The Noble Son-In-Law Denial Of Inheritance!

Chapter 10:

"Alright, everyone, pause your work for a moment." Leighton said sternly to all the senior managers in the office.

All the senior managers, seated, immediately stood up, their eyes focusing on Leighton.

Leighton announced seriously: "I hereby officially declare that from now on, the company's jewelry design team will be led by the newly appointed chief design officer. Dulcie Miller will be fully in charge of the design team, please get acquainted."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the senior managers present were shocked and incredulous, staring at Dulcie.

"What? Chief Design Officer? What qualifications does she have?" Upon hearing Chairman Joe's announcement, Jena was terrified, her face full of shock, and she immediately questioned.

This news struck her like lightning, exploding in her head.

For years, she had been the deputy director of the design department, but in reality, she was the one steering the jewelry design team! Does this mean that in the company, she now has to work under Dulcie's direction?

Leighton looked at Jena with a cold gaze: "Are you questioning my decision?"

Jena met Leighton's gaze, feeling a mix of indignation and humiliation. She intended to retort, but reason made her suppress her anger.

Before Leighton's arrival at Miller House Corporation, who would dare speak to her in such a tone?

"Chairman Joe, I think this decision is too hasty, just appointing a design director like that?" Dante expressed his dissatisfaction: "Dulcie was just a minor employee in the marketing department, with no experience in this area. The jewelry design team is crucial for product development and the corporation’s business chain. Considering Dulcie's background and experience, she's not qualified for the design director position. Such a decision could lead to dissatisfaction among the company's employees."

Dante spoke clearly and convincingly, but Leighton just smiled: "Do you think I'm asking for your opinion?"

“I….”

Leighton looked at Dante: "Dulcie's design draft has passed my review because she is capable enough to take on the role of design director. Deputy General Manager Dante Charlie, if you think my decision is a mistake, you can propose it to the board of directors and then have the board members vote on it. I'm curious to see how much influence you really have."

Leighton spoke bluntly, showing no courtesy. Dante’s face showed extreme dissatisfaction as he tried to suppress his anger.

Dante was the young master of the Charlie family, the future heir of the Charlies in Elysian Echo City. He had never been so belittled before. The Miller family might fear Leighton, but he certainly wasn’t afraid.

If General Manager Magnus of the James Family Incorporation’s Elysian Echo branch was present, he would have shown utmost respect. But Leighton was just a secretary to Magnus, and he thought he could handle him.

Moreover, his main assets were in the Charlie family. Even if he lost all his shares in Miller House Corporation and got kicked out by the board, it would only be a minor financial loss. Dante thought so to himself.

"Chairman Joe, my questioning is, of course, for the company's development. I'm not opposing you." Dante Charlie said calmly, subtly showing his lack of support for Leighton's decision.

Leighton Joe sneered and then slowly announced: "It's okay to have different opinions. I also want to declare another important matter."

"I've decided that the company's expanding business will focus on investing in developing unique jewelry styles. We need to collect a large number of jewelry design drafts. Currently, Dulcie's self-designed 'King World' has solidified this project. This billion-dollar luxury jewelry project will be fully managed by Dulcie, who just joined the company as the interim design director."

Leighton spoke very seriously: "Additionally, the corporation must also promote the latest foreign gemstone jewelry that will be displayed at the exhibition in half a month. During this period, anyone in the department can research and create new jewelry projects, and there will be competition among each other. Whoever’s work wins first place at this exhibition will become the official design director of the company."

"So." Leighton continued, looking at Jena Miller and her husband with a smile that was not quite a smile: "if you are dissatisfied with my decision, you can also use your own skills to contest it."

"A billion-dollar class gemstone jewelry project?"

"Isn't it a waste to hand over such an innovative research project to a newcomer like Dulcie?"

"Shh, she’s now the acting design director of the company…"

Leighton's announcement caused a stir, leaving the management department in disbelief, their faces showing a variety of expressions, whispering among themselves.

They all envied Dulcie for landing such a huge project, but outwardly, no one dared to openly challenge Chairman Joe's decision like Dante did.

"An international gemstone jewelry exhibition?" Jena's face twitched slightly, exchanging a look with Dante.

"Chairman Joe, I have no objections. But the design director you value might not have the capability to handle this." Dante spoke up.

Jena also displayed a very confident demeanor: "Chairman Joe, I will also research this gemstone jewelry project and personally design products to participate in the exhibition. When the international exhibition starts, you will see who is truly the best jewelry designer in the company."

Leighton smiled cryptically, showing no particular reaction, and casually said: "Everyone, please return to your work."

After speaking, he turned and went back to his office.

Dulcie clenched her fists silently, thinking if Chairman Joe had given her such an opportunity, she must grasp it firmly. She absolutely could not lose to Jena in this upcoming gemstone jewelry exhibition.

"Oh, Dulcie, don't think just because Chairman Joe praised you that you can soar to the skies." Jena sneered: "You'll fall hard, daring to expose your mediocre skills in front of everyone, turning yourself into a laughingstock. I will show you what real professionalism is."

"Don't think you can take my place. You're just a temporary design director; the design department of the company is not yours to rule." Jena said coldly, clearly very confident in her own design skills.

How could someone like Dulcie, who has never had any experience in designing gemstone jewelry, compare to her?

"I will definitely not lose to you." Dulcie bit her lip and declared.

"We'll see about that." Jena scoffed.

Dante also sneered: "Don't bother with those two frogs in the well. Look at their poor state. They probably haven't even seen what real gemstones look like, let alone design billion-dollar class gemstone jewelry. Ha ha, don't make us laugh."

Speaking of which, Dante's cold gaze fixed on Theophilus, threateningly saying: "Moreover, Theophilus, you dare ignore my previous words. I will teach you a lesson you'll never forget!"

Theophilus disregarded Dante, turning away to leave with Dulcie.

"Just a nobody who doesn’t know his place!" Dante watched Theophilus's departing figure, his face darkening.

In the corridor, Theophilus, noticing Dulcie’s somewhat melancholic expression, advised her: "Don't overthink, just focus on completing your work."

Dulcie nodded seriously, and they both entered the elevator to descend from the X-Peak skyscraper.

Back home.

The Millers had already received the good news over the phone and, after celebrating, Mrs. Ariel rolled up her sleeves to prepare a meal in anticipation of their return.