Jane didn't stop cursing at Autumn even when she was being taken away by the security. Although her mood was ruined by Jane's words, her spirits were lifted when she turned around and found Charles by her side. "How did you know?" she asked him.
"Isla called me and told me what happened. I happened to be around the area dealing with some business, so I came here as soon as I got Isla's call." Charles patted her head gently and said, "You shouldn't be so kind to everybody unless you want to be pushed around by people. Do you understand me?"
Although Charles blamed her, he did so in an affectionate tone. Autumn scratched her head and stuck her tongue out to him like a child.
"Why don't we get something to eat?" Charles suggested as he checked the time.
"Wait for a moment. Let me finish the meeting." Autumn felt extremely disappointed that the meeting had to be stopped because of Jane's intrusion.
She felt like she was always burdening Charles with her problems. Whether it was when they were in Japan or now, she realized that she couldn't solve her problems without his help.
Thus, she really wanted to excel at her work to show Charles all the progress she had made by herself.
"I'll wait for you then." Charles sat beside Autumn while the rest of the participants prepared for the meeting. Isla was amazed to see Charles in the meeting room after she returned from escorting Jane out of the company with the help of the security guards.
"You can carry on. I'm just an onlooker." Charles smiled at Isla.
Autumn didn't think it was inappropriate to have Charles attend the meeting as he was the main shareholder of the company; he could stay there everyday if he wanted to.
"I apologize that our meeting was abruptly interrupted just now." Then she continued, "It's wise of us to give up the project of Light House Company but... we have all put so much work and time on it, I won't let our efforts go to waste. I promise to give you your deserved bonuses, in return, I urge you to put your heart and soul into the project of Giant Promise Company from now on. I also hope that you can place your trust on me as well, I won't let you down."
"Manager Ye, are you really going to give us bonuses?" Some of the employees were doubtful of what she said, since the project had failed.
"Yes, I am." Autumn nodded her head and assured them, "I promise I won't let your efforts go unrewarded. Although we lost that contract, I will compensate for your efforts with my own money. Moving on, I hope you can help me get the project of Giant Promise Company."
"Rest assured, we will work hard for it!" The employees who were previously skeptical of Autumn, now felt differently after getting assurances from her.
"Moreover, " Charles began speaking abruptly, "If you can complete the project of Giant Promise Company, I will give everybody several days of paid leave. You can go anywhere you want to and I'll pay all the costs."
Everyone got excited when they heard the good news. Charles tried to encourage the employees to work hard so that Autumn could carry out her plan easily.
"Then I think we should... thank Mr. Lu for his support." Isla called for the rest of the employees to give Charles a round of applause.
Autumn checked the time and said, "It's time for our lunch break. Let's take a break, and then we can continue to discuss about the details of the project in the afternoon."
"Isla." Autumn called Isla after all the other employees had left the room. "Let's have lunch together, " Autumn insisted.
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