Chapter 162: Hannah Is Showing Dominance
Janet, Roger's new colleague, harbored no goodwill toward Hannah. Hannah, once a girl with modest aspirations, had rapidly become a successful and assertive businesswoman. This only fueled Janet's determination to obstruct Hannah's progress.
Janet's first step was to seek an ally. She initially considered Charles, knowing his animosity toward Hannah, but ultimately chose Roger due to his position at Cooper Group, providing easy access to Hannah's activities, and because of Charles’s rivalry with Oscar. To her surprise, Roger readily agreed to cooperate, revealing his own deep-seated dislike for Hannah. Whether this stemmed from personal animosity or a desire to hinder Hannah's success remained unclear.
Janet believed stopping Hannah's current endeavors would be sufficient. Learning of Hannah's ambitious plan to revitalize the Light Building within three to six months, Janet devised a counter-strategy. She spread rumors of her own impending construction of a nearby business district, a fabrication designed to deter investors from Hannah's project and derail her timeline.
Roger wholeheartedly supported Janet's plan, intending to leverage his influence within Cooper Group to further impede Hannah's progress, potentially forcing her resignation.
Hannah approached Yan, the director of the Advertising and Media Department, regarding the rejection of her advertisement application. Yan, though outwardly polite, cited Starlight Group's competing business district as justification for the rejection, claiming advertisement would be a waste of resources.
Hannah swiftly and decisively refuted Yan's reasoning. She eloquently explained the importance of advertisement not solely for investor attraction, but also for creating publicity and countering Starlight Group's aggressive marketing campaign. She highlighted the detrimental effect of inaction, portraying Light Building as a neglected project in stark contrast to Starlight's highly publicized development. She emphasized the crucial role of proactive advertising in preventing Light Building from being overshadowed. Furthermore, she challenged Yan's authority, pointing out the Advertising and Media Department's supportive role to the sales department and his responsibility to facilitate, not obstruct, their marketing efforts.
Yan, unprepared for Hannah's sharp business acumen and forceful demeanor, was speechless. He had underestimated Hannah's competence and ability to navigate corporate politics. Ultimately, he found himself unable to refute her points. Hannah's assertive approach, demanding immediate action on the Light Building advertisement, left Yan and his assistant, Mila, stunned by her display of dominance.