CHAPTER 5

Everyone in the conference hall took out their phone and checked the news. It was as said by their boss and not only this project, he was accused of even his previous projects being stolen from unknown assistant directors and those who invested in his other projects were faced with heavy loss.

"Are you satisfied with my decision now. Just because I'm young and look casual doesn't mean I lack judgement. It would be better if you know your place. I'm letting it go only because you have the guts to speak to my face and not behind my back. Think of this time as your luck and do your job. Don't teach me how to do business if you want to keep your job. Now everyone can go back to your work."

She left the conference hall when everyone else inside the hall was dumbfounded. Even those with a lot of connections didn't know about the issues but their boss who they thought was very young for the post found out about everything even before the news being broadcasted. They finally know what she is capable of and that they shouldn't belittle her only because of her age.

The whole office was talking about how their boss asked the director of the art department to resign for being ignorant and how she said that she is forgiving only for being open and not talking about this behind her back. It is clearly evident from this incident that their boss can even tolerate people challenging her authority but she can never tolerate people talking behind their back.

Some were looking forward to their first company dinner to know how she would treat them and some were afraid of somehow offending her and falling in the bad side of her. Some even thought that she wouldn't even attend the company dinner considering her temper towards the director.

Sharply one hour before the end of regular office time, Hope came out of her cabin and called out to all her employees and personally invited them for the company dinner.

"I would like you all to attend the company dinner today as I want to have a good understanding and communication between all my employees. If anyone has made prior appointment feel free to attend them, don't be burdened as we would be having more chances like this. I don't want to be a reason to broke your promise to your family or a loved one. Thank you all in advance."

She said what she wanted to say and left to her hotel room to freshen up and change her clothes. Even though she said that it's not compulsory to come, of course everyone came either because of fear or curiosity.

The employees started to arrive at the B&N restaurant which was just a few minutes' walk away from their company. When they arrived, they realized that there were only their company staff and not a single outside customer. It was a pretty expensive restaurant and the whole restaurant was booked only for their company staff for the rest of the day.

They never expected the company dinner to be this much lavish and secretly rejoiced for not missing on the opportunity to taste the best food in the city.

When almost everyone has arrived, Hope also came there again with pretty much a casual dress. She was so beautiful in that dress and every men's eye was on her.

"Thank you everyone for coming here on the short notice. It's my pleasure to work with you all. It may be a surprise or a shock for many of you here to see someone as young as me as your president. But I can assure you that I won't disappoint you and you can work just as usual as you would do. If you have any suggestions for the improvement of the company you can submit your proposal despite of your position in the company I would personally go through the proposals and accept if it was good. Now you can all enjoy your dinner."

The company staff were uncomfortable at first but they gradually got used to it and started to enjoy the dinner and a few even made toasts to their boss which she accepted happily.

The dinner almost came to the end and a few started to leave. Hope gestures for Liam to come. "Some of the staff were drunk. Get some help from the restaurant security team and make sure they go home safe. I will be leaving now. You stay here and take care of the rest of the event. Once you made all the arrangements, leave to your room. No need to report to me unless there is anything urgent."

She left the restaurant and went to her hotel room to get rest. The company dinner also came to an end.