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Isabella’s ability to design a complete set of magnolia jewelry designs proved that she possessed the necessary capabilities.
Even if she didn’t win the Bestto Award, she wouldn’t make a fool of herself.
However, Jenny shook her head with a smile at Ivana and said, “Not at all, once she goes for the award. I have a way….
She then laid out the whole plan, and Ivana’s eyes got increasingly brighter.
Jenny disdained Ivana inwardly. It only needed some simple tampering, yet Ivana couldn’t think of doing them against Isabella, whom she hated so much.
Ivana looked up at Jenny, the corners of her mouth slowly turning into a smile. “Okay, I’ll leave this to you to handle.”
She leaned forward, pulled an evaluation form from the pile of lutter on the table, and put it into Jenny’s hand, hinting. “You’ll have plenty of benefits during the annual evaluation.”
The Stout Group’s annual evaluation was related to the year–end bonus and the promotion opportunities next spring.
If this went well, she could be promoted; Jenny was tempted.
She stepped forward to take the evaluation forin, nodding respectfully at Ivana. “Thank you, Ms. Stout. I’ll handle this” Rather than hoping for something from Isabella, who held little real power, it was better to seize the benefits at hand. Ivana withdrew her fingers and happily admired her freshly done light pink nails. After watching Jenny look around the office, she instructed. “Alright, find someone to put things in order.”
Jenny replied respectfully with a smile, “Okay, Ms. Stout.”
Grasping the evaluation form in her hand, Jenny turned and walked out of the office.
As the office door closed, Ivana glanced through the glass wall at Isabella, who was working. She curled her lips into a cold smile. “Smce you’re so eager to be famous, you’ll get your wish fulfilled this time.”
She thought, ‘So what if you’re Queenie?
‘Once burdened with some infamy, even a genius doctor must be trampled in hell.
Isabella, you might flaunt yourself for a couple more days, but soon you’ll be left alone with your own dark times to enjoy.”
Just thinking of Isabella being utterly defeated made Ivana’s eyes sparkle with excitement.
Two hours later, Isabella had just finished her tasks when she saw Jenny holding a stack of documents in her hand. She stood in the center of the design department and clapped her hands.
Everyone stopped their work and turned their attention to Jenny
Dressed in a dark blue fitted suit with her sleeves rolled up to reveal her wrist, Jenny authoritatively said, “Stop what you’re doing now; we have a meeting in the design department conference room in ten minutes.”
Such sudden meetings were common in the design department because they often needed to discuss design plans together
Everyone was used to it, though some sighed with a bit of fatigue. “Oh well, we have another lecture to sit through.”
“Shh, aren’t you afraid of being heard of speaking the truth like that?”
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They joked around but were already getting up to prepare the terials needed for the meeting
The design department meeting room featured a large area of white, with a theme of ribbons flowing gracefully. The long.
connect and run through the
wavy white conference table was complemented by white, wavy blons on the walls thus flowing gracefully. The long.
entire meeting room.
It looked simple and elegant, yet quite stylish.
Isabella walked in with her meeting materials and found a seat the corner.
For these types of meetings, she was usually just there to listen.
Ivana was already sitting at the head of the table, twirling a gel pen in her fingers, a charming smile touching the corners of her lips.
As everyone gathered, Jenny finally looked at the crowd and raised her voice, saying, “We’re having this meeting today to discuss the upcoming Bestto Award.”
The mention of the Bestto Award made everyone whisper excitedly with each other.
It was the dream of every designer to win it.
As long as the design stood out and caught the judges‘ eyes, that was when one’s career would soar to great heights.
Everyone wanted to go, but they also knew they didn’t quite measure up.
Jenny waved her hand to quiet down the conference room,
She glanced around and continued, “Previously, only our senior designers were eligible to enter the competition, but Ms. Stout believes that everyone should have an equal chance, so this year even interns can participate as long as your work is excellent.”
The chatter in the room heated up again, with many people visibly thrilled.
The Stout Group had only a few senior designers; most of the others were either interns or designers who had just been promoted to regular positions.
It was incredibly tough for them to make a name for themselves.
But Jenny’s words were undoubtedly an opportunity to enhance their value.
It was truly a rare chance.
“Wow, I can actually compete in the Bestto Award now.”
“Yeah, I could only be an onlooker in the past.”
“Oh, I’m so excited. Let’s go; I hope I can win the Bestto Award’s grand prize.”
These enthusiastic comments earned some eye rolls from others, but secretly, everyone held a bit of hope.
Ivana smirked, glancing at Isabella, who sat calmly to one side without any reaction.
She wondered, ‘Is Isabella not interested? Or does she think she doesn’t have the talent? Just because she created a good design once doesn’t mean she can always do it.’
Ivana felt a thrill of joy; it seemed like the gamble paid off this time.
She looked around at everyone, smiling gently. “But you all know that the Stout Group has two slots for designers in the
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competition, ss how you’ll perform next is up to you”
Her gentle voice stirred excitement among many present.
“Yeah, thank you, Ms. Stout.”
Ivana’s smile widened a bit, enjoying the compliments.
Laura, brimming with excitement, looked at Isabella and said, “Ms, Stout, you can join it. I think you can win the grand prize”
She believed Isabella could win this award because Isabella’s designs were so impressive.
Isabella glanced up at Laura, who had round cheeks, and replied with a slight smile, “I don’t know, but I can give it a try”
Laura leaned over and started explaining the Bestto Award competition process to Isabella.
Melanie was discontent, looking at Ivana and saying, “Ms. Stout, what skills do these interns even have? Isn’t this just making it harder for us?”
As a senior designer at the Stout Group, she used to only compete with Laura and the others for this chance, but now there were many inore contenders.
The others gradually fell silent, their eyes turning to Melanie with slight frowns, showing their dissatisfaction.
If not for Melanie being a senior designer, they might have already begun openly criticizing her.
Ivana looked at everyone in the office gently and said softly, “I will handle this workload with Jenny so everyone can have an equal opportunity. Just do your best.”
Her speech was both grand and elegant, making many people feel genuinely uplifted.
Those who once thought Ivana was not as good as Isabella started to somehow change their minds at this moment.
Even though Melanie was angry, she knew that Ivana’s decision was almost final.
She puffed up her cheeks in frustration, glaring around at the other designers. “I understand.”
But she was already heading toward the door.
Jenny watched Melanie’s departing figure with a frown of displeasure. Just as she was about to scold her, Ivana stopped her by saying, “Don’t bother; she’s just upset right now. She’ll be fine in a couple of days.”
Jenny had no choice but to let it go, although she was feeling a bit annoyed.
It seemed they had been spoiled so much that they acted so arrogant.
Ivana kept her eyes on Isabella, her thumb pressed firmly against her index finger as she tried to control her excitement. She smiled and said to Isabella. “Bella, give it your best. I’m cheering for you.”
Everyone’s eyes were on Isabella, their expressions complicated
The identity of the genius doctor Queenie might have been hyped up by the production team; they were curious about he
