Chapter 162

Just as we were talking, the conference room doors opened. Alex and Oliver stepped out together, and I immediately rushed over. "How did it go?" Oliver gave me a serious look. "Serena, how did you come up with this plan?" Seeing his grave expression, I instinctively assumed we had failed. My mood sank. "Ugh, I was just brainstorming. Guess my wild ideas aren't suited for business, after all." "Who told you that?" Oliver suddenly interjected. I was stunned. "We won the bid!" A smile finally broke across his face. "Really?" Patricia and I jumped up in excitement. "Did we get it?" "Calm down for a second," Oliver said, his tone turning serious again. "Yes, we won the bid, but that doesn't mean we can just brush the other issue under the rug. The company will reward the three of you accordingly, not a cent less. But when it comes to accountability, we won't go easy either." Patricia and I exchanged glances. I could see a mix of relief and worry in her eyes. Alex started walking ah