Chapter 228
This little chick held a grudge, eh? Just kidded around and called her a silly goose and she got mad.
He chuckled and said, “If not silly goose, what should I call you? Little smarty pants?”
Comelia was speechless.
Marcus continued, “You’re very bright, you need to believe in your abilities. Hartley Group doesn’t keep slackers. You’ve climbed up the ladder all by yourself, which says a lot about how capable you are. Don’t ever let anyone, including me, belittle you, alright?”
“I get you.” What he said made sense. If she didn’t trust her abilities, she wouldn’t have had the guts to ask those questions.
But his response was another pleasant surprise. He was never stingy with his praise for his subordinates. Recognizing their capabilities is something only a real leader can do.
down,
they arrived at the restaurant.
they ran into an acquaintance, Leonardo Wilson, in the underground parking lot of
with heavy makeup. Her makeup was so elaborate that it was impossible to guess her real age.
for dinner, Leonardo’s curiosity
was wide–eyed when she saw Marcus. “Mr.
he’s out of your
to know more about your
and now you want to meet my friends? You can leave; I’ve got company for dinner
closer to him, but Leonardo pushed her away. “Didn’t you hear
to leave, but not before throwing a last glance
Leonardo lowered his guard and asked, “Marc, Cornelia, are you two having a secret date behind
“Mr. Wilson, not everyone is as free–spirited as you, changing dating partners as frequently as you change
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