Aubrey took the lead in clapping, and others followed suit. However, their applause seemed somewhat insincere as they glanced at Stella with disdain.

Stella thought to herself, ‘Well, I wouldn’t feel great either if someone who knows nothing about perfumery became my general manager.’ She had seemingly appeared out of nowhere and assumed such a prominent role in the company. Moreover, she was the reason everyone had to pause their work just to welcome her, despite not having proven herself to the company yet.

It was understandable that people weren’t pleased with her.

With Darcie absent, Aubrey didn’t make things any easier for Stella.

Stella raised her hand, signaling for everyone to stop clapping.

When the applause gradually subsided, she asked, “Aubrey, when Jaylene joined the company, did you also organize such a grand welcome for her?”

Aubrey responded with a smile, “Jaylene is just a team leader in the fragrance department, like everyone else who joins US. But you’re different -you’re the general manager, and this is one of the perks that come with your position.”

Jaylene added, “Stella, we’re not the same. I had visited Caline before officially joining the team, so everyone already knew me. This is your first time here, and it’s important to have a formal introduction for everyone to get acquainted with you.”

because of our family backgrounds. How are we any different? Those who don’t know might

was surprised. She hadn’t anticipated Stella would criticize

she got into Caline, but she also

joining a company through connections wouldn’t earn respect from others, Darcie had smoothed the path for Jaylene. She took her to different departments to learn before officially starting, and then gave

just a few words, Stella exposed Jaylene’s background, causing her expression to darken despite her peaceful tenure at

time coming to the office, it’d be good for everyone

feelings. Since everyone’s

she addressed the crowd, saying, “I apologize for taking up your time. My name is Stella Hall, and starting today, I’ll be serving as the general manager of Caline. I don’t

was the founder of Enchanted, and her dream was to make it an international brand.

he expect someone like me, who lacks

from the crowd. None of them had anticipated

I’ve been given such a prominent role in the company, my knowledge is probably less than that of

and teach me about what I don’t know. That way, when my dad asks, I can at least give him

glances. ‘Did she almost say “plausible excuse”? I Before Stella joined the company, there had been several notices warning employees to behave appropriately around her. So, everyone already had a negative impression of her before she even

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