"Shania, are you out of your mind? The project in Serena's hands is one of Jansen Group's long-term clients! They bring in millions every year. If you block this deal now, do you realize we could have a cash flow problem?"
The marketing director, Russell Parker, roared hysterically at Shania.
He wasn't Howard's relative, but he had fought alongside him to reach his current position. His ties with Howard weren't any weaker than Shania's.
Shania's nail polish had smeared onto the back of her hand.
"C-Cash flow problems? Is it really that serious?"
Serena hadn't mentioned that earlier!
She didn't care about the nail polish anymore. She frantically grabbed the documents, flipping through them in a panic.
It had been so long since she had last looked at documents. Now, she couldn't even understand them.
Russell's face turned red with anger.
"Do you even know what state Jansen Group is in right now? Why on earth did they send a useless pretty face like you here? If you piss off this client and we lose their million-dollar deal, you'd better cover it yourself!
"I'm warning you, Shania. Even if you run crying to Howard, it won't change anything. If this project collapses, Howard won't take the fall for you. You'll be the one thrown in jail!"
He knew Howard too well.
If things spiraled out of control, Howard would simply dump all the debt onto Shania and let her take the fall. Even if her personal assets couldn't be seized, the company wouldn't be held accountable.
Shania knew that too.
"I-I just wanted to put Serena in her place! How was I supposed to know she was handling such a major project?"
"This project was personally signed by her and Natalie! If it's not in her hands, then whose? You either go beg the client to come back, or you go turn yourself in to Howard. I can't help you!"
With that, he slammed the door and stormed out.
Shania was terrified. Where was she supposed to find a million dollars?
Her heart ached just thinking about it. With Chris not in the company anymore, there was no one left to cover for her. After running around in circles, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and go to Serena.
"I've got the revised marketing strategy. Hurry up and send it to the client!"
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