Chapter 215 - Choices That Haunt

  She clicked to the next slide, showing a collage of her fashion designs alongside market trend predictions. "By immersing myself in the fashion industry, I'm gaining real-time insights into consumer behavior. These insights have already helped us predict three major market shifts before our competitors." A murmur of surprise rippled through the room. Melissa, who had also questioned Deonna's commitment, raised her hand. "But how do you balance this with your CSO duties?" Deonna smiled. "Great question, Melissa. I've actually become more efficient in my role here because of my outside work. It's forced me to streamline my processes and delegate more effectively." She gestured to the team. "Which is why I've been pushing for more autonomy in your roles. I trust you all to handle your responsibilities without constant oversight. This allows me to focus on high-level strategy while still pursuing projects that ultimately benefit the company." The tension in the room began to dissipa