Chapter 141
I came out with my colleagues from the marketing department to do some field research.
Every time, all I see are numbers on a desk. I don't know if Heartstrings Jewelry's products are actually loved by people or not.
After thinking it over, I decided to come out and see for myself.
The marketing director asked me with a smile, "Blair, is Ms. Skye worried about our work and specially arranged for you to do field investigation?"
"Not at all. Ms. Skye trusts everyone completely. She just wanted me to come out and learn." I followed behind her, a bit timid.
"Learn from us? That's really not necessary. Everyone knows our department works the hardest in the whole company."
"The secretary department wouldn't understand."
The marketing director stopped and turned around. "Blair, since you're seeing it yourself today, you can put in a good word for us with Ms. Skye when you get back."
I smiled slightly. "Our secretary department may have less fieldwork, but our pay is also less. Anyway, what you give is what you get. Your marketing department's pay is variable."
"Ms. Skye has no weak soldiers under her command. You're quite sharp-tongued."
"Your department is more relaxed. Not like us - we're very rigid every day, and we don't dare gossip about our boss behind her back."
I knew they saw me as someone who got in through my connection with Nola, so they were deliberately teasing me with these remarks.
I don't want a bad atmosphere in the company. Of course, open communication helps the company develop better, so I'll still listen to what they have to say.
"Listen up, this is my last time coming out with you for research before the holiday. After this, you need to complete your work efficiently. We've already been to two or three large shopping malls. This is the last one."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Everyone nodded repeatedly.
The marketing director continued, "Our competitor is launching new products today and doing an event here. Their spokesperson is the violinist Jessa. If we run into the celebrity later, don't get distracted."
What a narrow road for enemies - I didn't expect to run into Jessa again.
Her collaboration with Michael is still going on? How many "slave contracts" did she sign exactly?
Then our group entered the Heartstrings Jewelry counter.
I stood at the back, and just as I was entering, I saw Jessa coming out of the event venue.
"Bla..."
She didn't call out my full name. Just as she was about to talk to me, I quickly went inside. With so many people around, I didn't want us to attract everyone's attention.
Although the controversy about her plagiarizing us had died down, everyone knew about her. Maybe the marketing director was hinting at me just now.
"Blair, just look around. We need to work now."
"Okay."
I suddenly felt that Elliot did a good job keeping my identity secret. We attended so many events, and he never told anyone publicly that I'm the CEO of Heartstrings Jewelry. He only told Michael.
I stood by the display window, looking at all our products in the counter. At this moment, my sense of honor and achievement was overflowing.
When I turned around, I saw Jessa standing behind me.
When did she sneak in without anyone noticing?
"Miss Greer, welcome. Are you looking to buy something? Let me introduce our products to you." The sales assistant served her respectfully.
Jessa wouldn't buy anything, of course. She's Michael's spokesperson. If she came to Heartstrings Jewelry to shop, the media would probably make a big deal out of it.
Jessa wouldn't give them that free advertising.
Besides, Michael was nearby. He's very hands-on with his products - never missing a launch event and personally attending store events too.
"No need. I ran into someone I know. We'll talk for a bit."
Jessa gave me a look, so I followed her out.
I didn't want things to blow up. If I didn't go out, who knows what trouble she'd stir up.
We came to the public lounge. It was just the two of us there.
She sat down and let out a breath.
"Blair, did you come specially to see me?"
Hearing her say this, I almost laughed out loud. Did she leave her brain at home today, asking such a question?
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
Jessa always loses her patience. I always thought she should be the quiet type of girl. I really can't imagine someone with her personality playing the violin.
"Same as you, I'm busy. If you have something to say, say it. If not, I'm leaving."
What a narrow road for enemies. I didn't expect to run into them on my first market research trip.
"I heard someone already wants to marry Levi."
Does news spread this fast? But Ava only mentioned it at the dinner gathering. Could there be someone Jessa knows among them?
"You not only planted people in my company, but in his company too?"
Jessa smiled wickedly. "You're really smart, you figured it out right away. But they've already resigned. Otherwise, how could I have known about you and Levi being lukewarm all these years?"
"Does he know about our relationship?"
"You think I'm stupid? If I revealed your relationship, how could I move up? But none of that matters now."
Jessa sneered. "Blair, you really are dumb. This time she has all the advantages."
"Can she change the fact that I'm part of the Morgan family?"
I know Aiden will stand up for me. Besides, until Levi shows his attitude, whatever others say is just gossip.
"You're way too confident. When has Levi not gotten what he wanted?"
"You're the perfect example of that."
"You!"
I stood up and pointed at her. "Jessa, I'm warning you, stop mocking me all the time. I'm not interested in what's going on between her and Levi right now. But you - what are you gloating about?"
Jessa also stood up and pointed at me. "Blair, if you're not capable, don't take it out on me. If you're so capable, go to the Morgan Group and stop her from being in charge."
"She can be in charge just by working at the Morgan Group? Forget about her - even Levi wouldn't dare do whatever he wants at the Morgan Group."
We stood there in a standoff. She was speechless for a moment, so angry her hands were shaking.
I'm most annoyed by her mockery. It's not that I can't take it - I just don't think she's qualified to stand here mocking me. She's still a mess herself. What right does she have to criticize me?
"So you're here. Why is Ms. Ember here too?"
Elliot walked in, with Michael following behind him.
"We were just talking."
Jessa explained first. I nodded to acknowledge it.
"Ms. Ember, since you have time today, why don't we all get together?" Elliot suggested.
Doesn't he know about the bad blood between Michael and me? How could he say something so inappropriate?
"Mr. Sullivan is in such good spirits, accompanying even small events like this."
Elliot smiled awkwardly. "Ms. Ember, you're joking again. Michael wanted me to see the new products, and I happened to be free, so I came to take a look."
I glanced at Michael. He had a stern face, like someone owed him money.