Chapter 36
Chapter 36
Ever since becoming the CEO, Kimberly truly felt that being a CEO wasn’t an easy task. She thought the ancient emperors
should also feel the same way.
It was said that Frederick the Great back in 18th century Europe was a very diligent and hard-working emperor who only slept
four hours every day. Although he had been an emperor for only 13 years, he reviewed more than 10 million words in total.
In addition to dealing with busy government affairs, he also had to mediate the intrigue and competition within the imperial ha
rem.
After Whitney made such a scene, Kimberly deepened her understanding of the burdens that came with her role as CEO.
Kimberly didn’t like video conferences that required her to attend in person, not because she wasn’t good at dealing with
foreigners, but because of scheduling conflicts.
Today was another day of passive overtime work. It was already past nine o’clock in the evening when the video conference
ended. Sitting upright for more than an hour, Kimberly quickly stretched her muscles and bones.
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, she took in the bustling night scene. Larson Corporation was located in Dellmoor’s
central business district, surrounded by premium office buildings. The pace of work was fast, and at this hour, many of the office
buildings were still brightly lit.
However, Kimberly didn’t like working overtime unless the tasks were very demanding. Therefore, the management approach at
Larson Corporation was somewhat similar to that of certain foreign companies, as they strictly enforced the employee vacation
policy.
While enjoying the beautiful night view, she thought, “The CEO’s office at Larson Corporation is truly a great place, especially for
appreciating the nighttime scenery. It should definitely be considered a scenic spot!”
“Ms. Larson, it’s getting late. Let me take you home for a rest!” Frederick looked at Kimberly with concern, noticing the fatigue on
her face.
Hearing this, Kimberly subconsciously lifted her slender wrist and glanced at the time. Then she got up to take her bag and said
faintly, “Let’s go.”
Before entering the elevator, Kimberly said casually, “It’s not easy to be a CEO. At this hour, it’s probably just the two of us left in
the company, right?”
employees work regular office hours, five
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days a week, and it still offers competitive salaries.”
Then he added, “The new employee in the design department, Genevieve Scott, is quite different. She’s very talented and
incredibly diligent. Right now, she’s still busy working
in the office.”
Hearing this, Kimberly suddenly became
articularly interested in Genevieve. “Oh? It’s nci casy for us at Larson Corporation to find such a dedicated employee in this
relaxed environment.”
At this moment, they were walking into the elevator. Almost impulsively, Kimberly suggested, “Let’s go to the design department!”
A trace of surprise flashed in Frederick’s eyes. He didn’t expect that Kimberly would be so interested in a newcomer and even go
to greet her personally. He quickly pressed the floor button to the design department.
Kimberly and Frederick walked into the design department one after another.
Genevieve was completely engrossed in her work, scribbling on a design draft paper. She hadn’t noticed the two coming in.
However, it seemed that she wasn’t in her best state tonight. There were several crumpled design drafts on her office table. Just
as she put down her pen feeling a bit dejected, she lifted her head, and her gaze met Kimberly and Frederick.
She was taken aback and felt flustered, like a startled little rabbit. Almost reflexively, she got up quickly and called out
respectfully, “Ms. Larson.”
Seeing Genevieve like this, Kimberly seemed to see herself as before when she was innocent and kind-hearted, focusing on the
goal she had set.
Kimberly smiled warmly and talked kindly to Genevieve. “Are you Genevieve Scott?”
Only then did Genevieve realize that her desk was in a mess, and she hurriedly tidied up the crumpled design drafts.
Surprisingly, Kimberly picked up one of the crumpled drafts. While unfolding it, she asked, “What’s wrong? They’re all crumpled.
Did you lack inspiration today?”
Seeing Kimberly open her design draft, Genevieve held her breath, feeling extremely nervous. She was afraid that Kimberly
might not be satisfied with her work and would dismiss her. She knew that her educational background was quite ordinary, and
landing a job at Larson Corporation felt like a stroke of luck for her.
At this moment, all she hoped for was for her good fortune to overcome the current
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challenge she was facing yet again.
She said tremblingly, “Yes, I worked on several drafts tonight, but I’m not very satisfied. with any of them.”
Seeing her anxiety and nervousness, Kimberly patted her on the shoulder. “It’s okay. Take it easy. This is how design works.
When you lack inspiration, it can be maddening. but once inspiration strikes, everything falls into place.
“I think your design draft is quite good. It shows a strong sense of design. If you can emphasize the storytelling aspect in your
conceptualization, the results should be excellent.”
Hearing Kimberly’s words, Genevieve finally felt relieved.
She was very grateful to Kimberly for her guidance. “Got it. Thank you, Ms. Larson.”
Kimberly looked at her design draft and found it to be good on the whole. It was evident that she was someone who pursued
excellence, a quality well-suited for a designer.
A great design work only became a masterpiece through continuous refinement.
Even as a CEO, Kimberly remained a very approachable one. As she was about to leave, she reminded Genevieve, “It’s getting
late. Go home. It’s not safe for a girl at night.
“Go back and have a good night’s sleep. Who knows, you might find your inspiration.”
The scene just now made Frederick sincerely admire the Larson family. He used to be an ordinary person, too, but he had
received selfless favor.
He thought, ‘Some things can truly be passed down. How Kimberly treated Genevieve is just like
how Yandel did to me back then.
He couldn’t help but voice his curiosity, “Ms. Larson, why are you so interested in a newcomer today?”
The car was moving smoothly on the road. If Frederick wasn’t the CEO’s personal assistant, he could have been an excellent
driver.
The trees and buildings along the roadside receded into the distance, and Kimberly calmly said, “Because, in her, I see a
reflection of myself.”
After pondering for a moment, she said again, “At her age, a little encouragement can inject some vitality into an otherwise
monotonous and dull life.”
Frederick, who had been in the workplace for a long time, could certainly discern that these were her heartfelt words. It seemed
that Kimberly, who now appeared strong and
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