Chapter 548
Chapter 548:
Lynn hesitated but finally confessed under Bella’s scrutiny.
“The design department is mostly made up of rookies now. All the experienced designers were driven out by your brother p>
She paused before adding, “A lot of them hold resentment toward him for it, but if you lead the team to win the competition, it would make a statement. They’d see you as their leader and ally p>
Bella stayed silent, her fingers tapping steadily on the table, each sound resonating like a ticking clock in the tense air.
Lynn stood frozen, her chest tight with unease, barely daring to breathe.
She wasn’t entirely sure how much Bella sided with Cayson, and the possibility of her ulterior motives being exposed sent a chill down her spine.
Finally, Bella rose from her seat, a calm smile curving her lips. “Your idea has potential. Find me the best candidate for the job p>
“Understood,” Lynn replied quickly, a wave of relief washing over her as Bella exited the room.
As soon as Bella stepped out, the employees from the design department crowded around her, each eager to capture her attention. “Miss Harris, if you’re competing, I’d love to p>
“Remy, you don’t have the skills for this,” someone interrupted, shoving the man aside. “Miss Harris, I’d be a much better choice p>
Bella observed their eagerness with a sense of satisfaction, her expression composed but her pride swelling.
“If you were so interested, why didn’t you step up earlier when Miss Lancaster asked?” she questioned, her tone sharp.
The room went quiet, a chorus of awkward coughs and stammered excuses filling the silence. “Well… we, uh…” The truth was, they had been too afraid of public failure. Competing on television wasn’t something they took lightly. But with Bella leading, their confidence soared.
As the Harris family’s daughter, Bella was seen as untouchable, and everyone believed the company would ensure her victory—even if it meant using underhanded tactics.
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To them, supporting Bella was the safest option. Bella’s lips curved into a faint smirk. “Don’t bother. I’ve already chosen someone p>
Her words left them stunned. They had been fiercely competing for the opportunity, with arguments breaking out even before Bella made her appearance. No one had expected Bella to bypass all of them.
Bella’s eyes drifted toward an empty desk. It belonged to Yelena. Neither she nor Tessa was anywhere to be seen. She felt no trace of nerves. With top-tier experts backing her, there was no reason to fear Yelena.
Noticing her focus, one of the employees sidled up to her, wearing a flattering smile. “Miss Harris, Yelena and Tessa went to the manufacturing department to check on Ms. Morphew’s customized jewelry. I’ve heard Yelena’s design is impressive, but it’s overly complex, with high production costs. Besides, the company lacks a crucial machine, so production might not even be possible.” Bella was thrilled to hear the news.
Turning to one of the colleagues, she said with a sly smile, “If the situation is that serious, we really should inform Ms. Morphew about it. Am I right, Remy p>
“Ah? Yes, of course! We should let Ms. Morphew know right away,” Remy replied, catching on quickly. Bella’s smile widened, and with a simple wave of her hand, Remy understood what to do.
Picking up the phone, he dialed and began, “Ms. Morphew, I’m with the Harris Group. I wanted to inform you about the current situation with your customized jewelry p>
Frieda, however, was unfazed. Her response was curt. “If there’s truly an issue, I’ll hear it from Yelena herself.” Her tone left no room for negotiation.
Frieda trusted no one from the Harris Group and had chosen Yelena solely because her design had genuinely impressed her.
Remy ended the call, visibly flustered. He turned to Bella, his face tinged with embarrassment.
“Miss Harris, I’m sorry. I don’t think I handled that well p>
Bella dismissed his concerns with a wave of her hand.
“It’s fine. You’ve done enough p>
Remy initially thought Bella was joking, but the seriousness in her expression made him realize otherwise.
Despite feeling nervous, he stepped aside.
Bella pulled out her phone and sent a message to Cayson. “Cayson, something’s wrong. Yelena’s design has a problem. She’s already headed to the manufacturing department p>