Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 211 Chapter 211 Chapter 211 Lucia stormed into her office, tossed the USB drive onto her desk, and glared at it with fury blazing in her eyes. "What absolute garbage is this?" she snapped . " If you can't do your job properly, pack your things and get the hell out ! " The project deputy manager stood before her desk, head bowed like a scolded child. " Please calm down, Ms. Schulz, "he stammered. Lucia leaned back in her chair, narrowing her eyes as she scrutinized him.

"So you're the new deputy project manager? And you actually approved this proposal? " " Y - yes ... " Shawn replied, sweat beading on his forehead as he trembled visibly. As CEO, Lucia typically delegated proposal reviews to her team - she had better things to do with her time. Peter, the project manager, kept his gaze fixed on the floor. " Ms. Schulz, Shawn just joined us .

He's probably not familiar with your standards yet, so- " " Cut the crap," Lucia interrupted, her voice razor - sharp." Is it that he doesn't know my standards, or that he got this job through connections without having the actual skills? We both know the answer . " Both men felt their hearts plummet simultaneously. "You- " Lucia jabbed a finger at Shawn . " You're fired. Get out of my sight. Now . "" Ms. Schulz, please!" Shawn dropped to his knees. "Just one more chance ! " "GET OUT ! " Lucia shouted. Tears streamed down Shawn's face. " I have elderly parents and young kids at home. I can't lose this job. Please, I swear I'll do better with the proposals. Please don't fire... "Lucia's eyes turned glacial. Without wasting another breath on him, she picked up her desk phone and barked, "Send security to my office. I need someone removed. " Her assistant responded promptly, " Right away, Ms. Schulz. "Shawn remained on his knees, pleading desperately. Ignoring him completely, Lucia turned her cold gaze to Peter. "How many years have you been with our domestic branch ? " Peter broke into a cold sweat. " Four years, " he answered quietly. Chapter 211 " You've always been competent, " Lucia said, her tone shifting as her eyes grew colder. " But you've crossed a line 1 won't tolerate." She hurled a stack of papers into Peter's face.

"Using your position to help your relative get a job? Bringing an incompetent person into my company and promoting him to deputy manager? Congratulations, you've really outdone yourself! Pack your things - you're leaving with him! " After Asher rejected her project proposal, Lucia had personally reviewed it with a fine tooth comb. She'd previously been satisfied with Peter's work, so much so that she'd stopped reviewing his proposals altogether. That trust had been a mistake.

She never imagined Peter would abuse his position to bring in his brother-in-law and promote him to deputy manager. Normally, Lucia wouldn't concern herself with such minor appointments. But this " minor player " had cost her the opportunity to collaborate with Asher Blackwood. Lucia was livid. Peter stood motionless as Shawn's files slid from his face. "Ms. Schulz, this was my oversight. I was swamped with the Cloud Success project and didn't give this one enough attention.

I had no idea you planned to use this proposal to negotiate with Blackwood Group. " " Not knowing justifies lowering standards ? " Lucia's voice dripped with contempt . " Not knowing excuses carelessness? You failed at your core responsibilities AND brought an incompetent person into my company. You have zero grounds to complain about being fired. Get out ! " The man fell silent. His hands clenched into fists, and behind his gold - rimmed glasses, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

A moment later, there was a knock at the door." Cin," Lucia called. Her executive assistant, Traven, entered with two security guards who hauled Shawn to his feet. Traven glanced at Peter questioningly. " I can see myself out, " Peter said coldly. The security guards dragged Shawn toward the door. Schulz, please! " Shawn struggled against their grip. "Just one more chance ! I promise I'll do better ! "Lucia pressed her lips into a thin line, her expression dark with anger as she completely ignored his pleas. Chapter 211 After Shawn was removed, Lucia addressed Traven: "Call a meeting in the conference room in ten minutes. I need to appoint a new project manager and deputy. " " Right away, Ms. Schulz. " Under the new project manager's supervision, the entire team worked overtfor a week and finally produced a proposal that met Lucia's exacting standards.

Lucia took the new proposal to Blackwood Group headquarters to meet with Asher. She'd visited the building several times since returning to the country. Mina, the new receptionist, recognized her immediately and greeted her with practiced warmth. "Good afternoon. Ms. Schulz . " Lucia nodded curtly and headed for the elevator, pressing the button for the 27th floor. The 27th floor was just below the executive suite.

Only Asher's private elevator could access the top floor, so whenever Lucia cto see him, she had to wait in the reception area until he was available. Just after Lucia disappeared into the elevator, Thalia walked through the main entrance of Blackwood Group headquarters. She'd prepared the complaints for the cases Blackwood had entrusted to her law firm, and they needed the legal representative's signature and company seal. Since the office wasn't far, she'd decided to deliver them personally. She recalled that when Asher cto sign the contract at her firm, he'd brought the company's legal representative - someone Thalia hadn't met before. Before coming, she'd called, Asher's assistant, Matt, but he hadn't answered. Probably stuck in a meeting. When she reached the lobby, Mina intercepted her with a practiced smile. " Excuse me, miss. Who are you here to see ?

|| "" Asher Blackwood," Thalia replied simply. Hearing this, Mina gave her a second, more appraising look.

Great, another one of the CEO's m admirers? In her three months at Blackwood Group, she'd turned away countless women trying to see Asher . It had becroutine. Chapter 211 Assuming Thalia was just another hopeful admirer, Mina's smile tightened. "Do you have an appointment?" she asked, her tone noticeably cooler. Thalia shook her head.

"No, but I- "I can call him directly if needed. Before she could finish, Mina cut her off: "Without an appointment, you can't see Mr.

Blackwood ö'm wood. Pleasexcback another time." Thalia didn't get angry. She simply stated calmly, "I know him."" Right. " Mina couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Every day, women cin here claiming they' know' Mr. Blackwood. I've heard that line so many times I could recite it in my sleep. Save yourself the embarrassment and leave.

Our CEO isn't someone you can just drop in on whenever you feel like it. (2) ||