Chapter 98

From the moment Heather entered the conference room, Devon's gaze never left her. Then, he frowned. Someone as radiant as Heather was never meant for everyone's eyes. She should have been hidden. After a moment, Devon finally spoke. "You did very well. I'm satisfied." At that, Heather turned to Fabian and Paul. "What do you guys think?" she asked pointedly. Both men froze. A beat later, they pulled themselves together, plastering on bitter smiles. They hated Heather to the core, yet they had no choice but to praise her. Paul, ever the smooth operator, spoke first. "Not only did we get every contract renewed, but we also brought in new partners. An achievement like this is unprecedented." Fabian was displeased, frustration simmering beneath the surface. Still, he forced himself to say, "That's true. You did quite well." The rest of the shareholders raised no objections and quickly joined in with praise. In fact, it was far more than "quite well". Under pressure from interna