Chapter 20 A More Powerful Spokesperson
Rebecca turned to the rest. “Nancy doesn’t even know how to manage a company. With her reckless behaviour, our department will be ruined one day. Follow me, everyone. I won’t let you guys down.”
While the others hesitated, Nancy said, “I’m giving all of you a last chance. Is there anyone else who wants to leave?”
The remaining employees remained unmoved.
“All right. Thank you for trusting me. I won’t let you all down,” promised Nancy.
“That’s easy for you to say. We’re being boycotted, yet you look like you’re not affected. Clearly, you don’t care about the company at all!” Rebecca mocked, her eyes full of disdain.
“W–What’s this?” exclaimed one of the employees in the corner in disbelief. She had read the notification on her phone and thought she was seeing things.
The employee had always been a fan of Hillary and had purposely turned on the notifications for Hillary’s Twitter account. Hence, whenever Hillary posted a tweet, the employee would receive a notification.
Hillary wrote, “I’m so grateful Duran has chosen me! I can’t wait to grow with Duran!”
The others near the employee covered their mouths in shock after reading it. “Oh my God! Hillary Morgan’s our new spokesperson?” exclaimed someone. “Is this for real?” asked another employee.
Everyone began pulling out their phones, buzzing with excitement after reading Hillary’s latest tweet. After all, it was Hillary Morgan, the actress who rose to fame instantly after her debut.
Hillary’s very first film surpassed ten billion at the box office. Luxury endorsements flooded in, and she became the face of several major brands.
Raine was
nothing compared to Hillary. In fact, Hillary’s fans were ten times more than Raine’s.
Everyone turned to Nancy excitedly. “How did you do it, Ms. Moore?”
Nancy’s voice was calm but firm. “I’m fully committed to the company. Even Hillary thinks our company’s new product is great.”
It was true. Hillary was eager to use the product as soon as the test product was made.
Rebecca stared at the tweet for a long time, colour draining from her face. “No, this is impossible! What are you trying to pull, Nancy? “Hillary’s a high–profile celebrity, and she’s about to compete for the best actress award. Why would she be our spokesperson?” “That’s your problem. Are you trying to say I forced Hillary to post that on Twitter?” Nancy scoffed.
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Rebecca froze, and she felt her face burning. The initial plan was to threaten Nancy to leave, but Rebecca got humiliated by Nancy instead. The remaining employees stared at Nancy in awe. “Ms. Moore is incredible!”
“I always have a feeling that Ms. Moore’s quite capable.”
Nancy said plainly, “Those who want to quit, please leave. Don’t interrupt our meeting.”
Those with Rebecca were sick with regret. They weren’t actually thinking of quitting–they only wanted to force Nancy to leave.
Although Duran wasn’t a big company, it was still under Moore Group. The employees‘ salaries were among the best in the industry. They wouldn’t find a company with such generous pay if they were to leave.
“Ms. Moore, we were out of line earlier. We underestimated you. Please don’t hold it against us,” said a few of them with flattering smiles. Unfazed, Nancy commented, “One should behave the way they are at work. If you lack integrity and dedication, you won’t do anything well.”
Rebecca paled, clenching her fist so tightly that her nails dug into her palm. She cursed under her breath, wondering how things had turned out that way. Rebecca didn’t want to leave Duran Corporation either. It wouldn’t be easy for her to get the same role if she left.
“Ms. Moore, we were just concerned about the company. Please don’t be so cruel,” Rebecca explained. Smiling faintly, Nancy said, “I’m sorry, but that’s who I am. Please leave, or I’m calling security.” Rebecca’s expression soured. Nancy had made herself clear it would be humiliating if Rebecca insisted.
“Fine. I’ll leave! I’d like to see what becomes of Duran under your lead!” fumed Rebecca. Turning to the ones beside her, she snapped, “Give up. She’s not Boing to give you another chance. Let’s go!”
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Rebecca was the first to leave, and the rest had no choice but to follow, disappointed.
Looking at the employees who stayed, Nancy said, “Thank you for staying, everyone. As a token of appreciation, everyone’s basic salary will be doubled,” “Thank you, Ms. Moore!” the employees cheered happily.
The meeting ended, and Nancy returned to her office. Ever since Hillary announced her role as the spokesperson on Twitter, the netizens stopped boycotting, and the orders for the new product multiplied.
Nancy was staring at her laptop screen when her phone rang.
“Sis, it’s me,” said a gentle voice.
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