Acknowledging both the accolades and the criticisms was part of the journey.
Dwelling on every negative comment could distract from oneâs vision and creativity.
Raegan noticed Judd still on his feet and urged him, âPlease sit down and eat quickly.
We have to be at the venue later.
â
Judd, once accustomed to Erickâs demanding pace, found Raeganâs composed demeanor a stark contrast.
Influenced by her serenity, he settled down to eat, albeit with a frown as the neighboring tableâs gossip grew more audacious.
âDoesnât this upset you at all?â Judd couldnât help but ask again.
Raegan replied, unfazed, âItâs inconsequential.
Ignoring them spares me the irritation.
â Her confidence was rooted in her skills, rendering the rumors powerless.
After tidying up the lunch box, Raegan told Judd, âMake sure you finish eating before you join me.
Iâll head out ahead.
â
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Those seated nearby were taken aback, having not realized the focus of their gossip was within earshot.
A wave of embarrassment swept over them.
If Raegan had been Leveraging connections for her success, she wouldnât be dining in the public Lounge instead of a private one, away from prying eyes.
One of the main instigators of the gossip couldnât help but scoff.
âSheâs just putting on a show, trying to make it seem like sheâs not involved with our CEOâ¦â
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Her words were cut short as several individuals stood up from a nearby table, their attention shifting in unison.
âHello, Mr.
Frazier!â
Devonte, clad in a crisp black suit, commanded the room with an authoritative presence, even without a smile.
The lounge fell silent, the atmosphere charged with tension.
The gossip, caught in her disparagement, stood up hastily, only to lose her balance and collapse back to the floor.
She hurriedly stammered apologies, âIâm sorry⦠Mr.
Frazierâ¦â
Devonte, observing Raeganâs retreating figure, concealed his frustration behind a stoic facade.
Internally, he lamented the situation.
Mitchel had been bombarding him daily with calls, eager to know Raeganâs condition.
If Mitchel caught wind of Raegan being slandered, the fallout would be immediate.
Devonte knew all too well the recklessness of those who indulge in baseless rumors today, only to pivot to the companyâs artists tomorrow.
Without offering a second glance to the woman crumpled on the floor, Devonte issued a command, his tone devoid of warmth, âClean up this area.
â
He then turned around and walked away.
Devonteâs assistant knew exactly what Devonte meant.
The directive wasnât about tidying the lounge but about addressing the issue of misconduct among the staff.
He addressed the group with composure, saying, âPlease proceed to the finance department to finalize your salary payments and then leave.
â
Those gossips, feeling the sting of misfortune, didnât dare voice any objections.
They were well aware that any protest could lead to being escorted out by company security.
Their frustration was silently directed at the main instigators of the gossip.
Without those fanning words, they would not be facing unemployment.
Despite Arthen Entertainmentâs offering a generous severance package, complete with additional compensation, the ousted employees knew the stigma attached to their dismissal would likely prevent future employment within the industry.
This payout wasnât just severance.
It was effectively their farewell to the industry.
Raegan remained oblivious to all these.