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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.

building, employees were lined up on both sides, greeting

“Good morning, Ms. Curtis!”

and was quickly surrounded by a group of people who followed her eagerly as she made her

authority to choose your own secretary. You

the internal candidates, decided

for an interview. I’ll find them

spy, so the best approach was for her to take the initiative and find

turned to the group that had

We’ll be reviewing the progress of the project with the Walsh Group. The rest of you, please return to

cast down,

she radiated sophistication, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get close to or understand

elevator climbed slowly, coming to a halt at the top floor where a tall

turned, Eileen was met with the sight of a bouquet of lilies, their sweet scent

offering her

assembled, their

“Good morning, Ms. Curtis!”

working on the top floor were Julio’s people, and their welcome was

Eileen responded, her smile mirroring Benjamin’s as she reached out to shake his hand. “Benjamin, let’s

swamped, it’ll have to wait until we’re nearly through with the Walsh Group’s project,” Benjamin said, gently dispersing the gathering people as he escorted Eileen to her

when the receptionist’s call came through, “Ms. Curtis, Ms. Murray from Apex Group is here

time to see her,” Eileen

before the receptionist continued, “Ms. Murray understands today is a busy day for you,

let her wait,” Eileen replied,

down by numerous small tasks during her

corporate world after some time away

a cup of coffee, which helped her regain a sense of

a close, the receptionist brought her up to speed: Zola had waited until noon, taken a break for lunch, and then returned

the receptionist’s number, hoping to set up

wouldn’t allow her to wait

had only expected Zola to last till midday, but Zola had stayed the whole day, likely a sign of the immense

after the day’s work. Her top priority was

saw Gabriela sleeping peacefully in her baby carriage,

her eyebrows, which

Eileen wash her hands

her hands and returned, Milford and Bailee were already gathered around

having completed his

I’ll look after the

right. You’ve had a tiring day at the office. We’ve got this,” Bailee chimed

as if they worried she might

gentle as she watched the little one

much milk, and the baby, now accustomed to formula, showed no interest

to bond. She would see

baby’s innocent eyes always warmed her

was work today, Eileen?” Bailee asked, settling herself beside