Chapter 484

Rachel didn’t say anything more.

“Alright then, just eat up while it’s hot.”

Cecilia had quite an appetite, and with Wanda’s cooking being so delicious, she practically wiped the table clean. She grabbed a napkin and wiped her mouth.

“By the way, are you planning to take over Lloyd Enterprise?”

Rachel nodded. “That’s the plan for now. At least, while my dad’s still around. I can’t let the day come when he hears that the company he built was destroyed by Yvette and Sasha.”

“You’re right. Lloyd Enterprise is your father’s legacy. What do Yvette and Sasha know, anyway? All they do is stir up nonsense. If your dad hadn’t held things together these past few years, the company would’ve gone under already.”

Rachel had spent a lot of time thinking about it. Taking over the company wasn’t a rash decision. It was the result of careful consideration.

“But it’s not going to be easy to take over. You know how those two are. They’re not going to hand over control of the company without a fight,” she said.

Hearing that, Cecilia’s eyes suddenly widened in realization.

“Oh my goodness, now it all makes sense! You’re a genius! Now I get why you tripped up William. If that project collapses and he takes the fall, and they lose their eligibility to compete, you can swoop in and take over. That project will be yours! So the one you snatched from William before was your ticket into the shareholders‘ meeting, and this one will be your proof of capability to take control of the company. If you land both major projects back-to-back, even if they wanted to nitpick, they’d have nothing to say.”

There might still be some resistance, but nothing too serious.

“That’s roughly the plan for now,” Rachel said.

Cecilia was practically buzzing with excitement. She stood from her chair and stretched.

“Do you know how excited I am right now? I feel like your career is about to take off, Rachel. You’re about to hit your peak!”

Rachel was also planning to bring over a new project she had worked on abroad. If she could successfully introduce it to the domestic market, she might even push Lloyd Enterprise past Lewis Enterprise, and maybe even go toe-to-toe with LS Enterprise.

That was Rachel’s goal.

The moment she saw Tyler again after returning home, she had already made up her mind.

Rachel had always been humble about these things. Unless she actually achieved something, she wouldn’t talk big.

“It’s a little too early to say all that now. Let’s talk again when it’s actually done,” she said.

Cecilia glanced at her watch. “Alright, I’m ready whenever you need me. I couldn’t be by your side five years ago, but this time, I’m sticking with you no matter what.”

Hearing that made Rachel hesitate for a second. Seeing Cecilia so enthusiastic, she didn’t have the heart to pour cold water on her.

“It’s getting late. You should head back. You’ve still got your kids to look after. Oh, by the way, I found someone to help you watch them. She’s coming for an interview tomorrow. If you think she’s a good fit, keep her. If not, just let me know.”

Cecilia was almost moved to tears again. “I don’t know what to say! You know what, I should just kneel and thank you already.”

She honestly didn’t know how else to express her gratitude.

Rachel quickly stepped in to stop her.

“Come on, we’re good friends. You don’t have to thank me.”

Cecilia wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. “I just feel so indebted to you.”

“Let’s not talk about that. For now, just get home safely. I don’t want you out too late.”

Tyler’s place was out in the suburbs. Even if Cecilia could probably get a car later, Rachel still felt worried.

If anything happened to Cecilia, Rachel would never forgive herself.

Rachel walked Cecilia to the door and watched her get into the car. She made sure to note the license plate before returning inside.

Just as she walked in, she saw Wanda heading upstairs with a tray of coffee.

“Wanda,” she called out, “give it to me. I’ll take it up.”

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