36 Looking for Lolly
In the Heilbronn Group’s CEO office, Nathaniel’s desk was covered with a thick stack of printouts, each containing information about several individuals with the name Samuel.
Nathaniel casually flipped through a few pages, feeling annoyed.
Which one of them is the person she can’t forget? It is a common na particularly noteworthy.
- mp. Thousands of people are called Samuel, and none seemed
Nathaniel instructed, “Send these lists to the marketing department. Have them make calls and single out any suspicious information.”
Zack hurried over to the desk, carrying the hefty pile of printouts.
As Zack was about to leave, Nathaniel added, “Make sure all these calls are completed tonight.”
Zack silently sympathized with his colleagues in the marketing department, knowing they were in for a long night
The Heilbronn Group’s building was brightly lit that a
evening, as everyone was aware of Nathaniel’s foul mood, and no one dared to leave at the end of their shift
The entire office seemed to be suffocating under the
pressure.
Zack delivered the materials to the marketing department and immediately
ely received another order from Nathaniel to gather all department heads in the company’s largest conference room.
The executives sat around the table, anxiously waiting for Nathaniel’s arrival.
To avoid saying anything that might anger their boss, they turned to Zack for information.
“Mr. Clark, can you give us a hint about the meeting? We’d like to be prepared,” one of them asked.
“Indeed, could you please e share some insights with us? Might Mr. Heilbronn be considering staff reductions?”
someone posed this question, there was a sudden fluster among everyone.
When so
“What shall be done, for I am the sole economic pillar in my family.”
“It’s risky to change jobs at this age as we might not be able to get a better one. Actually, I plan to work at the Heilbronn Group for a lifetime.”
The topic of job cuts weighed heavily on everyone’s mind, with each person silently contemplating t
Upon reaching middle age, people
ale would inevitably feel stressed.
their situation
They had financial responsibilities,
The youngest among them, who had worked their way up to a leadership position, was in their thirties. They such as mortgage payments and their children’s education, adding to the pressure.
While others might envy their seemingly stable lives, only they know the weight of their burdens.
At the sight, Zack observed everyone in a state of despair. When Nathaniel arrived later for the meeting and was greeted by a room full of downcast faces, how could his spirits remain buoyant?
If Nathaniel was in a sullen mood, the first to bear the brunt would undoubtedly be Zack
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“Don’t worry, Mr. Heilbronn doesn’t mention layoffs. Perhaps he’s considering a company–wide salary adjustment,” he said, not knowing the true purpose of the meeting
The tension in the conference room eased, and others began to chat quietly.
Nathaniel strode in with elongated strides, noticing a group of individuals circled in the conference room engrossed in discussion, to the extent that many failed even to acknowledge his entrance.
Im stire you’re all familiar with the internationally renowned jewelry designer, Lolly,” he said.
The assembly nodded in unison.
Working at the Heilbronn Group, they had all heard of Lally, a designer Nathaniel had long admired.
“Now, there’s an opportunity for a significant pay raise, but it’s up to you if you can seize it. Whoever can convince Lolly to join the Heilbronn Group will receive a tenfold salary increase.” Nathaniel announced, reventing an email address afterward.
“She’s a local talent,” he added.
ng them.
The group was taken aback. A local talent in the fashion industry? A sense of national pride emerged among
Someone said, “Mr. Heilbronn, let’s send an email first. Once she replies; we can immediately check her IP address. It’s easier to discuss in person if she’s local. Let’s find her first.
Others agreed. “Yes, let’s find her before negotiating. Everyone has their weaknesses, and if we can locate her, half the battle is won.”
Nathaniel agreed and instructed Zack to compose an email. The email read: [Hello, Lally. The Heilbronn Group will be hosting a charity auction next weekend. The attached images show the items up for auction. If you’re interested, please provide us with your address. Well send you an admission ticket.|
After sending the email, several employees from the company’s IT department were immediately called in to monitor for a response and trace the recipient’s IP address.
one Nathaniel couldn’t find.
In the country, there was no one
Aurelia chatted with Amber and Ulysses in a group chat and then checked her email.
Among the unread messages, one stood out.
The sender was the Heilbronn Group,
It was her private account, not publicly disclosed.
Curious, she opened the email but found its contents boring. As she was about to close it, she noticed an attachment and absentmindedly clicked on it, only to be met with something that left her seething.
Nathaniel is planning to use my jewelry for charity while I’m not home Doesn’t he understand the meaning of respect?
Most of the jewelry had been acquired by her through various auctions, and some pieces were gifts from him.
Since they were gifts, they belonged to her, and there was no reason to take them back.
Now, Nathaniel wanted to auction off these items for charity, including the ones her mother had given her as birthday presents.
Aurelia was furious and increasingly convinced that Nathaniel was heartless as he would never consider others feelings.
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used,
She sat on the bed, her legs sed, and cursed for a long time. Finally glad to the mad with a key who has
Aurelia was angry fast still rational
She hadn’t reached the point of revealing her identity for attending the charity ment, the thought a wild be very to get a tran
de
drowy individuals in the rooms immediataty batan
In the Heilbronn Groups meeting room, a group of periple were yawning and waiting.
“She replied. A quiet meeting room erupted with reclamation
The colleagues from the IT department projected the email onto the scupen, and __alert.
But their excitement quickly turned to silence.
They wondered Why there was only one word in the reply
A colleague tried to reassure them, “Don’t worry, one word is enough. We’ll have his IP addr
escape.
Nathaniel leaned back in his chair, squinting and waiting for the results
Everyone held their breath, not daring to disturb
network expert.
After a series of clicks and clacks, the results quickly appeared.
“Mr. Heilbronn, we found it
a
What a pleasing sound. Nathaniel raised an eyebrow, waiting for a detailed explanation.
The others became more attentive, eagerly awaiting the results.
Coincidentally, this person is in Imperick. The IP address is located at the Atlantis Hotel. Its hard to get more specific, but we’ve narrowed it down for now. I’ll figure out a way.”
Nathaniel pondered for a moment and instructed Zack. Get a copy of today’s guest list at the Atlantis Hotel Eliminate the unikaly candidates and list the possible ones.”
Zack immediately made a call to
Nathaniel put on
his coat
arrange it.
and left, with Zack following closely behind.
“Mr. Heilbronn, where are we going?”
The Atlantis Hotel.”
