Three years ago, when Liesel first became Jacob’s secretary, a lot of people talked because of her beauty.
Even though she completed her university credits in just two years with nearly perfect grades, she still faced her share of gossip and speculation.
The resort project in collaboration with the authorities was supposed to end, as they had set their sights on another company, which just happened to be the Ford family’s business. rivals.
At that time, Jacob was abroad negotiating another contract and couldn’t return to the country to salvage the situation due to weather issues.
Just as the authorities were about to sign the contract with the other company, Liesel seized the last opportunity.
She laid out the pros and cons of both companies and leveraged public opinion to outmaneuver the rival, successfully ensuring that Ford Corporation continued its collaboration with the resort.
As such, the authorities specifically assigned Liesel as one of the project managers. Of course, that was certainly not an easy task.
After all, the people sent from above were also in charge, and if she clashed with them, it was inevitable that she would be at a disadvantage.
Later, there were disagreements over both the design and decoration styles. They often used their seniority and status to suppress Liesel, and many from the secretary department openly ridiculed her.
When Liesel dug deeper, she discovered that these managers had actually been bribed by the rival company and were deliberately stirring up trouble.
If they were exposed, it would inevitably mark
e end of their careers.
Would Liesel let them off the hook, though? Never.
She was full of passion at that time, and her marriage with Jacob made her feel determined to unite with him. Thus, she didn’t let a single one of those higher–ups with shady backgrounds escape. She eventually used decisive measures to bring them down one by
one.
Ironically, nobody could pin this on Liesel. Since then, everyone learned to be wary of her and that she was not to be underestimated. Those from the secretary department also conceded to her after the incident.
Many people would challenge or debate someone who was only average at their job. But
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when someone excelled, it created a noticeable gap between them and the gossipers, who then had to accept their superiority.
Thanks to that incident, Liesel made a mark within the company and successfully became one of the executive secretaries. In the end, she was on the same level as Drew.
At the mention of the resort project, Liesel’s gaze lit up. She grunted in response and no longer refused.
Then, she asked, “Who’s the celebrity cutting the ribbon? Do I need to prepare anything in advance?”
Her question prompted Jacob’s face to darken. Nope, nothing.”
Liesel easily guessed who the person was, judging from his expression. wonder you chose me over Natalie. If she faces Lara…
She scoffed and was unsure whether she was teasing Natalie or Lara.
sit Lara? No
Lara Watson was a rising star in the entertainment industry, hailing from a middle–class family in Ashthorne. While she could barely be considered a wealthy heiress, she had cultivated the persona of a privileged, attractive young woman and boasted over 20 million fans online.
More importantly, she had pursued Jacob before.
Not only did she post an open confession on her social media, but she had also thrown herself at him before. It was an act of grace on his part that he didn’t take advantage of her. This time, Lara ever–so–kindly offered to be at the ceremony without any endorsement fee. Although the authorities had hired another celebrity for the ribbon–cutting, nobody wanted to deny the tempting offer from someone of Lara’s stature.
“Have your breakfast. Once you’re done, we’ll head to Dove District.” Jacob changed the topic.
