Chapter 123

Emily watched a form during a professional event. She looked up at Hana and noticed a hint of displeasure in Brana’s eyes. Emily instantly understood the situation. Previously, Emily had overheard talk—Tabells were always a problem. While others might not understand, Emily was perceptive enough to know that Jean and Shells didn’t get along. Furthermore, Jean’s mother had also been a mistress back then. No wonder Ivana and Tabella confided in each other.

If Emily were just an outsider, she might have felt sorry for them. But knowing she was the deputy director of this department, with Ivana as her superior, she had to stick with the plan.

The next moment, Emily went up and walked to Ivana’s side, crossing her arms. With perfectly lined eyes, Emily regarded Isabella. Then Emily said to Isabella impatiently, “You’re just an intern, and you’re already making things difficult for Ms. Inor. Where do you get that kind of nerve?”

Emily’s direct confrontation with Isabella took everyone aback. But many felt secretly satisfied. They felt a self-centered young lady like Isabella could not compare to the gentle Frana.

Ivana’s eyes showed a cold smile. This was exactly what she wanted—all her efforts to describe Isabella as arrogant and bossy were being proven in front of everyone.

Ivana looked down, feeling somewhat disheartened, and said, “I know you don’t like me being the head of the design department at the company, but I worked hard for this position.”

“If you want it, I can give it to you. It’s just that the company is at a critical moment right now, and you need to wait a little.”

Everyone frowned immediately, thinking, Is this Isabella cracking jokes? How could someone insignificant expect to become a department head without sinking the whole company?

Led by Emily, other employees couldn’t hold back any longer. One of them said, “If she becomes the manager, I’d rather quit. I don’t want my meticulously designed work to end up as trash.”

Others chimed in, saying, “So would I.”

Ivana secretly reveled in the moment. She wanted Isabella to show she had no standing in the company. Isabella glared at Ivana. What right did that woman have to challenge her now? She almost wished Babcils would make a move.

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Useless, her commanding aura is unmatched. Emily’s expression shifted, and she suppressed the rising fear within as she glared at Isabella in frustration. She shouted, “You! You’re twisting the truth!”

Ivana secretly clenched her fists, wishing she could devour Isabella alive right then!

Isabella let out a dismissive chuckle, too uninterested to glance at them, and said nonchalantly, “I came here to start as a regular employee. Isn’t it work time already?”

In an instant, all employees instinctively took their positions, incredibly obedient.

Ivana’s face became even sterner. She cursed inside, ‘Damn! Who the hell is the leader here?”

Without hesitation, Ivana glanced over, and Emily immediately understood. Looking coldly at Isabella, Emily said, “You’re here to work, right? But your sudden arrival violates company policy. I need to evaluate you; only if you pass can you stay. Just being the CEO’s daughter doesn’t give you special treatment.” Ivana’s eyes showed satisfaction. She commented, “No wonder I have trained her so well!”

Isabella sneered. She had already predicted this would happen before she came, so she wasn’t surprised. Moreover, she needed this stepping stone. She asked, “So, what do you want me to do?”

Emily thought Isabella had given in and immediately let out a mocking laugh. She said, “Since you think you’re skilled, try something difficult. You need to live up to your status.”

The crowd was a bit hesitant, wondering how tough it was going to be. As everyone waited anxiously, Emily’s words made everyone’s faces change.

Emily said, “Mr. Smith has commissioned a jewelry set for his wife, and I want the design ready in three days.”

Many people couldn’t help but whisper. Someone said, “Mr. Smith is known for being strict, and this design has been rejected multiple times. It’s like a mystery hanging over us. Isn’t this an impossible task?”

Another person said, “Yeah, there’s no way to develop a design in just three days.”

One person commented, “If she starts hastily, Mr. Smith probably won’t be happy with the design.”

Many designers were reprimanded for not meeting Lucas’s standards. They suspected Isabella, a poor designer, could handle it.

Several people began to look at Emily differently, thinking that Emily was abusing her authority as deputy director. They felt the task was so unreasonable.

Ivana was thrilled on the inside. She looked at Emily, feigning difficulty. She said, “Three days, isn’t that asking too much? Bella…”

Ivana wished she could give Isabella one day to drive her out of the company as soon as possible.

Ivana’s hesitant words only confirmed to Emily that Isabella was a pretty face without fundamental skills.

With a disdainful glance at Isabella, Emily finally turned to Ivana and said warmly, “You became a director through rigorous selection processes. She can leave if she can’t finish her tasks in three days. Ms. Ivana Stout, you can’t go easy on her just because she’s your sister.”

“This…” Ivana said. She clearly seemed a bit troubled.

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Everyone else exchanged puzzled looks. No one expected Emily to be so harsh.

Isabella’s cold gaze fell on Emily, and she said sternly, “Leave if I can’t do it? Are you just as strict with yourself?”

Even though Isabella was a direct hire, she was merely an intern. Yet Emily set such demanding conditions. This was intentional harassment.

Isabella’s gaze fell on Ivana, catching that hint of pride hidden deep in Ivana’s eyes.

Isabella curled her lips into a cold smile, realizing Ivana and Emily, indeed, were two of a kind. Ivana really went to great lengths just to push Isabella out of the Stout Group.

Emily lifted her chin slightly and said coldly, “Since I’m the deputy director of this department, I make the rules here. Even if there’s favoritism, you must follow my standards. Our company doesn’t accept just anyone.”

Emily didn’t give Isabella a chance to argue back. She curled her lips into a sarcastic smile and said, “You’re Isabella, Ms. Ivana Stout’s sister, right? You shouldn’t be a pushover, should you?”

With this move, Isabella was completely cornered.

Ivana chuckled coldly inside, ‘No wonder Emily’s my trusted ally, genuinely understanding my intentions.’

Ivana wanted to see if Isabella would step up. If Isabella didn’t, she’d be nothing but a failure. Everyone would see her as a failure, losing all her ground.