Chapter 70 Janet Has Never Been So Humiliated
In the afternoon.
The three of them rode together to Luminary Ventures Group.
Cordelia and Evelyn sat in the back, chatting about sisterly matters.
Janet sat quietly in the front passenger seat, listening.
When they arrived at Luminary Ventures Group, the driver parked the car at the entrance of the office building.
Janet got out but didn't open the back door for Evelyn and Cordelia. Instead, she stood quietly to the side, clearly unwilling to lower her status in front of them.
The driver got out, opened the back door, and gave Janet a disapproving look.
"Janet, don't you know the basic duties of a subordinate?"
Janet frowned and was about to respond when she saw the Hughes Group's car approaching.
She bit her lip and lowered her head, "I'll be more careful next time."
Evelyn glanced disdainfully at Janet's empty hands.
"You have more than just this to be careful about."
She turned and helped Cordelia out of the car.
Alaric happened to be getting out of the Stone Group's car.
As soon as he got out, his eyes immediately found Cordelia standing next to Evelyn.
Cordelia only gave him a quick glance before looking away.
Janet noticed these subtle interactions and thought Cordelia was avoiding greeting Alaric because of Evelyn's presence.
Suppressing her inner sarcasm, she stood quietly next to Evelyn.
Evelyn glanced at Janet and smirked before greeting Alaric, "Good afternoon, Mr. Hughes."
"Afternoon," Alaric replied indifferently.
Robert, standing beside Alaric, took a deep breath upon seeing Janet and Cordelia with Evelyn.
Alaric's ex-girlfriend and ex-wife were both gathered by Evelyn. Such drama!
He glanced cautiously at Alaric, who looked increasingly grim as he headed toward the elevator.
Robert swallowed hard and followed.
Evelyn smiled and took Cordelia's hand, following them.
The five of them crowded into the elevator, making it feel a bit cramped.
Evelyn stood next to Alaric, but Cordelia moved aside to let Janet stand in the middle.
Cordelia ended up standing in the back with Robert.
Alaric's expression darkened, and Robert held his breath.
"Is Ms. Evelyn Stone planning to step down and let Ms. Cordelia Stone take over the company?" Alaric broke the silence.
Evelyn raised an eyebrow and smiled, "She's just bored at home, so I brought her along to take a look."
"Why? Does Mr. Hughes want to personally mentor my sister into the business world?"
Alaric replied expressionlessly, "It's not out of the question."
Evelyn chuckled and gently pushed Janet forward.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Hughes, but she prefers medicine and has no interest in business."
"I do have someone interested in business. Would you be interested in mentoring them?"
Alaric's eyes turned cold as he looked at Evelyn.
"Not interested."
Janet stiffened, biting her lip and remaining silent.
Cordelia stood in the back, seemingly indifferent to the conversation.
They arrived at the Luminary Ventures Group's conference room.
Alaric was the first to step out of the elevator.
Evelyn watched him stride towards the conference room and smiled.
"Doesn't look like he's too fond of you? Won't even mentor you."
Janet bit her lip and stayed quiet.
In the conference room, the shareholders and executives were already waiting.
Evelyn settled Cordelia and took Janet to the meeting.
Once seated, Evelyn extended her hand to Janet for the materials.
Janet froze, confused.
"Ms. Stone?"
Evelyn's voice was calm but firm, "Where are the meeting materials?"
The other shareholders turned their attention to them.
Janet hesitated, seeing Alaric looking their way, and quickly replied, "You didn't tell me to bring the materials."
Evelyn frowned, "Did I not tell you we were coming to a meeting at Luminary Ventures Group?"
Janet's face turned pale.
Alaric looked away.
Janet gritted her teeth and whispered, "I'll go get them now."
Evelyn gave her a cold look, "No need."
Janet sat stiffly next to Evelyn, feeling humiliated as the other assistants and secretaries placed materials in front of their bosses.
She glanced at Alaric, who hadn't looked their way since.
When it was Evelyn's turn to speak, she confidently presented her plans for Luminary Ventures Group without missing a beat.
Janet stared at her, biting her lip.
Evelyn had done it on purpose.
She had memorized her speech and didn't need the materials, yet she asked Janet for them to embarrass her.
Evelyn wanted to punish her, to humiliate her in front of Alaric.
After the meeting, the other shareholders left.
Evelyn and Alaric exchanged a few words before standing up.
Janet took a deep breath, unable to contain her frustration, and spoke up as Alaric left.
"Ms. Stone, why did you deliberately make things difficult for me?"
Evelyn raised an eyebrow, amused.
"Janet, preparing meeting materials is your job. If I couldn't remember today's content, would you have me embarrassed because of you?"
"I thought Mr. Hughes was so capable in business, his ex-girlfriend wouldn't be too bad either. I kept you around to give you a chance. You've really disappointed me."
"Or do you think I'm not worthy of your service? Mr. Hughes, why don't you take her with you?"
Alaric stopped, his expression cold.
"The Stone Group doesn't want her, so why would the Hughes Group? We don't keep idle staff."
Evelyn smiled and glanced at Janet.
Janet bit her lip, humiliated, and ran out of the conference room.
Cordelia, hearing the meeting had ended, came from the lounge and collided with the fleeing Janet.
Janet fell to the ground in a panic, and Cordelia twisted her ankle, falling into Alaric's arms.
A cool mint scent filled her nose as she lay in his embrace, her face pale with shock.