Susan was so excited about being a Director that she didn't know what to say. She was speechless for a moment. Pondering on what she heard.
"Wow. Congratulations, Ms. Clide."
Congratulations, Ms. Clide. You're going to be promoted to Director! You are the only person in our organization who can become a Director at a young age!"
"Ms. Clide, please take care of us in the future! Don't forget us!"
"Let's treat Ms. Clide to dinner tonight to celebrate her promotion!" …
Susan was surrounded by the business department's staff, who constantly complimented her.
Susan Clide was overjoyed and couldn't hide her smugness. All of her plans is now coming into light, finally.
"Tonight, I'll treat you all to dinner. Let us arrange two private rooms at Stone Restaurant. Thank you for believing in me and caring for me all these years! In the future, we will continue to collaborate to help our business department grow and become stronger!"
Susan was immediately energized and had the demeanor of a leader even though the official promotion appointment letter had yet to be distributed. She was just so excited.
When they learned that Susan planned to treat them to dinner at Stone Restaurant, all the coworkers erupted in joy. "Ms. Clide, you're so generous!"
"We definitely won't lose out by working under Ms. Clide!"
"Congratulations in advance, Ms. Clide!"
Anastasia entered at this point, having just changed into a clean pair of clothes.
Susan pointed to Anastasia. "Let's all go to the Stone tonight, but this person is not welcome."
When they heard her comments, everyone gazed at Anastasia with glee.
Susan would be promoted to Director of the business department, but Anastasia was still a junior employee.
If they offended Susan Clide, there would undoubtedly be serious consequences.
Anastasia Reed will have a hard time from now on.
Unless she leaves the company because she can't take it anymore...
Anastasia's future to this company is doomed!
They were all pragmatic individuals. No one wanted to offend Susan, who despised Anastasia so much that she refused to let her take a few days off. So, they undermined Anastasia. They won't implicate themselves to Anastasia anyway.
"Hmph, even I feel disgusted by Anastasia Reed's pretentiousness, let alone Ms. Clide!"
"Exactly! When Ms. Clide instructs her to accomplish something, she procrastinates and makes various excuses for her failure to finish it. Ms. Clide is overly kind. If it were me, I would have dismissed her already! She is too high."
"She acts like an heiress because she was once part of the Reed family! The Spark Enterprises has long been taken away from her, and she is no longer a member of the Reed family since they have chased her out. She's all alone now. I don't know why she is still working here. She should have gone long time ago!"
"I wonder what dirty tricks she's using!"
"Hmph, Ms. Clide is correct!" Tonight's supper is a celebration of your promotion to Director. How could we allow someone to enter and ruin the atmosphere?"
Anastasia's face became melancholy. Is Susan Clide going to be promoted to Director of the business department? That's weird. But she remained tight lipped.
She wasn't aware of this.
Anastasia was unconcerned, though, because she knew Ethan owned Spark Enterprises. She believed he should have been informed of what Susan was doing, and he was probably giving her a false sense of happiness. She has a big trust in her husband. Ethan knows how to play.
Anastasia, too, could have been more interested in the celebration party. Even if Susan had invited her, she would not have attended. Hypocrisy is not for her.
She was frustrated that the business department she had single-handedly established had altered dramatically after seven years of terrible Reed management. This is her frustration. She could have done better if not for the Reed family's intervention with poor skills in this area.
The majority of the folks still present were bootlickers.
Anastasia glanced at them coldly and humphed as they hurled harsh and cruel insults at her because of Susan. "I hope you will have an enjoyable celebration banquet tonight. Lick some boots. You need it."
"Hah, are you being sour because Ms. Clide didn't invite you?"
"Hahaha. Ms. Clide has arranged for us to eat at a nice restaurant tonight, but Anastasia must cook for her loser husband at home! Hahahaha!"
"We don't need to lick some boots. We know to whom we cooperate properly."
"Hahahaha. I forgot Anastasia Reed's spouse was a loser! But now that she's been kicked out by the Reeds, she may be chased out by the corporation. By then, I wonder if her loser husband still wants her!"
"Hahaha, yeah, precisely. After all, he sponges off her. I wonder what would happen if Anastasia stopped providing for him!"
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They began insulting her one after another.
Anastasia might have felt ashamed in the past. But suddenly, she felt like they were all clowns. Their words and insults do not affect her, after all. Anastasia is very secure in Ethan's capability. She knows her husband's character well.
Without saying anything, she turned around and left to prepare for her plans as General Manager. She has a lot of cleaning to do to this company.
Anastasia first declined Ethan's offer to pass over the Spark Enterprises directly to her, preferring to work her way up the ladder so that people would believe she had what it took. This is her initial plan.
However, everything that happened taught Anastasia that even if she were exceptional and dedicated, she would never be able to develop due to Susan Clide. This person whom she helped when she was just starting to the company. Susan needs to be taught a lesson.
Anastasia had also worked it out. She knows what to do.
Her ultimate goal was to reclaim Spark Enterprises and eliminate all unethical activities and workers. She wished for Spark Enterprises to regain its health and vitality, restoring it to its former glory.
Attempting to capture the attention of others was not the proper thing to do.
That would be enough if Ethan approved of her and she had the power to improve Spark Enterprises. She will start now. She is ready.
Soon, before midday, stunning news reached every Spark Enterprises employee.
A new General Manager was appointed and scheduled to arrive at the office in the afternoon. At the time, all Spark Enterprises employees, except those on business travels, had to go to the office's first floor to meet the new General Manager! Due to these changes, an urgent meeting was arranged.
When the news broke, countless people began to discuss it. They were ecstatic at the sudden news.
Since Orion Industries acquired Spark Enterprises more than ten days ago, Brendan Reed, the former General Manager, has been fired, as have the surviving Reeds. As a result, numerous positions have remained empty. Now, a new General Manager position is being filled. This is a piece of news!
However, no other vacant posts had been filled, except for the temporary deployment of the deputy General Manager to handle corporate issues.
In particular, the General Manager position had been vacant for quite some time. Many people had also speculated whether someone would be transferred over to fill the role or if a member of Spark Enterprises would be promoted.
They would prefer an internal selection within the Spark Enterprises so everyone has an equal opportunity. Furthermore, they were all old acquaintances, so there would be more room for conversation.
"Did you hear? So, who is the General Manager this time? "Is it someone from elsewhere or our company? I hope it is from internal." someone inquired.