Chapter 6: Foundations of Trust
That night, I sat on my cot, staring at the worn ceiling above me.
The Hudson Bridge Project wasn't just another job—it was an opportunity. If I played my cards right, I wouldn't just rank up; I'd cement myself as someone who mattered.
I activated Strategist (Lv. 2).
Immediately, my thoughts sharpened, sorting through the variables like a well-oiled machine. The biggest obstacle wasn't the work itself—it was Nathan.
He had authority. Him being A-rank made sure of that. Workers listened to him because they had to. But that was also his weakness—he relied on command, not trust.
I had something stronger.
Team Coordination (Lv. 6).
I could read people, adjust to them, and get them working better than before. If I spent this week building that trust, then by the time the project started, I wouldn't need to give orders. People would just follow.
The plan was simple.
I wouldn't challenge Nathan head-on. That would just turn people against me. Instead, I'd be everywhere. Helping. Supporting. Guiding.
By the time he realized what was happening, it would already be too late.