Chapter 1623

Chapter 1623:

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However, as for Jarrod's stay in hospital, Nicole found little time to pay him a visit. Her days were consumed by the demands of the Lawrence Group, the company she had inherited and was struggling to turn around. However, the task proved more arduous than she had anticipated.

The energy landscape had changed over the years, and the Lawrence Group was struggling to regain its former prominence.

In addition, attracting qualified people to join the Lawrence Group caused it proved a challenge, so Nicole had to juggle numerous responsibilities single-handedly.

From managing reports to organizing meetings and promoting products, Nicole had to wear many hats. The weight of these responsibilities, combined with the fatigue of the first months of pregnancy, left her perpetually exhausted and longing for a break.

In the afternoons, Nicole made time to visit Austin and her mother at the sanatorium, diverting her attention from Jarrod's hospitalization.

Driven by the desire to give her children autonomy and independence, Nicole threw herself into her work, determined to ensure their economic freedom.

Although she recognized Jarrod's genuine concern for his son, she could not ignore his controlling tendencies, fearing their possible impact on his children.

It was imperative for Nicole that her children knew they could always take refuge with her, free from any form of coercion.

At a business dinner, Nicole was accompanied by a young business development director named Davina. Despite her youth, Davina possessed an impressive repertoire of skills, including a high tolerance for alcohol and a deft ability to navigate clients and suppliers with ease and grace.

Nicole admired Davina's resilience and had made it clear from the beginning that they did not support the practice of coercing people into drinking for commercial purposes. If a client overstepped her bounds, Davina had the authority to firmly reject their advances.

Fortunately, Davina's skill in handling such situations exceeded even Nicole's expectations, alleviating any concerns about the evening's development.

Nicole marveled at Davina's ability to handle difficult clients, effectively asserting control and ensuring their satisfaction took a backseat without offending them.

However, Nicole couldn't help but worry about the potential repercussions of Davina's assertiveness, especially with unpleasant clients.

Aware of the risks, Nicole advised Davina to be discreet and discerning when accepting deals, stressing the importance of maintaining integrity and not compromising her principles for every opportunity that arose.

Grateful for Nicole’s guidance, Davina redoubled her efforts, eager to demonstrate her dedication to her employer.

Despite Davina's exemplary performance, Nicole noticed certain inconsistencies that led her to consider firing her.

Nicole found it strange that someone with Davina's level of experience would choose to work for a smaller company like the Lawrence Group.

Upon further investigation, Nicole discovered that Davina had previously worked at the Schultz Group, which shed light on Davina's decision to join the Lawrence Group despite her considerable talent.

The revelation offered clarity, dispelling any doubt about Davina's motivations and highlighting the caliber of talent Nicole had managed to recruit.

Nicole was determined not to rely on Jarrod for help and decided to tackle Davina's potential resignation head on.

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