The Woman From Hell

I looked at Zelda, my gaze burning. "New Leaf."

Zelda was slightly stunned when she heard my definite tone that held not the slightest bit of hesitation. I caught that second of abnormality.

She quickly recovered her calm expression and nodded at me. "Yes. While they're a small company, they're pretty capable and have great prospects for development. The reasoning is the same for Green Orange before."

"President Zurich, with all due respect, one can find Green Orange no matter how bad we are, but New Leaf is clearly a new company that can't be any newer. I would like to ask why you decided to choose New Leaf and give up on Green Orange, President Zurich."

Perhaps I had been too blunt that Zelda was unable to hold herself together. Her tone gradually became impatient. "President Lane, this is an internal decision decided by my company. I know you came here because of this, but I'm really sorry. We've already made our decision."

"It seems that I made this trip for nothing." There was regret in my words, but I looked at Zelda and saw that her gaze was a little more inquiring.

I said this to make Zelda relax, and sure enough, she immediately smiled. "I'll work with you again in the future, President Lane. I have something to do after this, so I won't keep you."

She was trying to drive me away so quickly. It seemed like she really did not wish to discuss New Leaf with me.

I stood up with an expression of understanding and straightened my clothes. "Alright then. I'll disturb you no more, President Zurich."

Shannon came in just as I turned to leave. She glanced at Zelda before lowering her head to whisper the results of her investigation in my ear.

When I heard the answer, I turned to look at Zelda and said, "I hear that Mr. Kevin Cline, the founder of New Leaf, knows you very well. No wonder you would rather choose New Leaf." Shannon and I shared a look of understanding signaling that we were prepared to take our leave when Zelda stopped me. "President Lane, please stop. Let's talk again."

Shannon and I looked at each other and smiled.

I knew she would keep us even if just for the sake of the company.

We could hear the sound of people walking outside the door occasionally in the office, but most of the time, it was still quiet.

Zelda clasped her hands, looking a little nervous. She looked at us. "President Lane, what do you plan to do about this matter?"

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"It's reasonable to say that this is a private matter of yours and that I shouldn't interfere, but there is no impenetrable wall in this world. If the shareholders of your company catch wind of this, things will be very bad for you." I smiled and slowly described my idea. "You can support New Leaf, but you can't make it so obvious. I have an idea to kill two birds with one stone. I wonder if you'd like to hear it, President Zurich?"

Zelda was obviously worried about this matter, so she immediately asked, "What is it?"

"New Leaf has just been established, so you shouldn't be too conspicuous about it. You can section out one category and work with them on that first while leaving other resources to Green Orange. At the same time, you can declare to the outside world that you're supporting a new company, which will be of great use in the future. It also won't attract others' imagination. What do you think?"

For Zelda, this solution would be the most appropriate.

She patted the table not long after. "You're right, President Lane. Let's do this, then. However, I've heard quite some hearsay about Green Orange recently. That won't affect us, yes?"Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

"Of course not. You don't have to worry, President Zurich. Those gossip will have no effect. And since there are so many discussions going around, it just so happens that it'll increase Green Orange's popularity." "Alright. Here's to another pleasant partnership, President Lane."

"To a pleasant partnership!"

Walking out of the company,

Shannon was in slight disbelief that

things would be so easily resolved "Wanda, didn't think we'd be able to solve this problem with Zelda right on the first day. We're really quite efficient."

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"It wouldn't have been this easy if she wasn't having an affair with Kevin Cline."