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Even if they wanted to terminate the contract, it had to be because they were dissatisfied with her design. However, why did they bring it up when she had not even turned in the design draft?
The person on the other end of the phone said, âMy apologies for not recognizing you as the previous lady of the Jeffords family, Ms. Walcott. I dare not hire such a big shot as you
âYouâre too kind.â The other personâs words gave Natalie a general idea that it was Calvinâs doing.
His purpose was to leave her without work, but who would have thought her current cooperation would also be affected?
She hung up the phone.
Before she could say anything, Queenie spoke up. âItâs fine. We have plenty of orders!â
Queenie stated it proudly as if she was bragging about it.
Natalie was somewhat soothed by her words.
She also understood that she would not have it easy moving forward due to Calvinâs intervention.
Therefore, she had to acquire the design work for Stronghelm Global. After all, it was on par with Calvinâs Quadfield Biotech Company
âOther smaller-scale companies will show deference to Calvin by obliging him, but that Mr. Foster that I saw today isnât someone who would simply do that,â she thought.
âWhat are you thinking?â Queenie asked when Natalie remained silent.
âMr. Foster shouldnât be someone who would simply do something for another personâs sake, right?â
Natalie voiced out
her thoughts.
Queenie looked at Natalie in surprise. âYou donât know?â
âWhat?â
âMr. Foster and the Jeffords familyâs company have always been at odds, so securing this contract depends on our capabilities.â
Natalie was stunned.
âIâve never heard of this before, but one thing I can be certain of is that Mr. Foster and Calvin are not friends. Otherwise, with all these years Iâve been with Calvin, thereâs no way I couldâve missed them interacting,â she thought.
âThatâs good.â After confirming this, Natalie breathed a sigh of relief.
âFor the next few days, I must work harder and put in everything Iâd learned during those months abroad. After securing the contract with Stronghelm Global, I wonât need to worry about anything anymore,â she thought.
While Natalie was busy with her career, Calvin was also terribly stressed. Ian had handed the design drafts for the tender three days later to him to look over, but he was dissatisfied with all of them.
âHave them redo it immediately.â
lan kept silent.
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âWhat kind of rubbish are these? Calvin rarely cursed.
Even if the lower-level employees did not do a good job, he would send the work back without saying a word. However, this time, he did not hold back at all.
lan was momentarily stunned.
While picking up the design drafts, he responded. Very well. But Mr. Jeffords, at least let them know what your ideas are. That wayâ¦
âDid they not go to the site to see it? If so, the companyâs design department should be dismissed.â
Calvinâs tone was sharp.
He gave off the feeling that he could not be persuaded.
Given Calvinâs current state of anger, lan knew he could not say anything. He was stressed about it. âIt looks like the design department will be working around the clock for the next few days, he thought
âIf they canât produce the final result tomorrow, get them all to leave!â
Just as lan was about to turn around and leave, Calvinâs icy and ruthless voice rang out behind, making lan tremble. âI was wrong. They will only be working tirelessly tonight. If they canât produce satisfactory results tomorrow, theyâll lose their rights to work overtime, he thought.
Ian also knew that Calvin was absolutely not bluffing with that. Someone might actually lose their jobs the next day.
Natalie and Queenie returned to the office for a meeting and then went right back to work. The whole design team gathered around the long desk in the hall.
They discussed the drawings and other things as they worked.
If there was anything good or bad, they could uncover it immediately to increase efficiency.
During the process, Natalieâs phone kept ringing. Every time the screen lit up, she would want to see who called her. As long as the call was from Calvin or Rebecca, she would hang up.
However, she did not expect to receive a call from Jayden.
âHello, Mr. Wright.
âDo you
need the building plans around that plot of land in the eastern suburb?â
âYes, I do,â Natalie replied without thinking.
Those things were so important to her.
What was to be built on a piece of land depended on its geographical location and its surrounding supporting fac
Not only must the construction be suitable for the land, but it must also integrate with the surrounding visage.
Iâm waiting for you downstairs.â
âOkay, Iâll be right there. After hanging up the phone, Natalie went downstairs without taking her coat.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of the building was extremely eye-catching and intimidating. One had to admit. that Strenghelm Global was indeed high-profile.
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Even a mere employee uses such a sophisticated car? people wondered.
As Natalie jogged over, the car window slid down halfway, and Jayden handed a file to Natalie with a smile. These have been reviewed by those in the surrounding area.â
âThanks a lot!â
Natalie took it and pressed it against her chest like a treasure.
Generally, outsiders could not get hold of these things. Now that she had obtained them, she would have a comprehensive understanding of the eastern suburb
If she still could not design something satisfactory, it meant the problem lay with her skills, and she had to admit defeat.
âWeâll head off now.â
âTake care. Iâll treat you to dinner another dayâ Naturally, Natalie should have invited her benefactor upstairs for a cup of coffee, but time was running out.
The carâs engine revved up.
Natalie seemed to see a figure through the rear window. âIt looks like⦠Mr. Foster?â she thought.
Not far away, Calvin spotted Natalie and Yohannesâ car as soon as he came downstairs, and his expression instantly turned.
cold.
He strode forward.
Natalie stumbled into his arms the instant she turned around. Iâm sorry. I didnât mean to.â
Calvin caught her.
Natalie raised her head, and when she met Calvinâs furious glare she replaced her apologetic gaze with a frigid one.
âShe just nodded and smiled flatteringly at Yohannesâs car, but now sheâs so cold to me?â Calvin thought.
âWhy are you still here?â he asked in an unfriendly manner.
He wanted to see which company in this building hired her.
Natalie straightened her back and left his embrace, saying proudly, âIâm working!â
He quirked a brow
âYouâre really something.â His words hid a deeper meaning behind it.
Natalie did not want to argue with him.
Iâm busy. I have to go.â
âHold on!â
She had just brushed past him to leave when he grabbed her wrist. Natalie shook her wrist and held the file tighter with he other hand, treating it like a treasure,
At present, this file probably was a treasure for the participating companies. Natalie had thought about it before but had no
means to obtain it.
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