SWNOVELS Chapter 2195
Rose's smile was still plastered across her face, a sign of her recent triumph.
She headed straight back to her desk and began to hammer away at her keyboard with a fervor that was uncharacteristic of her usual self.
The colleagues in the cubicles nearby exchanged glances, all thinking the same thing - Rose had undergone a transformation. The prickly edges that once defined her seemed to have softened overnight. Rose worked late into the night, and when she finally cracked the problem, she posted the solution in the group chat for all to see.
She had indeed pulled it off. Sure, there were minor imperfections, but they paled in comparison to the issues that had been there before. They were negligible.
Because of this, Rose's reputation within the company began to shift.d2
The next day, on the last working day before the New Year, a relaxed atmosphere hung over Bane Corporation.
Rosalynn hadn't organized the usual tedious New Year's Eve party. Instead, she opted for a more direct approach, handing out bonus envelopes of varying sizes based on employee rank, encouraging everyone to go out and celebrate the New Year on their own terms.
She gave Rose an especially hefty bonus envelope.
After clocking out, Rose approached her, asking, "Ms. Tesdal, this bonus-it's extremely generous!"
"You solved a major headache for me. Consider it a bonus. It's well-deserved, not a penny more," Rosalynn said as she slipped on her coat. "Got any plans for New Year's Eve? Maybe hang out with some colleagues?"
Rose's expression dimmed slightly, and she awkwardly shook her head. "Well, I was a bit of a hot mess when I first arrived, so I'm not exactly Ms. Popular. Nobody really wants to hang out with me." "Things take time," Rosalynn said, grabbing her briefcase. "Since you don't have plans, why not join me at my place?"
Rose was visibly taken aback.
"Your place?" she asked, as if the idea had never crossed her mind.
"Yeah," Rosalynn nodded. "I'm not forcing you. If you don't want to, that's fine, but I figured spending New Year's Eve alone isn't ideal."
"I'd love to!" Rose said, nodding vigorously.
"Let's go then."
Rose followed Rosalynn to the executive elevator and they descended together, Rose's face beaming with genuine happiness. "About that new project team I mentioned yesterday, Mr. Sean will discuss it with you after the holiday," Rosalynn said casually. "Ms. Tesdal, I won't let you down. I promise to give it my all!" Rose assured her immediately.
Rosalynn looked at her, her gaze unreadable.
"Rose, you're progressing quickly. I have no doubt you'll go far," Rosalynn said earnestly. "Someday, many will look up to you." Upon hearing it, Rose's eyes flickered with emotion.
"Me? I can't do that," she said, looking down.
"As long as you stay the course, you can make it," Rosalynn said, just as the elevator doors opened. She stepped out with confidence, one hand in her coat pocket and the other holding her briefcase, no longer focusing on Rose as she strode towards her car.
Rose wasn't as quick to follow. She lingered, her gaze fixed on Rosalynn's retreating figure before she hurried to catch up.
Sitting in the passenger seat of Rosalynn's car, Rose felt her heart beat wildly as they passed by the iconic sign of Moonlit Lake.
In the back seat, Rosalynn's phone rang.
As the car pulled out of the garage, she answered the call and Rose overheard Rosalynn's voice, bubbling with excitement, "Penn, are you sure? That's fantastic news! Even if the side effects are less severe after the injection, Wayne will be able to return home quickly!"