Chapter 214

"Ms. Graham, you can't do that. You need to maintain a distance from the employees so they will respect you," Logan said, furrowing his brows and lowering his voice in a reminder.

Angela glanced at him sideways. "Do you think the employees respect you?"

Logan choked on his words, momentarily speechless.

The joy on the employees's faces was genuine. They exchanged glances, all finding it a bit surreal.

Of course, some speculated that this was just a clever tactic from their new boss to make them work even more tirelessly for her all so she could enjoy a comfortable life at the top.

But honestly, who cared? All they wanted was to work happily and earn a living. It was fine by them. If today's first bit of emotional validation came from the upper management, they'd take it.

At that moment, two elevators arrived at their floor.

"Ms. Graham, you should go up first. Everyone is waiting for you," Logan urged again.

But Angela remained unmoved, smiling as she said, "Everyone, please go ahead."

"Thank you, Ms. Graham!"

"You're stunning, Ms. Graham."

"Ms. Graham is amazing!"

Many employees kept their words brief, greeting Angela before quickly stepping into the elevators.

Even as the elevator doors closed, they continued staring at her as if trying to memorize her face.

Once everyone had entered the elevators, Angela and Logan finally took another one up to the top-floor conference hall.

"Ms. Graham, we're late. The meeting might have already started," Logan remarked, looking slightly dejected while discreetly observing Angela's reaction.

Angela, however, looked indifferent and didn't respond.

Sure enough, when they arrived, Andrew Graham, the COO of Graham Group, was already standing at the podium, giving an impassioned speech—as if he were the star of today's event.

Angela stopped outside the conference hall. The executives sitting in the front row all saw her arrive-and so did Andrew. Yet he acted as if he didn't notice her at all and continued his speech.

He spoke about how employees should continuously dedicate themselves to their roles without complaints because the company had provided them with a platform to realize their dreams and given their lives value.

Angela sneered discreetly.

These old fossils had absolutely no shame. She was curious-just how much was the company actually

paying its employees if they weret

expected to dedicate their entire

lives to it? This was nothing short of exploitation.

Angela clapped as she walked in, looking at Andrew with a half-smile. "Mr. Graham, that was an excellent speech. As expected of a veteran employee of Graham Group-having someone like you is truly an honor for the company."

Andrew raised an eyebrow at Angela, not at all bothered about beginning the meeting without waiting for the CEO.

He replied, "I was just doing my duty.

We're all working for the betterment of the company. However, Angela you were late today-by a full 15 minutes. I hope this doesn't happen again. Your position is different now. You need to lead by example. Understood?"

Was this old bastard lecturing her? Did he not even realize what kind of trash he was?

Angela cursed him in her head. There was no doubt Andrew was Bill's cousin— both of them were equally repulsive.

"You're absolutely right, Mr. Graham. But I have a question-who is the head of the operations and logistics department? Please stand."