NovelReadingChapter 246 Dream On If You Want to Join the Company Elsa bit her lip and remained silent at Eric's words. But the tears in her eyes made it clear she felt utterly wronged.
Dad could not bear the tension and tried to smooth things over. "How about letting Elsa start as a junior employee? She can gain sexperience at the ground level." "No." My rejection was cold and absolute. "People without ability don't belong in the company." I stood my ground without a shred of compromise.
Mom and Dad had always been soft-hearted. The moment Elsa played the victim, they'd fall for it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd once she got her foot in the door, she'd use every trick in the book to climb the ranks, turning Brown Group into a complete mess. It was better to crush this idea now than to deal with the chaos later.
My firm stance stunned Mom and Dad. Sensing the shift, Elsa quickly seized the moment, putting on a pitiful act to win their sympathy.
"Jane, you can scoldall you want, but why are you being so harsh to Mom and Dad?" She pouted, her eyes glistening with grievance. "If you really don't wantin the company, then fine, I won't join. I'll listen to you. Just don't be so mean to Mom and Dad anymore, okay?" Her words worked like a charm, and Mom's and Dad's gazes turned disapprovingly toward me. After a long pause, Dad finally spoke, his voice heavy with emotion.
"I know you got to where you are today through your own hard work. I just think letting Elsa join the company will at least give her something to do. She's got nothing to occupy her at home." Jack scoffed. "Dad, why even bother explaining? Just go ahead and give Elsa a position." I said nothing, merely turning to look at Elsa. And sure enough, she was staring back atwith a smug, taunting glint in her eyes like she had already won.
Eric cleared his throat, about to speak, but I stopped him by pressing down on his hand. I knew he wanted to stand up for me. But this was a Brown family matter. No matter how much he meant toas my husband, it wasn't his place to interfere.
This was something I had to handle myself.
I smiled faintly and turned to Dad. "Dad, you started from the bottom too. You should know how much people resent employees who just land themselves into a position, right? Do you have any idea how much effort it took forto earn my subordinates' respect? Do you really think Elsa has what it takes? What will people think of Brown Group if we allow her to join? Won't it leave them disappointed?" Upon hearing this, Dad hesitated.
After sensing the opening, I pressed forward, saying, "Besides, it's not like Elsa has nothing to do. From what I see, she's quite busy. One moment, she's competing in an interior design competition. The next, she's out shopping. Where would she even find the tto work at the company?" I turned to Elsa, smiling. "Right?" Her face turned pale.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe knew I was referring to her little shopping trip with Jeremiah. Even though I was already divorced from him, Jeremiah was still her former brother-in-law. A casual outing between them might seem innocent enough, but if Mom and Dad found out, their opinion of her would plummet.
Left with no choice, Elsa clenched her teeth and forced out a few words.
"Yes... You're right, Jane. I wasn't thinking it through. I do have my interior design work to focus on, so I'll put the company matter aside for now."
She lowered her head and spoke in a weak voice as if utterly defeated. Jack shot her a sympathetic glance and gently consoled her.
I simply shrugged and continued eating.
Eric leaned in, his voice tinged with amusement. "So that's why you didn't let me. speak earlier. You had this up your sleeve the whole time." I lifted my chin, feeling proud. "Of course."
When the words left my mouth, I turned and locked eyes with Elsa's raging, jealous glare.
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