At the morning meeting, a few folks thought they could pull a fast one on Anastasia, assuming she didn''t know the ropes around thepany. They glossed over the important stuff in their reports, hoping to just skate by.
Anastasia listened closely, and whenever she caught something off, she casually pointed it out, making the person on the spot break into a cold sweat. How did this young Mrs. Salstrom, who''d never set foot in thepany before, know so much? Once might''ve been sheer luck. But twice, three times? That was no coincidence.
Seeing some trying to ck off, Anastasia calmly remarked, “Looks like everyone''s cking off. Are you all looking for a change of scenery?"
Ipetence had no ce on their watch.
Her words sent a ripple of unease through the room. It was clear Anastasia wasn''t just some pushover; she was sharp and knew thepany inside out.
Nelson and Flynn were floored by Anastasia''s performance. They thought they''d have to guide her, but she had it all under control.
They couldn''t figure out how Anastasia was so clued up about thepany, knowing everyone''s name, role, contributions, and the projects they were juggling.
Everything they knew, Anastasia knew. And then some.
After the meeting, everyone realized Anastasia was like Herman 2.0, maybe even more mysterious. It''s true what they say: a woman''s heart is a deep ocean of secrets.
Back in the CEO''s office, sitting where Herman once did, Anastasia couldn''t believe she was here. Learning the ropes of thepany was just a way to pass time after Herman''s passing, but now it seemed like it was all for this.
"Ana, you''re amazing," Flynn praised, full of admiration. "You did what I didn''t dare to. I''ve been wanting to deal with Tristan for ages but never had the nerve."
Anastasia replied, "A widow doesn''t need a reason to act. They''ll just think I''ve lost my mind. Nelson, make sure Tristan is cklisted. I trust you to handle it."
Nelson nodded, "Consider it done, Mrs. Salstrom."
Turning to Flynn, Anastasia instructed, "Find someone to fill Tristan''s spot, pronto."
Just then, a secretary knocked and entered. "Mr. Roberts, a guy named Henry is here to report. He says Mr. Salstrom promised him this."
Henry? The name rang a bell for Anastasia. Flynn remembered too, saying, "Ana, let''s have Henry take over Tristan''s role. I nearly forgot about him. He just graduated and was the one who helped expose Julie as the one behind Grandma''s death. Herman had promised him a job once he graduated."
Anastasia thought for a moment, then said, "If Herman saw potential in him, he must have something special. Let him take over, give him all of Tristan''s client info to get up to speed, and maintain those refationships. You''ll keep an eye on Henry. I''m giving him two weeks to get these clients onboard."
If he proved himself, he''d be part of the team; if not, they''d find someone else.
Flynn hesitated, "Ana, isn''t that a bit much? Tristan''s clients are notoriously tough."
Anastasia replied coolly, "That''s for Henry to figure out, not me."
Flynn was speechless. This attitude, it was just like Herman''s.
News of Anastasia firing Tristan spread like wildfire in the industry.
But she didn''t stop there. ying the ''grieving widow'' card, she also kicked out several other
troublemakers Herman had wanted gone but never got around to dealing with. Anastasia seized the moment, handling their dismissals by the book,pensating them as per the contracts, leaving no room forints.
She even had Nelson buy trending spots online, blowing up the news and attributing her actions to her supposed ''grief-driven insanity,'' masking her true intentions with the guise of a heartbroken widow.
When Feiman saw the trending news, he didn''t catch onto Anastasia''s real motives and called to check in.
Anastasia reassured him, "These were all Herman''s wishes, Dad. Don''t worry, I''m not acting recklessly. Herman wanted these people gone long ago; he just never found the right moment..."