Chapter 18: Two Queens - One Throne
Charles and Henry took action immediately, wasting no time for anybody.
Charles's assistant guided her through the top eight floors of the Laurent headquarters, reintroducing her to key personnel as the new manager of the Modernization and Innovation Taskforce.
The murmurs of curiosity and surprise did not go unnoticed. When some found her to be a nepo kid who got a position due to her blood, some were surprised to hear she was taking the new team responsibility.
Though she was taking the job to stop Damien, she was determined to bring justice to the position. She wisely ignored the judgmental gazes.
At last, they reached the office assigned to the Modernisation and Innovation taskforce.
Aveline took in the space, pale, undecorated, and lifeless. The two-story section had yet to find its identity, and from the way the five team members immediately stood upon her arrival, she could already tell the news of her appointment had reached them.
"I will take it from here forward," Aveline whispered to Charles' assistant, who hesitated briefly but ultimately followed her instruction and left.
As Aveline stepped further inside, her heels clicked against the hardwood floor, filling the silent space with quiet authority. She reached for a portable whiteboard, dragging it along with her as she stopped in front of the team, which was a mix of young blood and experienced minds.
"Manager Laurent."
One by one, they greeted her, their voices carrying a mixture of awe for her looks, hesitation because of her family name, and uncertainty because of her unknown capabilities.
Aveline nodded at them as she placed her bag on the nearest desk. Her eyes scanned them with a thoughtful expression. "We will introduce ourselves shortly, but first, have you all visited the design department?" It was the most important department of the whole Laurents Industries.