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Chapter 319

Chapter 319:

“How many projects has the Ferguson Group stolen from us?” a shareholder said furiously. “They’re our arch rivals. Do you really think they’d share anything with us?”

His words cast a heavy silence over the entire conference room.

Lydia spoke up, “I believe there’s a chance to mend our relationship with the Ferguson Group. They’re only edging out Apex Group for projects because Zola now leads Apex Group, and some instability has given them an opening to capitalize on. I’ve heard that the Ferguson Group will soon name a new general manager. From what I’ve gathered about Julio, he’s short on skilled people. This new manager will be someone he trusts, but they might not be all that capable. Given the former stature of Apex Group, this manager wouldn’t dare cross us.”

She implied that using their power to intimidate could be effective, painting the new manager as a minor player, hardly worth concern.

Her words somewhat reassured the shareholders, sparking a detailed discussion on how to negotiate with the Ferguson Group to share the Walsh Group’s project.

At the head of the table, Bryan listened with a faint, amused smile.

“Then it’s settled. In three days, once the Ferguson Group’s new general manager assumes their role, we will reach out to discuss the project,” Brandon said.

As the meeting ended, Bryan was the first to stand up and leave.

Raymond hurried after him, whispering, “Miss Curtis is back. Julio personally picked her up at the airport and arranged a villa for her to stay in. Bailee and Milford have moved in there too…”

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“Got it,” Bryan replied, pausing by the window.

As he gazed out over the sprawling city, a sense of fullness began to seep into his once-empty heart.

The heart of summer had Onaland sweltering through slightly stifling nights.

Fresh off her plane, Eileen found sleep elusive due to jet lag and chose to pore over the Walsh Group’s project instead.

Julio had laid the groundwork with initial contacts, and with the Ferguson Group stealing the spotlight, the Walsh Group was leaning heavily toward forging a partnership with them—a decision nearly sealed.

Yet, Eileen remained cautious.

Downstairs, Bailee and Milford were still up, tending to the baby.

Their intermittent exclamations floated upstairs, prompting Eileen to rise and shut the door of the study. Back at her desk, a smile played on her lips.

Little two-month-old Gabriela, not yet versed in the art of speech or understanding words, seemed to be a source of amusement for Bailee and the others.

In three days, Eileen was slated to join the Ferguson Group, and Ruby had agreed to look after Gabriela at home for her.

Rylie, having purchased the villa next door, planned to assist with the baby during the day.

Josue was away on business and expected to return once his commitments were fulfilled.

Eileen’s life had settled back into its routine, and it was finally the day she would start her new job at Ferguson Group.

Her shoulder-length black hair was neatly tucked behind her ears, and she wore minimal makeup, though her lipstick was a bold, dark shade, echoing her new role as the general manager with an air of authority and command.

the company building, employees were lined up on both

“Good morning, Ms. Curtis!”

a brief nod and was quickly surrounded by a group of people who followed her eagerly as

her a stack of documents. “Ms. Curtis, Mr. Ferguson mentioned that you have the authority to choose your own secretary. You can promote

decided to hire someone new

need for anyone to come here for an interview. I’ll

of discerning who might be a well-disguised spy, so the best approach was for her to take the initiative and find

entered the elevator, she turned to the

progress of the project with the Walsh Group. The rest of you, please

down, accentuating

her sleek business suit, she radiated sophistication, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get close to

halt at

of a bouquet of lilies, their

her the

staff assembled, their greetings warm, much like those she had received

“Good morning, Ms. Curtis!”

Julio’s people, and

to work with all of you. I hope you’ll support me moving forward,” Eileen responded, her smile mirroring Benjamin’s as she reached out to shake his

down to work. Mr. Ferguson mentioned organizing a welcome banquet for you, but since we’re swamped, it’ll have to wait until we’re nearly through with the Walsh Group’s

than ten minutes later when the receptionist’s call came through, “Ms. Curtis,

swamped; I don’t have time to see her,” Eileen

day for you, but she insists she has something important to

Eileen replied, promptly ending

down by numerous small tasks during her

corporate world after some time away left her feeling

break, she drank a cup of coffee, which

the workday drew to a close, the receptionist brought her up to speed: Zola had waited until noon, taken a break for lunch, and then returned to wait. Her expression had turned sour until

hoping to set up

wouldn’t allow her to wait around day

expected Zola to last till midday, but Zola had stayed the whole

work. Her top priority was to hire a secretary

she got home and saw Gabriela sleeping peacefully in her baby

and aside from her eyebrows, which she had inherited from Bryan, she

strict, insisted that Eileen wash her

finished washing her hands and returned, Milford and

home before her, Milford having completed his homework and

relax, Eileen. I’ll look after the baby,”

the office.

as if they worried

her expression gentle as she

and the baby, now accustomed to formula, showed no

baby still slept beside her at night, giving her ample time to bond. She would see

innocent eyes

work today, Eileen?” Bailee asked, settling herself