Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 449

After Ron finished, Noreen stepped back to the podium. "I am confident that with Mr. Archer joining our team, Centribo will reach unprecedented heights."

The news spread like wildfire, and soon, the full story emerged. Noreen hadn't just hired Ron; she had offered him a full partnership in Centribo, the chip-focused subsidiary.

"A brilliant move," Padgett commented to Henry. "His last partnership ended over issues of compensation and recognition. This isn't just about money; it's about giving him a sense of ownership and value." As a government official, Padgett was a student of human nature. "Shared profit is the foundation of any strong alliance, but true loyalty is secured by acknowledging a person's worth. Noreen diagnosed the problem and offered the perfect cure."

He clapped Henry on the shoulder. "You should take a page from her book. The most effective leaders understand that winning hearts and minds is the ultimate strategy. You never really stood a chance."

…

Outside a hospital room, two night-shift nurses were arguing in hushed tones.

"You go."

"No, you go. It's your turn."

"Rock, paper, scissors? Loser has to deal with her."

"Fine."

The loser sighed dramatically. "Why am I so unlucky?"

"Just get it over with," the other said sympathetically. "You know how she is. Worse than a queen. Thinks her money makes her better than everyone else. I'm a nurse, not her personal servant." She continued to mutter under her breath as she prepared a tray of medication.

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