Chapter 207

Shelia was supposed to be Juan’s lover, yet he had been surprisingly harsh with her, not even bothering to inquire about her situation.

“Okay, Mr. Nichols,” Liam said. “I’ll take good care of Mrs. Nichols. I won’t let her be mistreated at the company.”

Juan, growing impatient, ended the call abruptly without further comment. Joe, who had been standing by, said cautiously, “If Miss Miles can’t secure an internship right away, her thesis…”

Juan’s voice was cold and dismissive. “If she can’t secure an internship, then my years of training her have been wasted. Don’t mention her again. I have no further interest in her affairs.”

“Understood.”

In the afternoon, Debra received a call from Ben while pouring herself a cup of tea.

“What’s up, Ben?”

“This noon, several companies under the group received the same resume.”

“Whose resume?”

“Shelia Miles.”

Debra couldn’t help but laugh. Freshly out of her job, Shelia was already scrambling for another position. She was likely afraid that this internship debacle would cost her the graduate spot she had secured through Juan’s influence.

“What position—?”

Ben chuckled, finding the situation amusing. “Uh… the vice GM position.” After all, Shelia was just an intern who hadn’t even graduated from school. Her ambition was almost comical.

“Which companies has she applied to?” Debra asked.

“A mix of smaller firms—some are under the Frazier Group, some under the McKinney Group, and others are businesses run by Mr. Osborne and Miss Mathis,” Ben listed.

Debra nodded, understanding the situation. The Frazier Group had many subsidiaries. Even if small, they were all well-known, either part of Frazier Group acquisitions or significant firms in their own right. Shelia likely wasn’t aware of this, or she wouldn’t have considered working for a company associated with the Fraziers.

The McKinney Group’s newer companies were Debra’s ventures, known for offering good salaries. Without Juan’s support, Shelia might have thought a higher-paying job at the McKinney Group was her best option. Moreover, she might have anticipated that these companies needed talent and figured she could land a decent position with her educational background. Randy and Erica were both prominent industry figures, and their companies were no less influential than the Frazier Group.

Shelia thought she could find a company that wouldn’t cross paths with Debra, but she underestimated the interconnectedness of the city’s business landscape. Hundreds of companies were crammed together, and only a few stood out, most of which were interlinked or part of the same group.

Shelia had run into a tough spot indeed.

“Send me her resume later,” Debra instructed.

Ben was puzzled. “Madam, are you planning to hire Shelia?” That was like inviting trouble.

Debra smiled, her eyes gleaming with amusement and calculation. “The internship is less than a month long. If I don’t take her, someone else will. It’s better to keep her here, where I can keep an eye on her. With her abilities, she won’t stir up much trouble.”

“Understood.”

Debra ended the call, her mind racing with plans. She was genuinely curious to see what Shelia could achieve on her own. That same afternoon, Shelia received an interview notice from one of McKinney Group’s companies.