Chapter 173
Chapter 173 A Surprise
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Lillian’s gaze was cold as she watched the receptionist hurry away with fawning smiles. No matter how large a company grew, there would always be people who looked down on others. But if Skyreach Group was to expand even further, then employee quality had to be the top priority.
The receptionist beamed ingratiatingly as she approached. “Ms. Hans, welcome. Are you here to see Ms. Karina p>
The woman in front gave a proud nod, while her assistant puffed up with arrogance. “Of course. Our Youxi’s time is very precious p>
The receptionist quickly replied, “Right away, right away! I’ll contact Ms. Karina now. Please rest in the lounge for a moment.” She picked up the desk phone, dialing hurriedly.
Hans turned her head, and her eyes landed on Lillian. For a moment she froze. The girl was stunning — in all her years in the entertainment industry, she had never seen beauty like this. For reasons she couldn’t explain, a wave of discomfort swelled in her chest, though she masked it with her usual air of superiority as she strode past.
The receptionist returned and saw Lillian still standing there. Her tone turned sharp with annoyance. “Didn’t I tell you to leave? Why are you still here? I already said Ms. Karina is too busy to see someone like you p>
Hans, seated elegantly in the lounge, overheard. Her confidence swelled. So what if the girl was beautiful? The world was full of pretty faces.
Casting Lillian a condescending glance, she told her assistant, “See that? She thinks beauty is enough to get her anything. But in this world, beauty is the most common commodity. What matters is being grounded. These young girls nowadays, what on earth are they thinking p>
Lillian’s voice rang out, sharp and clear. “I told you I came to see Ms. Karina. As a receptionist, your job is to pass on the message, not to make decisions on behalf of upper management. Tell me, which rule at Skyreach Group allows frontline staff to overstep and replace the judgment of executives p>
The receptionist’s heart sank with sudden dread. Around them, a crowd of employees had already gathered to watch. Flustered, she snapped in anger, “Stop talking nonsense! I’ve seen plenty of girls like you trying to worm your way in to become stars. Ms. Karina isn’t someone you can just demand to meet. So leave at
once p>
But a sharp, commanding voice cut through the tension. “I want to see who dares to throw her out p>
From the elevator emerged a striking figure. Dressed in a tailored suit that radiated confidence, every step exuded the aura of a powerful woman.
The onlookers immediately fell silent, their voices trembling as they greeted, “Ms. Karina p>
Karina herself struggled to contain the surge of emotion rising in her chest. Her eyes locked on the girl before her. It was really Lillian – the boss she had followed for six years. Even with all her self-control, her eyes grew red.
Seeing her reaction, Lillian smiled and stepped forward to embrace her. “Karina, I’m back p>
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Gasps rippled through the crowd. Their iron-willed, notoriously strict leader… was crying? Who exactly was this girl?
The receptionist’s legs nearly gave out beneath her. She had never imagined this stranger could have ties to Ms. Karina – and such close ties at that. Panic flooded her. Everything was ruined. Her classmates and friends had always envied her job at Skyreach, and she herself had been proud to work here. But now, she knew she would never set foot in this building again.
At that moment, the elevator opened again. Two sharply dressed businessmen stepped out, glancing curiously at the commotion. But when their eyes fell on the two women hugging, they froze in shock.
Lillian released Karina, turning to them with a teasing smile. “What’s this? Don’t recognize me anymore, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Karina p>
Ryan and Wayne hurried over, barely containing their excitement. With so many people watching, they avoided the word “chairman.” Instead, Ryan said with mock sternness, “So you finally decided to come back? If you’d stayed away any longer, we might have had to stage a revolt p>
Laughter rippled among them.
Just then, a voice interrupted politely. “Excuse me, sorry to disturb. Hello, Ms. Karina. I’m Hans p>
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