In Bertha Jewelry Company, everyone was still engaged in tense negotiations.
The companies entering the conference room to present their ideas were increasing in number; ahead of Elysian were Heidi Leighton’s The Leighton Group. She stayed inside for quite a while before coming out.
After seeing her emerge, everyone quickly gazed at her face, seemingly trying to deduce from her expression if she had succeeded in gaining Mr. Ji’s favor.
A faint smile played on Heidi Leighton’s lips, clearly indicating the outcome had been favorable.
The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves, their anxiety intensifying.
Soon, it was the turn for Elysian’s candidates.
The first round of selection had already culled quite a few people, and now only five remained. Apart from Nina Sinclair and Rebecca Lowell, the others left were some of the more active and capable individuals within Elysian.
The five of them entered the conference room simultaneously. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovᴇl_Firᴇ.ɴet
Mr. Ji was seated centrally, appearing to be in his fifties or sixties, with some gray at the temples, having a very healthy, ruddy complexion, and an easygoing demeanor.
He glanced at each of the five Elysian employees in turn, finally resting his gaze on Nina Sinclair, as if recognizing her immediately.
Mr. Ji lightly curved his lips into a slight smile.
Rebecca Lowell stood next to Nina Sinclair and noticed that Mr. Ji kept glancing her way, even smiling at her, instantly feeling that it was arranged by President Lancaster.
Initially puzzled by the arrangements for this selection, upon seeing Mr. Ji, she immediately understood the situation.
This unintentional shortcut not only favored her path, should she succeed, but also gave her more credibility within Elysian.
President Lancaster was truly considerate towards her!
Mr. Ji simply took an extra look before gesturing with his hand, kindly saying to the group, "Please have a seat."
Rebecca Lowell sat down confidently, feeling absolutely certain that President Lancaster and Mr. Ji had reached some understanding, and as long as she performed normally, she would secure the final victory!
Once everyone was seated, Mr. Ji began, "Bertha Jewelry is a jewelry brand with nearly a century of experience, cherished by many socialites and ladies, and boasts numerous classic jewelry designs. As we enter the Veridia market seeking cooperation, our hope is to quickly expand through all channels."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Of course, in selecting our partners, we are very cautious. I hope the partner is someone who understands jewelry, understands design, and is aspirational. Next, I am going to give you a small test. I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"
Among the five from Elysian, two faces immediately went pale.
From the sound of it, it seemed like they were being tasked with jewelry design.
Apart from Nina Sinclair, the design director, and another jewelry designer besides Rebecca Lowell, they were just normal employees, at most leading a small team, certainly lacking design talent!
This was plainly a setup for elimination.
Unfortunately, the competition was this ruthless, and they could only regretfully withdraw.
Rebecca Lowell, hearing Mr. Ji say this, felt he was preemptively eliminating the others for her, allowing her to reduce several competitors and further boost her confidence.
"Of course, we are willing!" She displayed a confident smile, saying, "Mr. Ji, we can comply with your requirements."