The Noble Son-In-Law Denial Of Inheritance!

Chapter 9: General Manager Internship!

In the chairman's office.

Leighton personally prepared two cups of coffee for Dulcie and Theophilus.

This special attention made Dulcie feel both elated and nervous, secretly thinking that her jewelry design ideas had caught Chairman Joe's attention.

"No need to be formal, please sit down." Leighton said, returning to his seat with a gentle expression: "The ‘King World’ design you created, I am very pleased with it. I see it as very high-class and skillful."

“Thank you, Chairman Joe." Dulcie replied, then proactively introduced Theophilus: "The 'King World' piece was a joint design effort by Theophilus and me, this gentleman beside me."

"Oh?" Leighton casually remarked: "This person is your husband, isn't he?"

"Yes." Dulcie hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Leighton smiled and said: "The reason I invited you here is to let you know that your idea has been accepted by the board. The company will proceed to manufacture the final product, and I hope you will personally oversee the development and research of it, taking full charge."

"Me, personally in charge?" Dulcie was a bit taken aback, then immediately felt exhilarated. To personally oversee the crafting process of such valuable jewelry was something she had never dared to imagine.

It's important to note that strictly following her design, the 'King World' project would cost over ten million USD! She had never managed a project exceeding ten million USD before.

"But I'm just a marketing department employee, and I don't have experience in this aspect..." Dulcie said, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

"You don't need to worry about that." Leighton assured her seriously: "As the chairman of the Miller Jewelry Corporation, I officially inform you: Dulcie, your design idea has met my scrutiny standards, and I am promoting you to the position of Chief Design Officer of the company, also serving as the Lead Designer. The official document is prepared; as soon as you agree, I will announce it on behalf of the board."

Leighton continued slowly: "Today, you can move into the Chief Design Officer’s office."

"Chairman Joe, you mean to appoint me as the Chief Design Officer?" Dulcie's lips parted slightly in disbelief, feeling as if she was dreaming.

Chairman Joe was actually offering her the position of Lead Designer and Chief Design Officer, the most authoritative and influential role in the company's jewelry design field!

Before coming here, she hadn't even dared to dream of such a possibility. Her greatest hope had been just to be hired as a designer by Chairman Joe. But unexpectedly, she was now stepping into a high managerial position at the company.

"Yes, but for now, your position is just an intern. However, if you successfully complete the 'King World' project, you will be promoted to an official director." Leighton said seriously: "Of course, you can still exercise the authority of this position. If the 'King World' project is successfully completed, it will not only bring huge profits to the company but also significantly enhance our brand’s impact. I see great potential value in this project. Currently, our corporation needs a unique gemstone jewelry product to elevate our influence in the Elysian Echo jewelry circle. Moreover, your design skills, as I see, are more than capable for this position. Proceed with confidence and courage, I will give you my fullest support.”

Dulcie took a deep, excited breath, almost too thrilled to speak!

Once she regained her composure, she said earnestly: "Chairman Joe, I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity. I will surely complete this project successfully."

"You don't need to thank me." Leighton said with a smile, glancing at Theophilus.

"Besides, your husband seems capable of designing 'King World' with you. His skills are not ordinary. Would he like to join our jewelry design team?"

Dulcie looked at Theophilus, blinking: "What do you think?"

Theophilus smiled and said: "My professional knowledge might not be rich enough to become a jewelry designer. However, I can assist you as an aide."

Dulcie nodded, turning to Leighton: "Chairman Joe, can Theophilus serve as my assistant?"

"You don't need to ask me anymore." Leighton responded: "When you're in charge, you don’t doubt your people. If I've invited you as the chief design officer, it means you have full authority over the company’s design team, including personnel decisions."

Twenty minutes later.

Leighton, Theophilus, and Dulcie left the chairman's office in a pleasant and relaxed conversation.

The eyes of the senior managers around them were filled with astonishment.

"Alright, everyone, pause your work for a moment." Leighton said sternly to all the senior managers in the office.

All the senior managers, seated, immediately stood up, their eyes focusing on Leighton.

Leighton announced seriously: "I hereby officially declare that from now on, the company's jewelry design team will be led by the newly appointed chief design officer. Dulcie Miller will be fully in charge of the design team, please get acquainted."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the senior managers present were shocked and incredulous, staring at Dulcie.

"What? Chief Design Officer? What qualifications does she have?" Upon hearing Chairman Joe's announcement, Jena was terrified, her face full of shock, and she immediately questioned.

This news struck her like lightning, exploding in her head.

For years, she had been the deputy director of the design department, but in reality, she was the one steering the jewelry design team! Does this mean that in the company, she now has to work under Dulcie's direction?

Leighton looked at Jena with a cold gaze: "Are you questioning my decision?"

Jena met Leighton's gaze, feeling a mix of indignation and humiliation. She intended to retort, but reason made her suppress her anger.

Before Leighton's arrival at Miller House Corporation, who would dare speak to her in such a tone?

"Chairman Joe, I think this decision is too hasty, just appointing a design director like that?" Dante expressed his dissatisfaction: "Dulcie was just a minor employee in the marketing department, with no experience in this area. The jewelry design team is crucial for product development and the corporation’s business chain. Considering Dulcie's background and experience, she's not qualified for the design director position. Such a decision could lead to dissatisfaction among the company's employees."

Dante spoke clearly and convincingly, but Leighton just smiled: "Do you think I'm asking for your opinion?"

“I….”

Leighton looked at Dante: "Dulcie's design draft has passed my review because she is capable enough to take on the role of design director. Deputy General Manager Dante Charlie, if you think my decision is a mistake, you can propose it to the board of directors and then have the board members vote on it. I'm curious to see how much influence you really have."

Leighton spoke bluntly, showing no courtesy. Dante’s face showed extreme dissatisfaction as he tried to suppress his anger.

He was the young master of the Charlie family, the future heir of the Charlies in Elysian Echo City. He had never been so belittled before. The Miller family might fear Leighton, but he certainly wasn’t afraid.

If General Manager Magnus of the James Family Incorporation’s Elysian Echo branch was present, he would have shown utmost respect. But Leighton was just a secretary to Magnus, and he thought he could handle him.

Moreover, his main assets were in the Charlie family. Even if he lost all his shares in Miller House Corporation and got kicked out by the board, it would only be a minor financial loss. Dante thought so to himself.

"Chairman Joe, my questioning is, of course, for the company's development. I'm not opposing you." Dante Charlie said calmly, subtly showing his lack of support for Leighton's decision.

Leighton Joe sneered and then slowly announced: "It's okay to have different opinions. I also want to declare another important matter."

"I've decided that the company's expanding business will focus on investing in developing unique jewelry styles. We need to collect a large number of jewelry design drafts. Currently, Dulcie's self-designed 'King World' has solidified this project. This billion-dollar luxury jewelry project will be fully managed by Dulcie, who just joined the company as the interim design director."

Leighton spoke very seriously: "Additionally, the corporation must also promote the latest foreign gemstone jewelry that will be displayed at the exhibition in half a month. During this period, anyone in the department can research and create new jewelry projects, and there will be competition among each other. Whoever’s work wins first place at this exhibition will become the official design director of the company."

"So." Leighton continued, looking at Jena Miller and her husband with a smile that was not quite a smile: "if you are dissatisfied with my decision, you can also use your own skills to contest it."

"A billion-dollar class gemstone jewelry project?"

"Isn't it a waste to hand over such an innovative research project to a newcomer like Dulcie?"

"Shh, she’s now the acting design director of the company…"

Leighton's announcement caused a stir, leaving the management department in disbelief, their faces showing a variety of expressions, whispering among themselves.

They all envied Dulcie for landing such a huge project, but outwardly, no one dared to openly challenge Chairman Joe's decision like Dante did.

"An international gemstone jewelry exhibition?" Jena's face twitched slightly, exchanging a look with Dante.

"Chairman Joe, I have no objections. But the design director you value might not have the capability to handle this." Dante spoke up.

Jena also displayed a very confident demeanor: "Chairman Joe, I will also research this gemstone jewelry project and personally design products to participate in the exhibition. When the international exhibition starts, you will see who is truly the best jewelry designer in the company."

Leighton smiled cryptically, showing no particular reaction, and casually said: "Everyone, please return to your work."

After speaking, he turned and went back to his office.

Dulcie clenched her fists silently, thinking if Chairman Joe had given her such an opportunity, she must grasp it firmly. She absolutely could not lose to Jena in this upcoming gemstone jewelry exhibition.

"Oh, Dulcie, don't think just because Chairman Joe praised you that you can soar to the skies." Jena sneered: "You'll fall hard, daring to expose your mediocre skills in front of everyone, turning yourself into a laughingstock. I will show you what real professionalism is."

"Don't think you can take my place. You're just a temporary design director; the design department of the company is not yours to rule." Jena said coldly, clearly very confident in her own design skills.

How could someone like Dulcie, who has never had any experience in designing gemstone jewelry, compare to her?

"I will definitely not lose to you." Dulcie bit her lip and declared.

"We'll see about that." Jena scoffed.

Dante also sneered: "Don't bother with those two frogs in the well. Look at their poor state. They probably haven't even seen what real gemstones look like, let alone design billion-dollar class gemstone jewelry. Ha ha, don't make us laugh."

Speaking of which, Dante's cold gaze fixed on Theophilus, threateningly saying: "Moreover, Theophilus, you dare ignore my previous words. I will teach you a lesson you'll never forget!"

Theophilus disregarded Dante, turning away to leave with Dulcie.

"Just a nobody who doesn’t know his place!" Dante watched Theophilus's departing figure, his face darkening.

In the corridor, Theophilus, noticing Dulcie’s somewhat melancholic expression, advised her: "Don't overthink, just focus on completing your work."

Dulcie nodded seriously, and they both entered the elevator to descend from the X-Peak skyscraper.