifetimes would not be unable to afford these stocks.Not to mention that the stock loss was so much now.However, most of the Gu family's funds were flowing in the project.They could not be put into use as they wanted.Gu Shaohuan had even used up all of his savings, but it was still useless.It was too late to transfer funds now...Was it really useless now?Just as Gu Shaohuan and his nephew were in despair.The Gu Group found that the decline of the Gu Group's stock gradually stopped."Mr. Gu, look, Mr. Gu! This man seems to be helping the company. The stock doesn’t drop anymore."The leader of the team
Only in this way could he have a better grasp of the initiative.But what could Gu Shaohuan do if he didn't listen to him?The Gu family didn’t have any business in the past two years. Of course, Gu Shaohuan, who needed a large amount of money, would release more shares to gather funds.However, they didn't expect Su Chen to be the one who bought a large number of Gu's stocks and even gave them financial support.Even if they found out, they would not doubt anything.After all, the Su Group had been developing rapidly in City B these years.Early this morning, Su Chen began to sell all the Gu Group stocks at all costs.The Gu Group's stock dropped sharply.At this rate, the Gu family would be forced to leave the city before it was over.Moreover, the other companies of the Gu family were affected.By the time Gu Shaohuan found out about this, three companies under his control had already changed owners.At this time, Gu Shaohuan were anxious, and he was anxiously discussing