Recognition

"I'm sure you'll like the title of the book." His voice was filled with assurance.

"I'm going to name it '99 Ways to Tame the Lady Boss.' Does it sound good?"

"It sounds promising. If you include any of my details in the book, you must give me a profit share of the book. After all, I am the inspiration for you to write this book." Angelina didn't waste any opportunity to profit.

Andrew will gladly give her a hundred percent profit without asking. He was more than willing to give everything he owns.

After some time, their conversation ended and they hung up the phone. Andrew was still staring at his phone screen and smiling foolishly. When he raised his head, he noticed Grayson giving him an odd look.

"I understand how you're attempting to woo Angelina," Grayson said.

Andrew raised an eyebrow and rested his head on his hand, waiting for his response.

"By making up nonsense." Grayson snorted and looked at him with contempt.

***

Albert was sitting in a high-end restaurant, his gaze fixed on the lady in front of him.

Melissa sipped her coffee slowly and calmly. She was well aware that the other party required her assistance. She desired for him to be more agitated. She didn't have to work as hard to use him against Angelina this way.

Albert was in desperate need of support. As Angelina backed out of the plan he had proposed, many of the investors began to waver.

"I will contribute to your Clinton hotel project. There is only one condition." Melissa continued, looking him in the eyes "I want you to completely destroy Angelina. I hope dealing with a WOMAN isn't too difficult for you."

Melissa had already done research on Albert. She was well aware that he had a huge male ego. It didn't take much to manipulate him as he was so full of himself.

"Deal, dealing with her won't be a problem," Albert stated.

Albert was happy to gain support. He was unaware that he had become a pawn in some other hand. Melissa saw him lost in his own world and gave him a disdainful look.

'Fool'

Angelina was already aware of their meeting. She can easily deduce what kind of plans they had against her. She was lost in thought as she looked out the window.

She has no desire to deal with the Austins, nor does she wish to take harsh measures against Austins. They had a very good business relationship for a long time.

In this dog-eat-dog business world, one of your poor decisions can lead to your demise. Mr. Austin's biggest mistake was expecting his son to be the company's next successor.

There was a knock on the door, and the person entered the office after obtaining permission.

Angelina looked at the young lady in front of her. She had to admit that she was one of her company's most talented employees.

"There could be Austin's downfall," Angelina speculated. After hearing her, the young lady flinches for a brief moment before clamming up. Angelina was watching her every move.

"I'm giving you this chance to deal with Albert." Seeing her perplexed expression, she continued, "Your job is simply to make my upcoming project bigger and more successful than Albert Austin."

For a brief moment, the young woman was stunned, and her eyes welled up. This knot had become a shackle in her life that she had been trying to break for a long time.

This knot had become a shackle in her life that she had been trying to break for a long time. "You don't have to appear grateful. Because of your talent, I am providing you with this opportunity. Emily, this is your chance to untie the knot in your heart by proving to your father what he had actually lost by choosing Elbert over you," she said after a brief pause.

Emily was Austin's eldest daughter. She didn't get the chance to inherit Austin's business because she was a woman, which was one of her disadvantages. She realizes, despite her best efforts, that her family will not value her talent.

Emily once noticed her father admiring Angelina's talent in the business. She hoped that by joining Angelina's company, she would be able to gain her father's approval for her talent.

But that day never came, and she gave up all her hope completely. Angelina had given her the opportunity today to completely untie the knot in her heart and let go of her past.

"I will make this project a huge success. I guarantee that this project will help you earn a little extra money," Emily said with a sly grin.

"I wish every employee thought like you when it comes to assisting their boss in earning more money. Half of my burden will then be lifted by having such compatible employees." Angelina said with a smile.

"Thank you very much. Angelina." She was truly grateful. She joined this company to gain recognition of her father, but she had no idea that she would discover her own identity in the process.

There weren't many people who could address Angelina by her name in private. Melissa was one of those people, demonstrating that she was one of her company's aces.

Angelina had prepared a trap for Albert. She hadn't decided what to do about Melissa. It's not like she had any animosity or familial love for her. She knew dealing with her was like going for a walk in the park.

She took a breath deeply and dialed a number.

"Hello?" On the other end of the line, a man's voice could be heard.

"Look after your niece. Otherwise, don't blame me for destroying your company and her." She hung up the phone after saying that.

This phone call really lowered her mood to rock bottom. She did not want to confront anyone from her past. She didn't want to take revenge. The reason was simple: vengeance would reveal many mysteries of her life. She had no desire or reason to know anything about herself or her past.

"Let me live my life the way I want to. Please stop bothering me." Angelina muttered to herself. She was simply trying to get rid of the annoying thoughts that keep popping into her head.

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Do you guys engage in self-talk when you're frustrated?