Chapter 261
Chapter 261:
These men had likely never imagined that the graceful, striking young woman before them was, in reality, a highly skilled martial artist capable of overpowering them effortlessly.
When Fernanda stepped into the Entertainment Today department, she was nearly an hour late for the scheduled meeting. Since she was the boss, no one dared to comment, but Fernanda addressed the issue immediately. “I ran into some unexpected delays on my way here,” she said, her tone both apologetic and professional. “I’m sorry for keeping everyone waiting. To make up for it, I’ll compensate everyone for the lost hour based on your salaries p>
The employees exchanged surprised glances. Whether they were new hires or seasoned workers with years of experience, they had never encountered a superior quite like her.
In the corporate world, overtime and delayed meetings were an everyday occurrence. At best, a leader might offer a half-hearted apology; at worst, they would ignore the inconvenience entirely. Yet here was Fernanda, not only acknowledging the delay but translating it into tangible compensation.
Though the amount might not be significant, the gesture itself spoke volumes. The atmosphere shifted almost immediately, any irritation melting into respect, and the meeting began on a positive note.
The day’s agenda was led by the promotion department. Hamilton, the team leader for one of the projects, was responsible for presenting the main report.
Fernanda didn’t know much about Hamilton beyond a passing comment that he was a friend of Waldo’s. The thought of Waldo stirred something in Fernanda’s mind.
After the meeting concluded, Fernanda asked Hamilton to stay behind. His tension was palpable. For reasons he couldn’t quite explain, an unsettling fear crept over him as he faced his superior, a woman several years his junior who had only recently joined the company. Her sharp, unyielding eyes seemed to pin him in place, leaving him feeling as though he couldn’t move.
“There’s no need to be nervous,” Fernanda said calmly. “I just want to ask you something personal. Have you been in touch with Waldo recently p>
Hamilton’s discomfort deepened.
He had, in fact, been in touch with Waldo, who had called him earlier that afternoon, inviting him out for drinks. Hamilton had declined Waldo’s offer, citing the meeting, and suggested they reschedule. Now, Fernanda’s sudden question sent a flurry of uneasy thoughts racing through his mind.
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He knew Waldo had been fired by Fernanda, which made him wonder: did she disapprove of employees staying in contact with former staff? Would admitting to their interaction make Fernanda fire him? And even if she didn’t, would she make things difficult for him later on?
A storm of jumbled thoughts rushed through Hamilton’s mind.
Fernanda noticed his apprehension and offered a slight smile. “I ran into some trouble on my way here,” she began. “A group of people tried to ambush me. I suspect it might have something to do with Waldo.” Fernanda got straight to the point, not wanting to give Hamilton any reason to doubt her. If she concocted some random excuse, Hamilton might see through it and overanalyze the situation, potentially harming team morale.
Hearing this, Hamilton was taken aback, his scattered thoughts vanishing in an instant. “This is unbelievable! Are you okay, Miss Morgan p>