Chapter 176

Cindy's compliments were gentle and soft-spoken, and her faint dimples added to her sincerity. But deep down, I knew she wasn't entirely happy. After all, she had likely expected to be in control during this trip to Willowbrook, so it was understandable that she felt a bit resentful that things hadn't gone as she had planned. But in any company, unity among colleagues was essential for harmony. With that in mind, I kept things light and said, "You're being too kind, Ms. Lane. The Willowbrook trip was a success thanks to both Mr. Harold and Ms. Lane's support. Let's raise a glass to them later." I credited them for the sake of harmony, and Caroline caught on. She chimed in, "Now that everyone's here, let's kick off tonight's celebration!" "Oh, by the way," Cindy interrupted Caroline and exchanged a glance with the waiter. She continued softly, "I had specially made a homemade cake for Mr. Fernandez's welcome party today. "Unfortunately, I injured my hand, so the design might