Chapter 60 You're Slandering Me

News of Madeline's arrival spread through Resonance Jewelry like wildfire, reaching every corner of the company within half an hour. Administrative staff hunched over their desks, working with uncharacteristic caution. The sales team quietly organized client records, and no one dared linger in the break room to chat. They hadn't expected the seemingly gentle, delicate young CEO to be so decisive and to fire the head of HR on the spot. What exactly was her agenda? One thing, however, was certain—anyone parachuted in like this had to have strong backing from the parent company. Amid the tense unease gripping the company, Madeline chose to head to the design department first. "Ms. Harrington, this is the design department," Shea said, pushing open the glass door on the second floor. The moment they stepped inside, the rhythmic tapping of keyboards came to an abrupt halt. Dozens of heads lifted at once, eyes fixed on Madeline. The air grew so tense it felt as if no one dared to brea