Dickson waved his hands repeatedly: “You can’t say that; both you and Mrs. Tonia have opportunities.”
“And Panika, you’re young and talented; you might have an even greater chance!” Dickson politely flattered her.
“Dickson, don’t joke with me.”
“I can’t even dare to think about it,” Panika quickly shook her head and then whispered, “What exactly is Lara’s background? Do you know, Dickson?”
“I’m not sure, but she clearly has a powerful backing!”
“Someone we can’t afford to offend~!” Dickson sighed softly.
Panika took a sip of coffee: “With such a strong background and working so hard, it’s really rare!”
“She probably wants to gain her family’s recognition through her own efforts, but then she ran into that audacious Ivan; it’s really her own fault!”
In fact, Dickson usually flattered Ivan, but now it was different; when the wall falls, everyone pushes!
“Dickson, Mrs. Tonia has been called away by the chief editor and Manager Jett.”
At that moment, a reporter from Dickson’s group rushed into the tea room, looking flustered.
“Tonia has been called away??”
Dickson raised his eyebrows, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
Panika also showed a look of astonishment; being called in for a talk at this time likely meant she was going to be Ivan’s successor.
“Could it be that Mrs. Tonia is taking over Ivan’s position?” Panika blurted out.
“If it really is her, then it must be due to her connection with Lara.”
Dickson frowned in frustration; he should have thought of this earlier. Since Lara had such great influence, it was very likely that Tonia, who had a good relationship with her, would be promoted.
In the meeting room.
Tonia’s mood was complex and anxious.
After working hard for over a decade, she had only managed to become a group leader, yet now, due to Lara, she was about to be promoted.
It was truly surreal!
So sometimes, it really is true that choice is greater than effort!
She had chosen this diligent young girl over Ivan and Lara, not listening to Ivan’s advice to work on Lara and engage in some kind of contribution.
Otherwise, she would likely have been optimized by now!
“Director Tonia, I’ve seen your efforts over the years. Our newspaper really needs middle-level leaders like you. Do well in your new position; the reporter department will be entrusted to you from now on!”
Barrett, nearing fifty, calling Tonia “Director Tonia” was not inappropriate.
“Yes, I will not disappoint the trust of the chief editor and the group!”
Tonia quickly expressed her determination.
“Director Tonia, let’s sign the contract.”
“I still have to report back to the group headquarters!”
Jett was not as polite with Tonia, speaking in a businesslike tone.
“Okay, let’s sign it!” Tonia nodded with a beaming smile.
In the past, contract renewals were done at the group headquarters, but today she enjoyed a special treatment.
Tonia wasn’t as meticulous as Lara; after glancing at the level and salary section, she signed her name on the contract.
After completing the task, Jett immediately returned to the group headquarters to report the situation to Brody.
Brody was very satisfied with the efficiency of this personnel manager and praised him a couple of times before heading to the president’s office again.
“Mr. Jacob, I’ve handled everything you instructed.”
“Additionally, I looked into Miss Lara’s work situation. According to feedback from her colleagues, Miss Lara has strong business capabilities and works very hard.”
“It would be a pity for such talent to be a grassroots reporter. The group is about to establish a new media operation center, and the director position is still vacant, so I will transfer Miss Lara there.”
Brody briefly reported on the arrangements for Lara.
“Mm, Vice President Brody is thoughtful,” Jacob nodded.
This arrangement by Vice President Brody aligned perfectly with his future plans for Lara.
Jacob, the president, was destined not to stay in this position for long, as according to the script of the game, his future assets would reach trillions.
The Coastville Newspaper Group was too small; it was merely a practice ground for him at this stage.
When he steps down, someone will have to take over, so Jacob planned to cultivate Lara as his successor, eventually handing over the Coastville Newspaper Group to her.
Brody’s arrangement just happened to push Lara onto the “career path.”
That was quite good.
Of course, this was just Jacob’s unilateral idea; it also depended on Lara’s personal wishes. If she didn’t want to follow the route of a beautiful president, then it would have to be discussed further.
In any case, the Coastville Newspaper Group was just a “training ground” in Jacob’s eyes! Yes, everyone come and practice; after all, no one has experience being a president!!
Even if it all went wrong, it would only be a little over a hundred million.
With a rich father backing him, it’s just small change!
At the Coastville Evening News reporter department. Barrett and Tonia arrived at the public office area.
“Everyone, please stop your work for a moment.”
“I have an announcement!”
Barrett clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention, then seriously announced: “From today onwards, the position of the reporter department director will be held by the former leader of the hotline news group, Tonia!”
“Please welcome Director Tonia to say a few words!”
“Let’s give her a round of applause.”
As he finished speaking, Barrett led the applause, and the reporters naturally responded enthusiastically.
After all, this was essentially the inauguration ceremony for Director Tonia.
Even Dickson, who had previously had ambitions for the position of reporter department director, was now smiling and clapping.
There was no choice; from now on, Tonia would be his direct superior, and he had to maintain a good relationship.
Tonia, who was welcoming her moment of glory, was naturally very happy. She passionately delivered a speech for her inauguration.
In the end, she openly thanked Lara and the GetFit Fitness Center.
Jacob arrived just in time for lunch.
The rewards from the progress of the main storyline task had given him a strong boost.
So he needed to pick up the slack on his weight loss task, aiming to quickly bring his weight down to the standards required by the system.
“Hello, Mr. Jacob!”
“Hello, Mr. Jacob!”
As Jacob walked into the fitness center, Lilian and Monica, who had been slacking off behind the bar, both stood up to greet him, their smiles brighter than ever.
Jacob was unaware that, after Lilian’s enthusiastic promotion, the news of him buying Mira a Mercedes-Benz GLC had already spread throughout the fitness center.
People had a new understanding of his financial power! This was a god who could casually give away a car worth over five hundred thousand!
If one could catch the attention of this big shot, the rest of their life would be worry-free.
Considering this, Lilian had put in extra effort with her makeup today, wearing a V-neck sweater, and when she saw Jacob enter, she deliberately pulled her collar down a bit to create a suggestive effect.
However, Lilian’s figure was too ordinary to attract Jacob at all.
“Where’s Layla?” Jacob’s gaze swept over Lilian’s neckline but didn’t linger.
“Mr. Jacob, I’m here!”
