Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Hiding a Secret Agenda
Compared to these people, Cindy and Charlotte Thompson remained calm, quietly sitting in their seats without uttering a word.
No one knew what they were thinking.
But when Justin Battleson mentioned the new wedding necklace for the queen of Ashton, Charlotte showed a hint of interest.
She sat there, a tranquil smile playing at the corners of her mouth, watching the ensuing squabble with amusement.
"You have the audacity to offer up your bandage-like designs for the queen’s necklace."
Those usually in disagreement sneered, escalating to personal attacks, looking down on the abilities of the designers around them.
"And where do you get off acting all superior, your hands are like feet, your sketches barely pass as decent."
The targeted designer, unwilling to back down, rebutted harshly.
Each word was like a knife going straight to the heart.
If not for Justin still sitting there, they might’ve even come to blows due to their tempers.
The group sprouted all sorts of self-recommendations, leaving Justin feeling overwhelmed.
Rubbing his throbbing temples, he felt like his head was about to explode.
Perhaps it was time for some corporate restructuring.
With a simple glance towards Michael Richard, who understood and nodded.
Michael cleared his throat, slamming his hand heavily onto the table: "Silence!"
Upon his command, everyone instantly fell silent, immediately closing their mouths.
Everyone suddenly realized their blunder, forgetting Justin’s presence in their heated arguments.
Just a moment ago, it was all pandemonium, and now the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
In the vast conference room, more than a dozen pair of eyes were fixed intently on Justin, afraid of missing any important information.
"I will reconsider who is in charge of the design and Michael will inform you when the time comes," said Justin nonchalantly.
Upon hearing Michael’s name, everyone’s attention shifted to him.
Michael stiffened, swallowing nervously: Seriously, Mr. Battleson, you can’t just throw me under the bus like that...
Although Justin already had someone in mind, every project within the company must be competed fairly. He did not crush their hopes and deliberately left them guessing.
It was a suitable chance to rectify the company’s lax attitude and get them to pull up their socks.
After the meeting ended, everyone was still reeling from the enormity of the opportunity. They returned to their seats dazed, each harboring their own hidden schemes.
They never thought that they would have the chance to design a wedding necklace for the royal family in their lifetime. It was a dream many designers aspired towards.
The staff members strengthened their determination to win this project, thinking of ways to impress Justin.
With a clear target, the staff’s energy was at an all-time high.
The design drafts that were previously delayed suddenly saw burst of inspiration and were successfully handed in that same day.
The quality of the designs even increased by at least 30% compared to before.
The work efficiency saw a significant increase, as anticipated by Justin. The staff’s enthusiasm for work rose to an unprecedented high.
Seeing everyone working so hard, no one wanted to fall behind. The design department was filled with people, all engrossed in their work.
The office area was filled with the constant tapping of keyboards and scribbling on paper. No one was slacking off or idle chitchatting.
Even using the restroom was kept to a minimum. Not a second was to be wasted.
In her own separate office, Cindy peered out through the gap in the curtains. The sight before her eyes gave her enormous pressure.
Dealing with Charlotte alone was headache-inducing, but Vanguard Jewelry was never short of talent; once those who were lackadaisical became diligent, they may not be worse off than Cindy.