Chapter 6: I’ll Show You How

Lyka Sanders, Xena’s agent, sat on the edge of her seat, trembling with seething fury as she endured the incessant ringing tone. Impatience and eagerness gnawed at her nerves as she waited for the other person to pick up the call. Finally, when the ringing stopped and Imogen’s voice came through, Lyka snapped with immediate anger.

“Ms. Forbes, if you feel Xena isn’t worthy of your company, just say it directly. You’re not our only choice! After we’ve pushed off all other endorsements, you’re just going to replace Xena? Are you playing tricks on us? You must give Xena an explanation for this matter.”

Hearing the aggressive tone and accusation of the person on the other line, confusion immediately surged through Imogen. Still, she pulled herself together and managed to calmly. reply, “Lyka, please calm down first. Xena is our spokesperson. How could we possibly do that?”

Lyka seemed to think mogen was merely feigning innocence, so she reiterated what had happened with a bit of sarcasm. “Huh? You don’t know yet? The director of your public relations department called me in person and said they wanted to replace her.”

Finally grasping the situation, Imogen paused momentarily to mentally prepare her response, aiming not to worsen the situation. She then said, “Lyka, I will immediately clarify this matter and provide your side with an explanation.”

The call pacified Lyka somewhat, and it finally ended.

Imogen massaged her temples for a while before getting up and heading straight to the office of the public relations department.

During her three years at the Marshall Group of Companies, Charlene Johnson, the head of the public relations department, had caused her a lot of trouble.

As Imogen stormed towards the public relations department, an employee couldn’t help but whisper, “Looks like a good show is about to happen.”

and Ms.

office, she didn’t waste any time. Without further ado, she demanded, “Charlene, please

arms and walked over slowly. “Ms. Forbes, why are you so angry?

replied, “Don’t put on airs for me. Mr. Marshall has already approved the

short–lived father, could you be in the Marshall family and work as the McKesson brand director? You seem to forget already where you came from,” Charlene taunted, refusing to show any sign of weakness.

anger boiling within her, but she managed to keep her composure, meeting Charlene’s gaze with steely resolve. “How I got the marketing director position is

to insult her father! Never!

drew the attention of many employees away from

I wrong? Aren’t you the one who tried to

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her short–lived

So now, Mr. Marshall won’t even spare you a glance, no matter how much you

snapped. Her hand flew across Charlene’s cheek with astonishing speed

her burning cheek, her eyes wide with disbelief. “How dare you hit me, Imogen! Your father just deserved to have a short

“Since you don’t know how to respect, I’ll show

intervened. Imogen struggled against the restraining hold, but her efforts were in vain. When she finally turned to see who had

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