Chapter 334: Chapter 334

Rose Payne saw that Shaun Jones wouldn’t accept it, knowing that he might temporarily be unable to trust her, she immediately said, "Secretary Jones, this proposal can bring at least five billion in profits to the Hawthorne Group and is crucial for their future development. As long as the Group adopts it, it will surely become the most powerful enterprise in the country, even Penson can’t compare!"

Rose felt that no man can tolerate his woman having a more successful career than himself. Seeing Paige Sterling today, Julian must be feeling uneasy.

Her proposal could let Hawthorne Group leave Penson far behind, surely Julian will take it seriously.

And as Julian’s secretary, Shaun Jones must also be aware of that.

Indeed, Rose noticed that Shaun Jones’ expression seemed to change.

Afterward, Shaun Jones took the proposal.

He was indeed interested.

Rose was delighted and pushed further, "Secretary Jones, I’m offering this proposal to the Hawthorne Group with just a small request. I hope you can relay it to Mr. Hawthorne."

Having glanced at the proposal, Shaun Jones’ expression became even stranger. As a top graduate from a prestigious university and an experienced secretary, he’s seen countless excellent proposals.

He was puzzled about what was in Rose’s mind. Her generic pyramid scheme proposal was presented as if it was groundbreaking, with the attitude that not adopting it was being blind.

Faced with such a delusional woman clinging to the Hawthorne Group, Shaun Jones felt he had to resolve this issue for President Hawthorne.

Thus, he calmly asked Rose, "Miss Payne, what’s your request?"

Rose was overjoyed, though she kept a composed businesswoman façade.

"I hope to join Hawthorne Group and take charge of this proposal, oversee its entire process, while the Group protects me. Since I’ve developed such an excellent proposal, it would cause me trouble if others found out..."

Shaun Jones said, "...anything else?"

Feeling she had Shaun’s approval, Rose was ready to make her demands.

Lowering her head slightly, she said, "Also, there might be misunderstandings between me and Mr. Hawthorne’s girlfriend, Miss Sterling. Miss Sterling seems to dislike me. To prevent unnecessary disputes, I hope Mr. Hawthorne can restrain Miss Sterling and keep her from disturbing my work."

Shaun Jones said, "..."

Where did the confidence come from thinking Paige Sterling considers her a rival?

"Additionally, I have someone else in my heart. The reason I approached Hawthorne Group is to prove myself, not because I have any thoughts about President Hawthorne, so I hope he can rationally consider our relationship and not have any other ideas about me..."

Shaun Jones was silent for a long, long time...

He finally understood why Julian called him over to deal with this, yet quietly left the scene.

Running into this kind of fool late at night, President Hawthorne probably worried he wouldn’t be able to resist killing her.

Besides, except when he’s in front of President Sterling, President Hawthorne is essentially not a person.

Indeed, the toughest job is being a single secretary like him.

Shaun Jones sighed and then looked at Rose, saying, "Miss Payne, do you need me to call a doctor from a psychiatric hospital for you?"

Rose’s expression froze, "Secretary Jones, what do you mean by this?"

Shaun Jones said, "What do you think?"

Not only did Shaun’s expression suggest disdain, but the traffic officers dealing with the case seemed equally perplexed.

Rose, however, felt nothing of it and frowned, "Secretary Jones, it’s clear you don’t want to collaborate with me?"

Shaun Jones said, "What else?"

Rose said, "Secretary Jones, do you not realize how great a loss rejecting collaboration with me will cause the Hawthorne Group? You are making decisions without authority; does Mr. Hawthorne know? I advise you to inform Mr. Hawthorne of this matter; otherwise, if Mr. Hawthorne investigates later, you won’t be able to bear the responsibility."

Perhaps it was today’s eerie rain, but Shaun felt his brain was reduced to a fool.

Only after a long moment did he recover his diminished intelligence.

"Miss Payne, may I ask what field you’ve graduated in?"

Rose said, "I studied design and haven’t graduated from college, but this doesn’t affect my talents in the slightest, does it?"

Shaun Jones said, "..."

He had already spoken very tactfully; why couldn’t Rose comprehend?

Is it necessary to explicitly say that Rose’s work is rubbish?

Offering this kind of internet-sourced pyramid scheme proposal to a massive group like Hawthorne, is it a joke? Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝕟𝕖𝕥

Even online vendors wouldn’t consider this proposal, let alone Hawthorne.

Not only was Rose pointlessly confident, but why underestimate others’ intelligence?

Moreover, to brazenly make so many demands, really...

Shaun found himself at a loss for words, finally saying, "Miss Payne, I must say, you found a great excuse for today’s stunt."

Continuing to discuss the proposal with Rose felt like communicating with deaf ears.

Rose was visibly angry, "Secretary Jones, I’ve explained, I’m genuinely not faking it; why don’t you believe me?"

Shaun Jones thought of Paige Sterling’s sharp tongue when dealing with incompetent employees.

Perhaps he should take a leaf from her book?

Thus, Shaun, as though possessed by Paige Sterling, stood upright, exuding sharpness.

"Miss Payne, one must have self-awareness. You should know your own capabilities. With such a rubbish proposal, not even ordinary third-rate factories would care for it. If you’re stupid, don’t assume everyone else is too, okay?"

Rose stared wide-eyed at the caustic Shaun Jones, ready to speak, but he quickly continued.

"Not a graduate from a prestigious university nor an excellent student of related fields, but merely a college dropout still in school; what qualifies you to join Hawthorne? Do you think Hawthorne is a place any random person can enter?"

"Without understanding basic professional terms, what makes you feel you’re talented enough to be envied, and why assume others would trouble you? Every year the talent market sees countless people with high aspirations but unfulfilled goals like you..."

"As for you and our lady...looking at you, to put it bluntly, our lady wouldn’t even spare you a glance, let alone deem you an enemy. Wanting to become an enemy of our lady, you’re not qualified. What’s more, affecting the relationship between our President and lady? A random person, who even pays attention? Miss Payne, have your parents and teachers never taught you to reflect on yourself?"

"You’re in love with someone else; that’s none of our President’s business. Our President has very high standards. He turned down more beautiful, capable, and well-connected people than you, so it’s impossible he’d fancy you. Rest assured, you’re safe; after all, not everyone is as talented as our lady, capable of captivating our President..."