Give Credit Where Credit Is Due


    As’s response baffled everyone. Was he declining the offer from Tanum Corporation, or was he


    going against my suggestion?


    Harmony was dissatisfied at first, but her expression began to brighten. She seemed to think that As


    was rejecting me on her behalf.


    Then, As turned to Ivanna.


    “Ms. Ivanna, please provide Austier Agency with a detailed report. This whole ordeal has disrupted ATL


    Empire’s operations for almost seven hours. I want to issue a warning to all of you. The manager will


    not participate in ATL Empire’s endorsement services again.


    Harmony exchanged a quick nce with Eloise, whose face turned white. It seemed she had some


    inkling of what was going on. Harmony then nced at As, trying to discern his intentions.


    “Ms. Hana, starting today, ATL Empire will request Tanum Corporation to designate you as ATL


    Empire’s


    soft furnishing designer.”


    My expression froze. I looked at As, my mind filled with confusion. Could it be that he meant….


    As continued, “Steven, you’re now Deputy Director of ATL Empire’s Project Department. You’ll


    review


    design drafts, and your sry will reflect your new position. I am setting an example for all ATL Empire


    employees–be honest in addressing misconduct, like Steven.


    “Mr. Lucas, you are relieved of your duties. Please consider your failure to uphold your principles in


    critical situations. How can I trust you to manage my project team?”


    Lucas paled. There was no room for exnation, and he admitted that he had been indecisive in


    handling


    this matter.


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    After all, he was biased toward Harmony, who was currently by As’s side. His sense of justice had


    deviated.


    All of ATL Empire’s executives looked at As with fear this time. As he looked over his staff, his face


    tumed darker.


    Then he looked at the photographer and said, “As of today, this photographer is hired as ATL Empire’s


    dedicated photographer. We can discuss the terms. You can have your own assistant as well.”


    Then he paused, looking at Harmony beside him. His tone turned even colder.


    “After this term of endorsement, Miss Harmony’s contract will not be renewed.”


    As-


    Just as she was about to speak, As raised his hand to stop her. Even Ivanna looked a bit surprised.


    “Of course, from thepany’s perspective, Austier Agency suffered a considerable loss this time.


    Everyone, including me, did not expect this oue.”


    Then As paused and turned to me.


    “ATL Empire will now officially partner with Tanum Corporation as our interior decorator. Regarding


    project development publicity, Tanum Corporation will be prominently featured as ATL Empire’s long–


    term


    partner.”


    Harmony’s face turned a sickly shade, while Eloise was utterly speechless.


    I


    turned to Harmony.


    “Do you know why I made this decision?” As who was about to reach out and grab


    his arm.


    “I never y favorites. No one can overrule me on ATL Empire’s territory and give orders. Only those I


    designate have privileges here. The rest will be treated equally by me.”


    He looked around and said, “I spent an afternoon watching your antics to test my team and partners


    problem–solving skills. So, I will administer clear punishments as a deterrent.”


    I now understood what As said earlier. He meant there was no need to wait but to give an immediatel


    answer. I couldn’t help but admire As’s decisiveness and upromising nature.


    He then turned to me. “Thank you, Ms. Chloe, for your strong support. The proposal for the uing


    promotional video will proceed as originally nned. You’ve worked hard! Let’s conclude the meeting


    here!*


    With that, he stood up and walked out.