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After the call, Lynn sent over the scripts and endorsement detail Stacey immediately retreated to her study, opened her computer, and began reviewing the files. Setting the scripts aside for now, she first examined the robot endorsement information.
The company was called Hoggard Technologies, which ranked first domestically and among the top ten globally. Despite their renown, the company was unfamiliar to many average consumers because their highâend robots were extraordinarily expensive, with preâorders requiring deposits ranging from millions to billions. Only the worldâs wealthy elite could afford such luxury. Most of the consumption information on the internet related to the products of Hoggard Technologies was about royal consumption in various countries around the world.
By the time Stacey finished her research, her hand was numb from holding the mouse. Her mind reeled at the absurdity of it all. She wondered. âHow could such a prestigious company choose me for their endorsement? They even asked Lynn to ask me a favor. Is this for real?â Stacey felt a pang of selfâdoubt in accepting Hoggard Technologiesâ offer, despite her growing confidence in accepting most endorsements. She went silent for a long while before she logged into her chat app and messaged Lynn: [Lynn, did you send the wrong endorsement info?]
The response from Lynn was almost immediate. She texted: [No, thereâs no mistake.
Stacey asked: [Is it really Hoggard Technologies?]
Lynn replied, âYes.â She then added, âAre you surprised? I was shocked too. I confirmed with my friend multiple times. The request came from the grandma of Hoggard Technologies current CEO. She specifically asked for youâ Stacey was at a loss for words upon hearing the news. âDonât feel pressured, Lynn reassured her. âI believe they have their reasons to have you endorse their product. Weâll just follow the procedure and shoot the commercial. Everything will be fine.â
Staceyâs heart pounded. After a while, she agreed, âOkayâ
After the call, Stacey couldnât resist searching the web for more information about Hoggard Technologies. She scoured the internet but couldnât find any photos of the head of Hoggard Technologies. All she found were names of the Hoggard family members from the company profile.
The current CEO of Hoggard Technologies was named Hayden Hoggard. Haydenâs father was named Jack Hoggard, while his motherâs name was Audrey Wright. The founder of Hoggard Technologies was named Albert Hoggard, and he was Haydenâs grandpa. As for Albertâs wife, her name was Sharon Wood. Stacey thought, This Mrs. Hoggard must be the person Lynn mentioned. She must be Hoggard Technologiesâ current CEOâs grandma, the person who specifically asked me to endorse Hoggard Technologiesâ product.
Despite the simplicity of the information, it took Stacey most of the day to gather it all. When Lynn finally sent over the endorsement contract for Hoggard Technologies, Stacey read it carefully and found no issues. She forwarded it to Adrian for review, and his response left her stunned. Soon after, her parents were in the loop as well. Debra called almost immediately, demanding details. Dazed, Stacey explained everything to Debra. From their discussion, she finally understood the connection between their families, and why Hoggard Technologies asked her to endorse their product.
It turned out that the Carter family and the Hoggard family used to be friends. Staceyâs grandma, Gemma Walsh, was a good friend of Sharon, the wife of the founder of Hoggard Technologies. When Stacey was born 23 years ago, Sharonâs grandson, Hayden, just turned two that year. Sharon often brought Hayden over to play. Besides, she was delighted in holding and playing with baby Stacey. According to Debra, Sharon even joked about Stacey becoming the future granddaughter-inâlaw of the Hoggard family.
Tragedy struck when Stacey went missing at age three. Despite exhaustive searches, she wasnât found. The Carter family was heartbroken from the incident, and Sharon mourned alongside them. After Staceyâs grandma passed away nine years ago, Sharon stopped visiting the family as often. Eventually, the two families drifted apart. There were few interactions among the younger generation of the Hoggard family and the Carter family, as the two had different business philosophies Consequently, the Carter family did not invite the Hoggard family to Staceyâs homecoming celebration
Little did anyone know that Sharon would specifically request Becky for Hoggard Technologies endorsement. The Carter family was well aware of Staceyâs worth. They believed she was good enough to endorse most brands, but Hoggard
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Technologies was in a league of its own. Hence, Sharonâs request for Becky to shoot the endorsement for Hoggard Technologiesâ product was clearly an act of favor and support.
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âDid Lynn mention when the advertisement shoot will take place? Debra asked, her voice tinged with nervous excitement. âIâll come back right away so we can prepare some gifts and visit the Hoggard family.â
Stacey hurriedly replied, âTll ask.â After saying that, Stacey hung up the phone and called Lynn. The phone was quickly picked up. However, Lynn said she didnât know the exact shooting date either. She had to wait for the contract to be finalized and then discuss the details slowly. After Stacey found out, she hung up the phone and called Debra back to relay the information.
Debra sighed in relief after she found out Stacey wasnât going to film for the endorsement right away, and then she hurriedly said. âBecky, wait for me at home. Thereâs nothing much to do at Bryceâs place anymore, so Iâll return tomorrow.â
âOkay, I will,â Stacey agreed.
Beside Stacey, Patrick reminded Debra through the phone, âBe careful on your way. Donât be in a hurry, and take care of yourself.â Upon hearing Patrickâs voice. Debra sounded slightly impatient as she assured him she would before hanging up. After the call, Staceyâs heart was still racing. The realization that her family had such a connection with the prestigious Hoggard family was astonishing. Moreover, the thought that Sharon had once held her as a child was surreal. Beside Stacey. Patrick seemed deep in thought as he looked at her. The fact that the Hoggard family had reached out to Becky was as surprising to him as it was to her. However, knowing the Hoggard familyâs status, he was confident they wouldnât mistreat her. A smile tugged at his lips as he pondered this unexpected twist of fate. Perhaps, after more than 20 years of hardship, Becky was finally reaching a turning point where luck and happiness would follow her. âRelax, donât overthink it. Let things happen naturally,â he advised gently.
âOkay, I will,â Stacey replied, her heart feeling lighter.
That evening, Adrian came home. As for Bryce and Charlie, they called to video chat, their faces lit with concern and curiosity. They wanted to confirm the news and ensure Stacey was handling it well. Stacey laughed and chatted with her brothers for a long time, their warm concern filling Her with a sense of comfort and support. It wasnât until late into the night that the video call finally ended, leaving her with a sense of excitement and anticipation for what was to come
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