Life at the Top

“I want it cold,” Celine said somewhat tiredly.

Yvonne soon brought in a glass of cold milk and placed it on the bedside table.

“Miss Maynard, did you have dinner with Jasper tonight? How could you have drunk so much?” Yvonne asked.

Celine massaged her temples and said, “We had to talk about some stuff, that’s it. You don’t need to pry into my personal life.”

Not daring to retaliate, Yvonne hummed in response. However, her eyes glinted with hatred as she lowered her gaze.

“You can leave now. I’m turning in for the night,” Celine said as she lay in bed. Then, she abruptly added, “When you have time, pull up the quotation saved on my laptop and lower the commission by 20%. Add in a reasonable explanation that will be accepted by the company too. I want it by tomorrow.”

Startled, Yvonne said instinctively, “20%? The company will never agree to that. They might even suspect that you and Jasper have some unspoken deal. Miss Maynard, this is not…”

“This is my decision. As general manager of Terra’s regional branch, I have the power to adjust the commission within a 25% frame. Don’t you know that?” Celine’s eyes were cold as she asked the question.

that’s your personal feelings which I have no control over. I won’t order you to be overly nice to Jasper but you must never let your personal feelings get in the way of your work, nor will I allow you to constantly question

a stern expression on her face, Yvonne bit down on

somewhat tiredly. She was feeling the effects of the alcohol now, and she did not have the energy to continue talking to Yvonne.

the room

had

her

you know how long it’s been? Why haven’t you taken any action

was on the other end of the line, said in a disdainful voice, “Miss Maynard, please remember that you are merely the secretary to a general manager.

we’re equal partners in

persuade the board of directors back at the headquarters, but some progress has already started. Haven’t you seen how the board of directors hasn’t made any demands although Celine still hasn’t handed in

change the quotation. She wants to use her power to lower Colossal’s

was first stunned for a while before he laughed and said, “Did Celine sleep with Jasper? Why would an otherwise smart woman do something that would only bring benefits to the other party? Has she come up

because she has the

and mess up Sena’s plan to be publicly listed. I’ll send you a copy of the quotation later tonight