Chapter 80:
Attempting to regain her composure, Ruby flipped her hair over her shoulder. “Hmph, don’t get ahead of yourself. If you fail to secure this project, you’ll be out.”
“That’s none of your concern,” Elena responded icily. “Leopardex hasn’t had a successful product launch in years. If things continue like this, the design department won’t even exist. Maybe you should be more concerned about losing your job instead.”
“You!” Ruby was livid. “If you’re so capable, why don’t you design something groundbreaking? Every hit piece in recent years has come from Helena, while the rest of us barely get a chance. If you think you’re so talented, why not challenge Helena?”
Elena didn’t hesitate. “If I start designing, Leopardex won’t have any need for you.” A design manager who lacked actual design skills had no real place in the company.
Ruby scoffed. “You’re bluffing. If you actually create something successful, I’ll resign. But if you fail, you’ll have to publicly apologize and quit.”
At that moment, Elyse interjected, her voice calm. “Ruby, please don’t be upset with Elena. She just returned to Klathe. I apologize on her behalf. Let’s move on.”
Ruby smirked. No wonder Elena lacked refinement; it turned out she was from a small town.
Linking arms with Elyse, Ruby continued to flatter her. “Elyse, you’re so generous.”
Elyse’s gentle smile made her appear innocent and kind.
Elena, unimpressed, simply responded, “Remember what you said,” before walking away, uninterested in wasting more time.
She returned to her office and began reviewing the project materials.
The companies under the Spencer Group had significantly more experience and influence in the jewelry industry. Even compared to them, Leopardex barely stood a chance, let alone in competition with Helena.
Elena reasoned that she needed to secure Wesley’s backing; without it, the project was as good as lost.
But getting in touch with Wesley was no simple task, let alone convincing him.
Though she had no idea where to find him, she knew someone who would.
Dialing Jeffry’s number, she didn’t have to wait long before he picked up. “What’s up, Elena?”
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She got straight to the point. “Jeffry, where’s Wesley today?”
Jeffry’s tone grew cautious. “Why do you want to know?”
“I’m working at Leopardex now. There’s a project I need to discuss with him.”
Jeffry paused, seemingly weighing his options. “Leopardex isn’t a major player. Why not head straight to our company’s headquarters? I can set that up for you.”
Hearing the muffled sounds of a meeting on his end, Elena cut in, “That won’t be necessary, Jeffry. I promised Grandmother. Just tell me where he is.”
Though he disagreed, Jeffry respected her decision. “He’s at the Imperial Club. It’s members-only, but you can mention my name at the entrance.”
Imperial Club?
Elena raised an eyebrow. “Thanks, Jeffry.”
Ending the call, she left Leopardex.
Elyse, who had been quietly observing Elena, immediately realized she had found out where Wesley was.
