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Seraphina closed her eyes for a moment. She rubbed her forehead as a wave of confusion washed over her.
This was frustrating!
Was Katie really that oblivious to her own shortcomings?
Thomas noticed her expression and tentatively asked, “Ms. Cross, it’s difficult for the HR too. They didn’t know how to arrange Katie’s position.”
Every employee at Cross Group was a vital asset, not just someone to fill a position.
And Katie, clearly, was a liability.
Seraphina paused, her face unreadable.
“Send her to the project team. Follow the standard procedures: a one–year internship. She is subject to termination at any time if she fails to meet expectations.”
Thomas was taken aback. Katie actually prefers an administrative position, and compared to that, the project team was much more demanding.
Seraphina smirked lightly and said, “Being hired as an exception is already pushing it. If she’s upset, she doesn’t need to stay here.”
In an instant, Thomas understood–her boss meant they could simply ask her to leave.
“Understood, I’ll make the arrangements.”
He walked away.
Seraphina returned to reviewing the proposal. Their investment focus couldn’t be limited to just one area; Sivir had already suggested re–entering the real estate market.
The AI project was gradually stabilizing, so there was little risk of deviation. They could afford to redirect some of their energy elsewhere.
In the afternoon, Sivir and Seraphina finalized their plan to surprise the project team.
Everyone in the department recognized Seraphina, the once–unwelcome figure who had landed there amid whispers. But she had since established herself with her sharp, decisive actions, growing more secure in her position.
Arthis point, no one would dare underestimate her.
The atmosphere was lax; employees lounged at their desks, chatting and joking. While some gathered in the break room to gossip, others engrossed themselves in TV shows.
The environment felt somewhat disjointed.
“Mr. Cross?! Ms. Cross?!”
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Seraphina smiled, taking in their astonished expressions.
“Thank you for your hard work, everyone. May I ask where your supervisor is?”
She scanned the room but couldn’t spot Joseph anywhere.
Suddenly, someone pointed toward the inner office.
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“Joseph is in there.”
Seraphina smiled again, thanked them, and made her way over.
Behind her, Thomas knocked on the door and then pushed it open.
“Who is it? Thomas … Oh, Mr. and Ms. Cross!”
Joseph’s voice rose in disbelief.
“Seraphina? Sivir? What brings you both here?”
Another voice chimed in from the office–it was Katie.
Originally, Joseph’s private office had been filled with just his desk, but now it had an extra desk and computer, where Katie sat.
Seraphina smiled casually and asked, “So, this is where your workstation is?”
“Yes! Joseph has been so kind to me. There are too many people outside, and it’s too noisy. He specifically arranged for me to sit here. Seraphina, it’s my first day at work, and I didn’t expect my colleagues to be so nice.”
Katie’s gaze was fervent as she looked at Joseph, who nodded in satisfaction.
Seraphina and Sivir exchanged glances, their expressions chilly and grim.
“Well, I can make you coffee,” Katie said, sensing the tension and starting to retreat.
“Katie shouldn’t be doing those things. Let someone else handle it,” Joseph said with a smile.
Seraphina scoffed softly, and the mood grew heavy instantly.
Joseph’s smile faded, now replaced by a look of respect directed at the two of them.
“May I ask why you both came in person?”
Sivir stood there, his presence commanding enough to silence the room.
Now it was Seraphina’s turn to take the stage.
“Joseph, your department has always received the highest bonuses, but the costs you incur don’t seem to match, do they?”
Joseph’s face paled. “I
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