Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 85

Chapter 85

Fiona was in a relatively good mood today. She thought it might be a good time to impart some wisdom on managing subordinates.

"Mom, you're too tense." Angela wobbled to sit up as she mumbled, "I understand your determination to carve out a space for yourself in a male-dominated world, and I know how tough a business world can be. But honestly, most people are only here for a living. They work hard only for a better life.

“They want a comfortable work environment and good relationships with others too. Their enthusiasm for work can take a big hit if you're too strict or unfeeling. It's important to have passion and love for our work, especially in the design field. It'll dry up our inspiration without these."

Angela finished her heartfelt speech and gasped for breath as if she had run a marathon.

Fiona was momentarily stunned. The words she had prepared to say suddenly caught in her throat.

“Mom, everyone knows how capable you are at work. You might find that sometimes things get done with half the effort and twice the results if you could be a little more cheerful, smile more often every day, and speak with a softer tone.” Angela seized the moment and shared her thoughts with Fiona.

“Go to sleep already. You reek of alcohol! It's unbearable!” Fiona unceremoniously gave her a flick on the forehead.

passed out as if

disheveled

help but laugh. "Angie, what's going on with you? You and

before plopping down at the dining

startled to see Fiona's lips curled into a faint smile when she

a sneer. The curve

she had retreated into her thoughts, imagining something

downstairs with

duo were well-known for their warm personalities. They even greeted the household staff with cheerful smiles as they descended

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understood. Fiona might be trying to emulate Ursula's

the attempt jarring that no one

1. it.

So

thinking of visiting her with Cece.” Ursula placed

something amiss at her

practically taken up residence at Joseph's place lately. It was clear she had ulterior motives. "She's the same as always. You all know she prefers peace. She says being alone helps her focus on her work. It's enough that you're thinking of her. There's no need to visit