Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 93

Natalie’s smile was as bright as the sun. “He’s the top performer in his department. Of course, he deserves a raise and a promotion. This will show everyone that hard work and ability will be rewarded here.” Those who worked hard and with dedication could change their own fate.

Luna was hesitant. “Boss, if we demote the old manager, he’s sure to fight back…”

“Fight back?” Natalie cut her off, her voice turning cold. “How? He has no leadership skills and suppresses his employees. Why would I keep a manager like that? Am I saving him for the holidays? Fire him. I don’t care what connections he has. Issue the termination notice immediately.”

“Promote Louis to general manager of the sales department. Then inform the entire department that from now on, everyone’s salary will be based on performance. Do you think anyone will follow the old manager now?”

Faced with a choice like that, the manager’s empty promises meant nothing.

Luna understood. The message was simple: attitude was more important than ability.

Natalie leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. Being the only designer was not sustainable. Sebastian’s move had caught her off guard. But there was a silver lining: the design department had been loyal to Verna. With their leader gone, they wouldn't have been committed anyway. It was better that they left. She would hire better designers.

A sly smile appeared on her face as she called Keith.

“Boss,” Keith answered cheerfully.

“Keith, have HR start recruiting designers. Post the new company benefits package I sent you. We’re casting a wide net for talent.” With an offer like that, finding designers would be easy.

Keith had seen the benefits package. He laughed. “Boss, with these perks, even I want to be a designer.”

With the design department sorted, the other departments quickly stabilized. After clearing out the dead wood, Natalie was left with a team she felt was competent. In a single day, the company had been completely reshaped. Finally, she could have some peace.

Natalie left work in high spirits. She hadn't asked Matthew to come by today; the office had been in chaos, and her proposal wasn’t ready. She was determined to do this right. She needed to present Matthew with a solid plan to earn his respect, not just rely on their acquaintance. She was in the business of making women feel beautiful, and she wouldn't cut corners.

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When Sebastian learned about Keith’s recruitment drive, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes. Instead of forcing Natalie to come to him, he had ended up taking on her company's rejects.

When Verna and the designers she had brought with her saw Q&N Collective’s offer, they felt like they had been played for fools. The designers who had followed her were stunned by the benefits they had given up, but it was too late to regret it now.