Elliot’s here!
Although all the female designers knew that Elliot was there for Anastasia, they still couldn’t hold back
their little gestures in hopes to catch his attention. The ladies flicked their hair and pursed their lips.
Some tried to make eye contact with him, while others even attempted to undo a button at their low-cut
collar to further expose their cleavage.
When Anastasia took a seat, someone sent coffee into the room.
Everyone was surprised that each of them got a cup of coffee, and it was Felicia who revealed the
mystery. “Everyone, let’s thank President Presgrave for treating us to a cup of coffee.”
The lot of them looked at Elliot in gratitude. Some female designers even purred, “Thank you President
Presgrave! I’m so happy!”
However, Elliot’s gaze rested on the woman next to him, causing Anastasia to receive full attention
from the crowd. The female employees suddenly felt that the coffee in their hands didn’t taste as well
as it had seconds ago, because they now realized that Anastasia was the main reason they were able
to drink the coffee in the first place!
Meanwhile, Anastasia, who was skimming through the store sales analysis report, took a sip of coffee.
This led a hint of smile to creep into the eyes of the man beside her. Everyone at the scene clearly took
in his reaction.
“At present, the price war in the market is very intense. Our recent store sales have increased by 5%
compared to the previous month. The company has decided to promote an associate director to
supervise the entire Department of Design alongside me.”
Alice’s eyes widened at that mention. She felt as though the position would have to belong to her and
nobody could take it away from her.
On the contrary, Anastasia, whose full attention was on design and nothing else, was uninterested with
this management position.
“How much will the salary increment be when one is promoted to be an associate director?” One of the
designers went straight to the crux of matter.
“The person who is promoted to become the associate director shall have a salary
increment of 5,000 to 10,000 on top of his or her original basic salary, depending on this person’s
capability,” Felicia announced.
Anastasia, who had been initially uninterested with the promotion, heard that, and her stunning eyes lit
up and her interest was instantly piqued. “What are the conditions that one must fulfill in order to be
entitled for the promotion?”
“Firstly, one must have worked with the company for more than 5 years. Secondly, we will review their
design skills. Thirdly, one must possess a teamwork spirit, understand the market direction, and be
able to analyze the market needs.
The light in Anastasia’s eyes dimmed when she heard that, while Alice, who was sitting opposite her,
smiled and deliberately reminded her, “Anastasia, you merely worked with the company for two
months. You don’t fit the first condition.”
Although Anastasia was disgruntled, she said nothing. Just then, a low yet firm male voice rang out
beside her. “Anastasia will be promoted as the associate director.”
Anastasia abruptly jerked her head toward him, but Elliot was seen looking at Felicia as he ordered,
“Notify the Human Resource Department about this.”
Felicia, who didn’t expect the boss to promote Anastasia with just a statement, revealed an awkward
smile. “Sure, I’ll notify the Human Resource Department about the change in her position.”
At that, Alice, who was sitting opposite them, was so mad that her face blanched, while the other
designers were astounded. Does Anastasia have such a powerful background? Could it be that the
reason President Presgrave attended the meeting today is just to promote her as the associate director
in front of all of us?
“But that’s unfair, President Presgrave! Shouldn’t other employees be given a fair chance?” Alice boldly
refuted. “It will be difficult to convince the others if you make an exception and grant her a promotion
like this.”
As soon as Alice voiced out her disapproval, the air in the meeting room instantly became heavy.
Elliot furrowed his brows, darting a sharp gaze at her. “Are you objecting to my decision?”
“N-No… I-I just think that t-this is a company, and the company should have rules and regulations…”
Alice was so frightened that she started stammering and her face flushed crimson.
Anastasia suddenly didn’t find the position of the associate director attractive anymore. It would be
alright if she earned the position with her own effort, but an exceptional promotion like this was indeed
unfair to the others, let alone when she didn’t want to owe the man any favors in the first place.
“President Presgrave, I refuse to accept the position. Please allow Felicia to pick someone more
suitable!” Anastasia chimed in reasonably.
Elliot’s cold gaze that had initially been on Alice now landed on Anastasia, but there currently was a
hint of frustration in them. Why is she concerned about all those irrelevant matters? Doesn’t she want
to earn more money?
“Let’s do it this way, then. Anastasia gains the right to compete for the position because her capability
is undeniably outstanding. Alice, Anastasia and Alexia are the suitable candidates for this position. I’ll
assign tasks to the three of you to assess your capabilities.”
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