The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1626

Joshua nodded slightly. "Over the past year, you've shown great ability at The Williams Group, and your work has progressed smoothly. It's precisely because of that success that you've gained such a high approval rating in such a short time."

In just one year, Stella had established a firm foothold in The Williams Group and was now on par with Jonathan, the future heir. It was a near-miraculous achievement by any standard.

Joshua continued, "But the higher you climb, the harder you fall, and it can be very difficult to get back up. They let you grow partly for this reason. Everything has two sides. Your rise was so rapid that you gained a lot of support, but at the same time, your foundation is unstable, and you've accumulated a number of hidden risks.

"They have high expectations for you now, which means they won't tolerate any mistakes. People have a tendency to let one failure overshadow ten successes. In an ordinary company, a few mistakes might be forgiven. But The Williams Group is different. You have enemies within.

"The Williams family won't pass up a chance like that. They'll jump all over it and blow it way out of proportion."

Joshua looked at Stella. "Star, you don't have much margin for error."

Stella was well aware that while she seemed to be thriving at The Williams Group, she was actually walking a tightrope. One misstep, and she would plunge into the abyss.

This was the price of taking shortcuts.

But she had no other choice. With the Williams family against her internally and Sellers and Leonard lurking externally, she didn't have the luxury of slow, steady growth. If she couldn't gain the capital to contend with them in the shortest possible time, she would be ruthlessly crushed before she could even get started.

She could only take the gamble.

He paused, then added, "I've had someone look into it. The upcoming investment projects of these families are precisely where The Williams Group's strengths lie. Pay close attention. If you can cater to their interests, you'll have a huge advantage in the bidding process."

Bidding might seem fair on the surface, but in reality, it often came down to relationships and connections. After the past year, Stella had experienced enough to understand the intricacies involved.

"I understand," Stella said.

This party brought together the top families from abroad, and security at the entrance was extremely strict. No weapons of any kind were allowed inside, making the event very safe.

After making the introductions, Joshua didn't bother Stella further. Instead, he found a spot not too far from her and quietly watched her.