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Chapter 833
Lizetta had just finished speaking when she turned and left without giving Stella another glance. Stella watched her go, a dark storm brewing in her eyes. Once Lizetta and Lilian entered the elevator, Lilian cast a quick glance at Lizetta. "Hey, wasn't that guy from Glory Media, Mr. Smith? Do you know him?" Lizetta gave her a fleeting look, choosing not to reply.
Feeling slightly uneasy, Lilian wrinkled her forehead. "I heard she's also the eldest daughter of the West family. They're a big deal here in Zion City, ranking high in social circles. Please don't stir up trouble and drag me into it." Lizetta just smiled at her. "Don't worry, you dashed off so quickly, she probably didn't even catch your face."
The sarcasm wasn't lost on Lilian, and her expression turned awkward. "I really can't afford to offend Ms. West." Seeking benefits and avoiding harm is human nature. Lizetta didn't seem bothered and shifted her gaze away.
They arrived at the HR department responsible for the annual event. The assistant took their proposal and asked them to wait in a small office, saying Deputy Director Tan would review their proposal shortly and discuss it in detail soon. However, Lizetta and Lilian ended up waiting for over an hour, completely neglected. Checking the time and seeing the end of the workday approaching, Lizetta stepped out of the rest area.
She was about to inquire with the assistant about the status of their proposal submission when she saw the door to the director's office open across the hall. President Winters, all smiles, was seeing two women out-Stella and her assistant. "Rest assured, Ms. West. Once I have the contract ready, we'll sign it straight away."
"I'll be waiting for your call then, President Winters. I'll come over..."
"Hey, no need for Ms. West to make another trip. I'll have my assistant deliver the contract to you."
Hearing this, Lizetta's brows furrowed, and she stepped forward. "President Winters, I'm Lizetta from Madden Media. We had an appointment..."
Before she could finish, Stella's assistant, visibly annoyed, pointed at Lizetta. "You hurt Stella and didn't even apologize. How dare you show up in front of us!"
Hearing this, President Winters turned a sharp gaze toward Lizetta, his voice becoming stern. "You're the one who injured Ms. West?"
Lizetta glanced at Stella, who was holding her wrist with her other hand, a thick bandage wrapped around it. To the uninformed, it might look as though she had been seriously injured.
Stella, avoiding Lizetta's gaze, turned to President Winters. "Let's not dwell on it, President Winters. The wound's been treated, and I don't wish to make a fuss. Thanks for having your assistant call the company doctor to bandage it."
President Winters, now looking more
relaxed, nodded at Stella. "Of course, of course. It's the least we could do especially since Ms. West is so
forgiving. After all, the incidentel
happened in our company parking
lot, we can't just ignore it."
Turning back to Lizetta with a stern expression, he continued, "Lizetta, right? I've reviewed your proposal for the annual event, and frankly, it lacks creativity. I've decided to go with Glory Media. No need to say more. Just apologize to Ms. West, and you can leave."
Lately, President Winters had heard some rumors about his CEO and Ms. West, seemingly originating
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from Zion City's socialite circles. The talk was that Stella and the CEO were childhood sweethearts, with Stella having once saved the CEO's life, even suffering injuries at the hands of kidnappers. The CEO's affection for Ms. West was well-known, and it was said that the "Star" in Starlight Group was named after Ms. West herself.