Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Am I In The Wrong Place Linsey's eyes flew open, shock etching her face.
Nearby, encircled by a bustling crowd, stood none other than Dustin-the sman who had recently tangled with her in a car accident! What a staggering coincidence! She wrestled with her rising emotions, striving to keep her face impassive.
Subtly, she angled her head to the side, carefully avoiding Dustin's gaze to escape his notice.
The last thing she expected was to see him here.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtObserving how the CR Corporation's executives deferred to him, she had no doubts left-Dustin was the mysterious founder.
Accepting this twisted reality was challenging. She clenched her jaw, her mind replaying their abrasive encounter on the street.
His carefree tone and brash demeanor had skirted the edges of disrespect...
The mysterious founder of CR Corporation had once been her inspiration, the very reason she had aspired to excel in design.
Was it conceivable that her inspiration was as arrogant as Dustin? As Linsey pondered this, a group of executives stepped up to Dustin, their voices tinged with respect. "Mr. Wade, if you would follow us, please." Dustin gave a slight nod and followed the group, oblivious to Linsey, who was tucked away in a shadowy corner. From her vantage point, Linsey watched them disappear into the distance. She let out a soft sigh of relief, her face etched with a mix of emotions that were hard to decipher.
As soon as the group left, the crowd waiting for the interview picked up their conversations again.
"You see that man? That's Dustin Wade, the acting CEO of CR Corporation. The founder's a no-show; it's always Mr. Wade who shows up at these major events." "Mr. Wade is not only strikingly handsome, but his aura is absolutely commanding. Even from afar, his presence is distinctly imposing." "It's fascinating that someone as remarkable as Mr. Wade chooses to work under such a mysterious founder. Whoever they are must be extraordinarily compelling" "I'd give anything to meet the mysterious founder." 0.0% 2016 Chapter 13 Am I In The Wrong Place "Be realistic. I've heard that even top executives at the company have never met the mysterious founder. Only Mr. Wade is privy to the founder's true identity. We're probably never going to know." "That's true. I wonder if I'll even make it into this company." "Just stay optimistic! Give it your best shot." As she overheard this exchange, Linsey's realization dawned on her.
Dustin was just the acting CEO, not the mysterious founder she had wondered about.
What was more, there might be a close connection or a strong rapport between Dustin and the founder.
When she realized this, a wave of relief washed over her.
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Her startled reaction wasn't unwarranted; given the en the unsettling encounter earlier, her opinion of Dustin had soured significantly. She had little patience for men who behaved carelessly.
Luckily, Dustin was not the founder.
This revelation piqued Linsey's curiosity further about the mysterious founder's identity.
Dreaming of joining the company and showcasing her skills, she fantasized about one day meeting the mysterious founder. Linsey's thoughts were abruptly shattered by a scornful voice from across the room.
"Well, well, what have we here? Is CR really open to just anyone for interviews now? Am I in the wrong place? The
presence of certain individual here really brings into question the m integrity of CR Corporation's selection criteria." The voice dripped with venomous sarcasm, causing Linsey to frown at its piercing edge.
She turned to see a woman seated not far off, eyeing her with a look of contempt.