Beauty Carter was deep in thought, still reeling from the conversation that had just ended, when her office phone rang again, breaking the tense silence. The tone demanded attention; it was sharp. She hesitated a moment before taking up the phone, the calmness of her voice belying the raging storm within."Ms. Carter," the executive secretary's clipped voice uttered. "You are required in the boardroom for a senior management meeting. Please make your way there right away."Beauty felt her heart skip a beat. A meeting with senior management? She was not usually summoned to such high-level gatherings. Something was not right. She swallowed her discomfort and said, "I will be right there," before hanging up.She straightened her skirt and adjusted her suit jacket as she stood there, attempting to hide the chaos inside of her. Her mind raced as she headed toward the boardroom. Could this have anything to do with her recent choice? The timing did not seem quite right. As she neared the
In the office, Beauty reached for her phone, her hand steady even though she was running on adrenaline. She had been meaning to make this call for a while.Her fingers trembled as she dialed the unknown number from earlier. She had no doubts or hesitations now that she had gained power. The phone rang twice before the same icy voice answered."Yes?" There was something dangerous in the deep, masculine voice.Beauty leaned forward, a smile curling her lips as her voice was full of contentment. "There has been a recent development," she stated in a smooth voice. "I have been named Prime Enterprises' new HR Manager."After a moment of silence, the man on the other end chuckled softly. He exclaimed, "Well done, Beauty," with a tone of approval. "You have surpassed what I expected. I knew you were capable, but this is really amazing."Beauty was revealed in the compliments, and her confidence soared. "Thank you," she responded. "This is only the beginning." With the board now in my poss
The rumors of Beauty Carter's unexpected ascent to prominence were, in fact, catching on like wildfire throughout Lanchester. Everyone in the city was talking about the newest rumors from Prime Enterprises in the high-end boutiques, offices, and cafes.Suddenly, Beauty Carter, the previously unnoticed Assistant HR Manager, found herself thrust into the position of HR Manager for both Prime Enterprise 1 and 2. Everyone was taken aback by the news, and rumors began to circulate."Have you heard? During lunch, a woman whispered to her friend, "Beauty Carter is the new HR Manager at Prime Enterprises!""Her? The friend responded, obviously shocked, "I thought she was just some nobody in the HR department.""Well, she is now somebody. I am curious how she pulled that off.""Perhaps she has connections," the friend speculated, her voice dropping conspiratorially. "Or perhaps there is more to her than we thought.""Whatever it is, it will be interesting to see how this unfolds," the first wo
Beauty Carter approached Mr. Harrington at a deliberate moment. She smiled warmly at him as she saw him in the hallway outside the boardroom."Mr. Harrington, could you please give me a moment?" she inquired.After a quick look at her, he nodded. "Obviously, Beauty. What are your thoughts?""Recently, I have noticed a few things," Beauty said, seeming hesitant to discuss things too candidly. "I do not want to go too far, but I believe you should be aware of this."Mr. Harrington frowned. "Go ahead.""Well, have you noticed any unusual delays in some of the company's projects?" Beauty asked after he hesitated. I find myself thinking that some decisions do not seem to be in line with the company's long-term objectives. "Some funds have been redirected in concerning ways."Mr. Harrington's gaze became narrowed. "What exactly are you suggesting?"Beauty responded quickly, "I am not making any direct suggestions." "I am just concerned. We all believe the president, but recently, some thing
Sebastian sat back in his chair and stared at the boardroom's shiny table, which was now empty. The meeting's tension persisted, leaving a chill in its wake akin to a storm that had passed. He was more uncomfortable than he wanted to admit about the infrequent display of candid disagreement among the board members. He was not prepared for the depth of the criticism he received from Mr. Harrington and Mrs. Langston regarding the choices he had made with the company's best interests in mind. Although Sebastian took great satisfaction in keeping things under control, it had slipped for a little while today.Concerned looks were exchanged by William Prime and Abigail as the final board member's door closed. The seriousness of what had happened hovered between them like an unanswered question at first, and neither of them said anything.It was William who broke the silence first. His voice was low and reflective as he said, "I have never seen the board this divided. Not since the early d
Nothing much had changed from the previous day in the Prime Enterprise. Beauty was seated in her workspace. She was aware that the most effective way to undermine Sebastian would be to attack his credibility. She composed a plan that would sow doubt throughout the company that not even Sebastian could pull it up as her fingers danced across the keyboard.Beauty reclined in her chair, content with the design she had created. But she knew that she would need assistance to carry out this plan. She required a skilled individual who could produce a forged document that would be unquestionably authentic. She grabbed her phone and flipped through her contacts until she came across the name she was searching for."Jacob, it is Beauty," she said in a calm, steady voice. "I need you to do a job. I need you to create a document that has the potential to destroy a man's career, a man who has been in power for far too long."Jacob, a shadowy character known for taking on the grubby tasks that ot
Sebastian's confusion and anger clouded his judgment, but he knew he had to defend himself. How on earth could this have occurred? Who was responsible for this? And how could he prove his innocence when the evidence seemed overwhelming?"I assure you," Sebastian said, his voice steadying as he regained his composure, "these accusations are false. Someone is attempting to undermine my position, and I intend to investigate it."However, he could sense the doubts forming in the board members' minds even as he was speaking. Regaining their trust would be difficult, as the damage had already been done.***Beauty looked out at the cityscape from her office chair with a glass of wine in her hand. Daniel had sent her a message verifying that the papers had been distributed per her instructions. It happened so quickly. A satisfied smirk appeared on her lips as she imagined the chaos at Prime Enterprises.With everything going according to plan, Sebastian found himself on the defensive and fra
In the Prime family mansion, Sebastian was by himself in his office. Usually the mansion's office gave him a sense of dominance and control, but today it felt like a cage. It felt like the walls were closing in on him, as though they were planning a move to hinder him. His mind raced, swinging between bewilderment, rage, and a nagging paranoia. Who would have thought up such a clever scheme to harm him?He reclined in his leather chair and gazed at the elaborate ceiling. He could not get rid of the impression that the enemy was someone he knew well, someone who was too familiar with Prime Enterprises' inner workings. Gray Shelf was the only option. The name chilled him to the bone. Gray had always been a shadowy figure, lurking on the outskirts of corporate transactions and never fully revealing his hand. Sebastian had previously clashed with him, and he was aware that the man was capable of ruthless, calculated actions."Gray Shelf," Sebastian murmured to himself, his voice low and