Chapter 170

"As you're all aware, we're on the cusp of kicking off our project with Max Group. We need new suppliers, and fast. If we miss our deadlines, the fallout for the Stone family will be massive. We're here to figure out who's going to step up and lock down some new partnerships."

With Reginald's words hanging in the air, a wave of serious chatter swept through the room.

"Looks like someone's got it out for us. Why else would our suppliers be the only ones getting hit?"

"It's got to be one of our rivals. Not many landed a deal with Max Group, and the ones who didn't are green with envy. They're playing dirty, trying to make sure we don't come out on top."

The room buzzed with chatter when Cheryl shot up from her seat, her voice cutting through the noise. "Celena's the lead on this project, right? With the mess we're in, she's the one to deal with it. Let's send Celena!"

words set off

running the show. She's got to fix the material

lead should step up? It's perfect for Celena. Plus, she's clueless. Might do her some good to get her hands dirty, see what it's really like instead of

sat frozen, her mind a void. She was clueless about the materials, clueless about negotiations. Dumping that on her was a setup

bothered to ask Celena what she thought. They had all

nod. "Celena, you're up. The clock's ticking, you've got two days to sort out this mess. Get it done, or

and out of

was final, and the room's eyes turned to Celena, their faces

"Grandpa... I..."

with desperation as she turned to Reginald, her eyes brimming with tears, pleading for more time. She wanted to confess to her grandfather that she was out of her depth, that the task was too much for her, and that she was clueless

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