NovelEnglishChapter 85 That night, la Publishing was alive with laughter and cheer. What was supposed to be a late-night overtslog had, thanks to Edith, transformed into a company party.
At the karaoke bar, Edith found herself at the center of attention, surrounded by colleagues who had always kept her at arm's length. Now, one after another, they crowded around, raising their glasses to toast her with a sudden warmth she knew wasn't genuine.
Edith saw right through it. If it weren't for her landing the Obsidian deal with that industry heavyweight, none of them would be fawning over her like this.
Even the company owner, along with every manager and executive, had shown up tonight-a clear sign of just how much her achievement mattered.
In all her twenty-something years, Edith had never felt so triumphant. It was as if she'd stepped straight out of the pages of a feel-good and into the starring role herself. Despite the thrill bubbling up inside her, she managed to keep her expression cool and composed.
Just then, the CEO made her way over, glass in hand.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was Edith's first tmeeting the big boss face-to-face, and she couldn't help but tense up, just a little. "Ms. Wendy," she greeted her, voice careful.
"Edith, we owe you everything," Wendy said sincerely, pouring Edith a generous glass of wine. "If you hadn't secured Obsidian, this company might not have survived." la Publishing had been her father's pride and joy. After his death, her uncles and other relatives began circling, eager to wrest control from her and undermining her at every turn.
Lately, the company's finances had been on the edge-but Edith's Obsidian contract had been a lifeline, bringing in desperately needed funds.
"Oh, Ms. Wendy, you're too kind. I was just doing my job," Edith replied, her tone polite.
Wendy shook her head, clearly unconvinced. "Obsidian could have chosen any editor, but they picked you. That speaks volumes about your ability." Edith fell silent. The truth was, she hadn't done anything special-just gotten lucky.
Wendy pressed her lips together, then declared, "The leadership team met earlier. We want you to take over as our editor-in-chief." Edith shot to her feet. "Really?" Wendy laughed at Edith's astonished expression. "Of course! You've always delivered results, and now you've brought in Obsidian. The company has decided to award you a fifty-thousand dollar bonus." "Fifty thousand?" Edith gasped, hardly able to believe her ears. It felt like a dream.
The good news just kept coming.
Seeing that Edith looked positively stunned with happiness, Wendy smiled. "And if Obsidian brings us more manuscripts, you'll get a commission on those, too." Saturday.
The two had arranged to meet downtown at a tea lounge. Citrine finished her breakfast and headed out.
She'd expected their meeting would be in a coffee shop, not somewhere as refined as a tea lounge.
Edith had chosen the most exclusive tea house in Havencrest—a stately old building with dark, elegant decor. As Citrine stepped inside, she immediately felt the weight of tradition in the air.
Before entering, she called Edith to let her know she'd arrived.
"Where are you?" Edith stepped out from the lounge, scanning the entrance but not seeing anyone who matched Citrine's description.
The only person in the courtyard was a teenage girl.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMaybe she hasn't cin yet? Edith stepped outside, glanced around, but still didn't spot her.
She was about to dial Citrine's number again when she noticed the young girl walking toward her. Edith froze, phone in hand. The girl was stunning-more beautiful than any celebrity Edith had ever seen. For a moment, she just stared, caught completely off guard.
It wasn't until the girl's clear, melodic voice broke the silence that Edith spapped out of it. "Are you looking for me?" Citrine asked.
With only the two of them there, it was clear Edith was the person she'd cto meet.
Edith eyed her with a hint of doubt. "And you are...?"
Instead of answering, Citrine simply held up her phone, showing their! eir chat op the screen. "You're Edith, right?"
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