Chapter 44 About To Get Engaged


    The CEO''s office on the sixty-eighth floor hummed with efficiency. Assistants meticulously arranged documents. preparing for the impending meeting


    Meanwhile, the former chairman''s personal notification swept through thepany like a thunderbolt, igniting


    widespread spection.


    Corrine''s striking appearance made her a topic of discussion, with many quick to dismiss her as merely having


    a beautiful face without any real substance.


    Whispers rippled through the office. "Isn''t the chairman''sst name Ford? Why would he let an outsider


    manage thepany?"


    "She looks barely twenty-two or twenty-three. Isn''t she too young for such a position?"


    "Do you think she has some special connection with the chairman?"


    A woman holding a steaming mug interrupted their spections. "Don''t be deceived by surface appearances. She''s a Hond by name, but a favorite of the chairman. Admitted to a prestigious business school at sixteen,


    she led the Bright Pharmaceuticals acquisition at eighteen. Her achievements are far more impressive than you might imagine." Her voice carried a decisive tone. "Instead of gossiping, focus on protecting your own positions."


    With that parting shot, she pivoted on her heel, the sharp clicks of her high heels echoing down the hall.


    The remaining group stared after her, momentarily stunned. One of them finally broke the silence. "Who was


    that? What department is she from?"


    "Never seen her before. Must be one of the new interns.


    At the CEO''s office, a knock echoed against the door, followed by a cool,posed voice from inside. "Come in."


    The woman with the coffee mug stepped inside. "Miss Hond, here''s your coffee."


    Corrine, hearing the familiar voice, looked up. Her eyes widened in surprise as recognition dawned. "Natasha?"


    Her face lit up with the unmistakable joy of seeing an old friend.


    Corrine''s mind briefly wandered back. After their schstic assessment test years ago, Natasha Dixon had left to study abroad with the Ford family''s support. Though they had asionally stayed in touch, Corrine had resigned herself to the idea that Natasha wouldn''t return. And yet, here she was, back where they had started.


    "Miss Hond, long time no see," Natasha said, her eyes glimmering with a smile at their reunion. She quickly collected herself. "Not all the board members are present. Should the meeting proceed as nned?"


    Corrine considered for a moment. "Prepare for the meeting. We''ll start in ten minutes."


    Ten minutester, Corrine strode into the conference room, Natasha following closely behind.


    The spacious room was sparsely upied; besides the department executives, only a handful of board


    members were present.


    As sh


    Corrine offered a brief nod, her tone calm but authoritative. "Since everyone is here, let''s get started."


    entered, everyone rose in unison, greeting her with respectful formality. "Good morning, Miss Hond."


    The meeting began, and it didn''t take long for tensions to surface. Some of the board members seemed


    determined to test Corrine, some even using the opportunity to subtly challenge her authority.


    But Corrine wasn''t easily rattled. With razor-sharp insight, she not only identified several long-standing issues within thepany but also proposed practical solutions to address them. Her poise and decisiveness silenced even hel harshest critics, gradually earning the room''s respect.


    By the end of the meeting, it was clear that Corrine wasn''t just a figurehead; she had the skills and


    determination to lead.


    As the discussions wound down, the head of the nning department approached, handing over a document for review. Meanwhile, Natasha disyed information about the proposed spokesperson on the screen. The


    moment the PowerPoint presentation appeared, Leah''s smiling face lit up the screen.


    The head of the department rose to provide an analysis of Leah''s profile. "Leah has maintained an impable


    reputation. From her time abroad to her recent endeavors back home, her poprity has continued to soar.


    Considering that our new hotel''s target audience skews younger, she''s an ideal choice for the campaign. What''s


    more, rumor has it she''s about to get engaged to the CEO of Ashton Group."