Chapter 30 Perpetual Glory
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Chapter 30 Perpetual Glory
“Is a fleeting moment of glory enough to blind you?” Nancy’s voice was cold. “At Duran, we aim for lasting glory.” “How laughable. If you’re so capable, why not surpass us first?” Rebecca shot back, her tone dripping with disdain.
Raine tugged at her arm. “Rebecca, don’t waste your breath on them.”
“You’re right. These losers aren’t worth our time,” Rebecca agreed with a nod before striding away.
Clara and the others seethed, but Nancy remained composed. “It’s fine. Let them go. Come on, let’s head back to our rooms and rest. We’ll start the
barbecue later.”
“Exactly. We’re here to have fun. There’s no point letting people like that ruin our mood,” Clara agreed.
Then, everyone returned to their rooms.
Nancy changed into casual clothes, then stepped out onto the balcony. In the distance, mountain peaks crisscrossed the horizon, while closer by, grass swayed gently beside a calm lake. The fresh air carried the quiet embrace of nature, filling her with a deep sense of peace.
She left her room and headed toward the barbecue area, which was just a short walk away.
One of the resort’s charms was that guests could cook their own meals.
Several employees who had finished preparing were already at the grills, and the rich, savory aroma drifted through the air.
The only downside was that the two barbecue areas were set too close together, and just a few steps away, Winter and her team were gathered.
“Ms. Moore, you should try this,” Hannah said, handing her a freshly grilled skewer.
Wearing a faint smile, Nancy replied, “Thank you, Hannah.”
Hannah was momentarily stunned by her beauty. After a few seconds, she managed to reply, “You’re welcome, Ms. Moore.”
No matter how long she worked with Nancy, she would still be mesmerized by her stunning looks from time to time.
Nancy decided to try grilling the food herself, but moments later, the air was filled with the smell of charred food.
“Oh! Ms. Moore, you’ve burnt it!” Clara exclaimed, taking the skewer from her. “Let me handle this. What would you like instead?”
Nancy touched her nose sheepishly. “Anything’s fine.”
“I guess Ms. Moore’s not much of a cook. But that’s fair. Not many young people know their way around a kitchen these days,” Clara said.
“I can cook,” Nancy replied.
Clara just laughed. “Sure, sure, I believe you. Here, try this.”
She handed her a lamb skewer. Nancy’s lips pressed into a faint pout. Why did no one ever believe she could cook?
Still, she took a bite. It actually tasted pretty good.
While a cozy atmosphere filled the air on one side, Winter, Raine, and a few others sat nearby, their expressions sour. Winter took a bite of a skewer Rebecca had grilled, then tossed it onto the ground.
“Can’t you even grill properly? This is raw!”
Rebecca looked flustered. “I’m sorry, Ms. Seabourne. I’ll make you another one right away.”
Raine stepped in, trying to soothe her. “Winter, don’t get so worked up. It’s bad for your health. Look at them over there. Their sales numbers are far worse than ours, yet they still have the nerve to show up for a team–building event!
“Don’t be so hard on everyone. Maybe you could take a page our of their book and learn how to relax. It might do you some good.”
Winter cast a scornful glance toward the cheerful group. “You’re right about one thing. If I were them, I wouldn’t have the face to show up. Some companies really set the bar low.”
“Exactly!” Rebecca added with a smug laugh. “They’re going to stay like that forever, always getting stomped on by us at Blossom Corporation. Hahaha!”
The others joined in her laughter.
Upon hearing their taunts, Hannah let out a sigh. “Ugh, these people are so annoying ”
“I know, right? They’re just jealous we managed to get in here,” Clare replied, then suddenly raised her voice. “Wow, this smells amazing! We’re only able to enjoy food this good and such a nice atmosphere because of Ms. Moore
“She’s always so generous with us, no matter how we perform. Honestly, following het was the best decision we ever made. If we’d ended up with the wrong boss, we’d probably be miseralde right now!”
