Chapter 246
Chapter 246
A few minutes later, the group returned to the conference room.
The staff handed out documents to everyone.
“Alright, everyone, today’s impromptu meeting is to address the earlier issue regarding construction costs. The matter has been
resolved p>
Everyone’s eyes lit up as they received the documents.
Clifton nodded seriously. “The new design looks good p>
One official also nodded. “Indeed, Alice’s idea is innovative, and the design has been implemented p>
Everyone looked at Alice. Was it her idea?
She had this kind of talent?
Celestia looked at Alice with a somewhat strange smile. “Ms. Baker, you’re impressive. I didn’t know you had this expertise p>
The official on the stage also said, “It’s quite unexpected.
He turned to Dwayne. “With such talent at Luminary Holdings Ltd, this project is bound to succeed p>
With those words, everyone in the conference room understood that the shares for Luminary Holdings Ltd were going to increase.
Dwayne was momentarily stunned, then his eyes filled with joy.
He had been here for days without getting a chance to speak with the official, and now, there was a pleasant surprise!
Michael looked at Alice. In that case, Ms. Baker, could you introduce the new design to us p>
He clapped lightly, and the others followed suit.
Alice glanced at him, then straightened her clothes and walked up to the stage.
She had been sitting in the far corner of the conference room and now had to walk across the long table to the front.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on her profile.
At that moment, Michael felt a bit dazed.
Her face overlapped with the one from her high school.
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Michael lowered his eyes, no longer looking at her.
She wasn’t the same girl from high school, and he wasn’t the same person he was back then.
After the meeting, Dwayne was invited to the official’s office.
Alice waited for him in the lobby on the first floor.
Half an hour later, Dwayne came down with a smile on his face.
Seeing his expression, Alice knew things had worked out.
Once in the car, Dwayne let out a long breath.
“Our shares have reached 15%! The same as the Savage Group!” Dwayne smiled heartily, “Alice, you’re the hero. You deserve a raise.
Alice chuckled, “You recognize my abilities now p>
“I’ve never doubted your abilities.” Dwayne looked at her seriously. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t have hired you p>
Alice nodded. “Mr. Larson, as I’ve said before, I do have the ability. Instead of treating me as a gift to be given away, why not let me maximize my potential at work p>
Alice wasn’t sure whether Dwayne had drugged her wine, but she felt it necessary to remind Dwayne.
Dwayne raised an eyebrow slightly. “You’re my most capable assistant. Why would I give you away p>
Alice didn’t dwell on it and changed the subject directly, “Mr. Larson, this project guarantees the company’s profits for at least the next three years. Since you acknowledge that I’m the hero, may I make a small request p>
“Go ahead, as long as it’s within my power, I’ll agree to it!” Dwayne was in a good mood and spoke generously.
But when he heard Alice’s request, his smile vanished. “I want 3% of Luminary Holdings Ltd’s shares,” Alice said.
Dwayne frowned but didn’t respond.
Alice continued to smile. “Most companies give original shares to employees and you should know that. I don’t think 3% is too
much for my abilities p>
She adjusted her hair. “With shares, I won’t leave for another company. Binding me closely to the company will allow me to maximize my potential. Don’t you think so p>
Dwayne looked at her quietly for a moment, then finally smiled and shook his head. “Alice, I underestimated you. But you can’t work for another company; No one else would dare hire you p>
But your company will thrive with me, right?” Alice still smiled.
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Alice knew her greatest advantage was her years of work experience and network connections.
Businesspeople valued profit the most. As long as Alice made Dwayne profitable, she would naturally be the most valuable.
When their car returned to the hotel entrance, Dwayne finally nodded at Alice. ‘You’ll get 3% of the shares p>
He opened the car door and got out first.
Alice quickly followed. “Mr. Larson, rest assured, I’ll work even harder in the future p>
“You are supposed to. After all, 3% of our company’s future earnings will be in your pocket.” Dwayne snorted.
Alice suddenly laughed, feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders.
Dwayne was a man of his word. She had won this time.
Without value, she could be fired at any time.
But with shares, it was different. Even Michael couldn’t let Dwayne fire a shareholder easily.
As long as she didn’t sell her shares, she was bound to Luminary Holdings Ltd and no longer had to worry about losing her job.
Alice closed her eyes briefly. From now on, every penny Luminary Holdings Ltd earned would include her share.
She no longer had to worry about her mother’s surgery costs.
Thinking of this, she opened her eyes again, feeling much lighter.
Alice eagerly contacted Lucy to help draft the share transfer contract.
Hearing that Alice was getting company shares, Lucy was slightly surprised, ‘You got shares so quickly? Congratulations p>
I’ll treat you to dinner when I get back.” Alice’s tone was filled with excitement.
It was already dinner time, and she finally thought of heading to the restaurant.
Suddenly, she clearly heard a low chuckle, and she stopped in her tracks.
She instinctively looked at a corner, where a tall figure seemed to be hidden in the shadows, making it hard to see clearly.
A breeze blew, and Alice seemed to catch a familiar scent.
It was a mix of mint and sandalwood.
Her eyes widened. The person who had protected her during that dance on the island had this scent.
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She instinctively walked towards the figure, her heart pounding. Could it be him?
But just as she took a step, she stopped.
The next second, Alice turned and walked away quickly.
He had his chance to show up in front of her, but he never did.
Since that was the case, there was no need for her to see him.
Alice quickly returned to the restaurant, where a romantic violin piece suddenly played.
Hearing the familiar serenade, Alice quickened her pace.
She remembered in high school, passing by the music room and hearing someone playing the violin.
She was captivated by the music.
But before she could approach and see who was playing, Zaid had pulled her away.
This time, she carefully walked to the front of the crowd and saw Michael.
She was stunned. Michael could play the violin?
In her moment of surprise, Michael looked at her.
Alice instinctively turned to leave, but Michael called out to her, “Alice p>
Without thinking, Alice turned back, and Michael grabbed her arm.
“Let’s talk about the project p>
Michael’s words left her with no reason to refuse.
Everyone’s eyes were on them.
Alice didn’t want to cause a scene, so she asked calmly, “Mr. Johnson, what’s the matter p>
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