New Hope was a company under Ryan’s control.
With its formidable resources and influence, it had the power to put G.S in a difficult position. It established a separate, independent team and granted Samantha full authority over it, while every other department was instructed to provide full support.
It was almost as if...
Samantha had already been placed in the position of the boss’s wife.
"New Hope has made its position clear: if you want to form a team, you’ll have to negotiate with them," Caleb said.
Rose understood immediately.
This was retaliation.
Samantha intended to reclaim every bit of face she had lost at G.S.
With a sneer, Rose said, "Ryan invested a billion dollars in G.S. He doesn’t care whether this project succeeds or fails, nor does he care if the money goes down the drain. All he cares about is making sure Samantha gets her revenge."
Even talent poaching was carried out with such overwhelming devotion.
Caleb looked concerned. "I’m afraid they’re going to make things difficult for you."
"I’ll handle the negotiations myself. This is aimed at me," Rose said decisively. Work was work, and she knew how to separate business from personal matters.
"It’s fine. I’m just going to see where New Hope stands. If we can reach an agreement, great. If not, G.S isn’t exactly lacking in talent."
Rose wasted no time.
Grabbing her bag, she headed straight for New Hope.
The elite specialists she wanted were renowned chip experts, and New Hope was also a leader in that field. Since her surgical robot project would inevitably require advanced chip technology, this trip was unavoidable.
Soon, she arrived at New Hope.
Rose requested a meeting with New Hope’s CEO, William.
She was escorted upstairs.
William was one of Ryan’s trusted executives and a key figure in New Hope’s operations. He was the most appropriate person to discuss the matter with.
The moment she stepped out of the elevator, she found herself facing a bustling crowd.
At the center of it all stood Samantha.
Surrounded by admiration and attention, she wore an elegant smile and carried herself with her chin slightly raised. She appeared approachable on the surface, but beneath it lay unmistakable arrogance.
William was standing among the group as well.
The moment he spotted Rose, he smiled.
"Ms. Bennett, you’re here."
Rose nodded. "Are you busy?"
William waved a hand dismissively.
"Ms. Hill is launching a new project team today, so we’re holding a kickoff meeting."
Rose already knew that.
Samantha’s excitement was practically radiating from her.
Looking at William, Rose asked, "Should we discuss our matter first?"
Just as William was about to agree, Samantha turned toward them.
"It’s about the new experts hired for the project team, isn’t it? Perfect. I’d like to hear what G.S has to say as well."
Her tone was openly condescending.
As though her position ranked above William’s.
William couldn’t help glancing at Rose.
Rose asked calmly, "Is Ms. Hill now fully involved in New Hope’s affairs? Did Ryan transfer New Hope into your name?"
The question was direct.
Almost a rebuke.
The smile disappeared from Samantha’s face.
Ignoring Rose’s question entirely, she said, "I’m now in charge of a major project team. Rose, please correct your title and address me as President Hill. If you can’t even learn basic workplace etiquette, how far do you really expect to go?"
The implication was obvious.
She was drawing a line between their statuses.
A subtle but deliberate insult.
Rose frowned.
Meanwhile, Samantha interpreted Rose’s silence as weakness.


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