Chapter 70

Serena returned to her office and pushed all distractions aside before refocusing on work. 30 minutes slipped by in an instant. She flipped open a project proposal, but the door swung open before she could read past the first line. Natalie stepped in. "Mr. Jansen wants you in the conference room to discuss the partnership with Foster Group. They've made it clear that if you don't show up, the deal is off. "Mr. Jansen and Ms. Sarah also said that if you refuse, the loss will be on you. The company will issue a public reprimand." The first part was a straightforward message about work. The second was undeniably a veiled threat from Howard and Sarah. Avoiding Zach was a personal preference, but a public reprimand from the company would shake her position to the core. Between avoiding Zach and facing public disciplinary action, the choice was obvious. Without hesitation, Serena stood up and gestured to Natalie. "Print the relevant documents for me." "They've already been prepared."