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.”

“Jaylene, both of US got our positions because of our family backgrounds. How are we any different?

anticipated Stella would criticize herself just to

she got into

Darcie had smoothed the path for Jaylene. She took her to different departments to learn

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

enough. I thought since it’s your first time coming to the office, it’d

“Aubrey, it was just a jest. No hard feelings.

I’ll be serving as the general manager of

an international brand. Since my father is too busy to pursue this, he’s entrusted me with the

he may have overestimated my abilities. How can he expect someone like me, who lacks experience, to achieve what Darcie couldn’t accomplish over the

tone drew laughter from the crowd. None of them had

can never say no to your father, right? Even though I’ve been given such a prominent role in the company, my knowledge is probably less than that of an

teach me about what I don’t know. That way,

glances. ‘Did she almost say “plausible excuse”? I Before Stella joined the company, there had been several notices warning

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