Love Comes To Me
Chapter 155: It's just a matter of having a few good looks

With a smile on his face, Solomon didn't deny that Eloise Thompson was his mummy, instead the little man said with a proud look on his face, "Yeah! That's my mummy." Eloise Thompson smiled and didn't say anything.

Solomon said hello to Eloise Thompson and followed the teacher into the class.

Looking at his back, Eloise Thompson was in a trance for a moment, how wonderful it would have been if Solomon had been the child she had given birth to back then!

Thought Eloise Thompson, surprised by her own thought, a helpless smile pulled at the corners of her mouth, how could Solomon be the child she had had in the first place, how could the Rogers family be so rich that they could hire a surrogate to have a child.

For a moment, Eloise Thompson began to wonder a little more about who Solomon's mother was.

She didn't think too much of it, though, and proceeded to head from school to the office.

...

At the morning meeting, Layla Davidson reprimanded the staff of the department in front of the crowd.

"Catherine Greaves, you don't think about how long it's been since you received this project and you still can't come up with a satisfactory proposal and SR has already offered to terminate the cooperation."

Layla Davidson's voice echoed with anger in the office, it was a project with an American company, but almost a month had passed, not only was there no progress on the project, early this morning, we also received the news that the other party wanted to terminate the cooperation, Layla Davidson could not not be angry!

"Do you have any idea how much we will lose if this project is interrupted, with the manpower and resources we invested some time ago?"

Catherine Greaves, the employee who had been reprimanded, stood up and spoke slightly apologetically, "Manager Layla, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do it either, I've been trying to work it out, but the other person is difficult and keeps making it difficult, I'm doing my best."

"People are giving you a hard time for no reason whatsoever, it must be because your project is not up to scratch, can't you find the problem from your side? I've already heard the other side say that your project has been rejected several times."

Catherine Greaves, her eyes downcast, spoke up, "I know I'm wrong, Manager Layla, please give me one last chance, I'll find a way to get this done as soon as possible."

Catherine Greaves knew that Layla Davidson had reprimanded her to her face because she wanted someone else to take over the project.

Looking at Layla Davidson, she continued to speak, "Manager Layla, just give me one last chance! No matter what, I'll get this project done."

Catherine Greaves pleaded mournfully, but Layla Davidson was no longer allowed to, announcing outright in front of the crowd, "Now let Eloise Thompson take over this project and make sure you take it down."

Layla Davidson is not taking sides with Eloise Thompson or anything, the project couldn't be delayed any longer and letting Catherine Greaves take over would only cost the company money, so it had to be replaced and Eloise Thompson didn't have any other projects on her plate at the moment.

Eloise Thompson froze, only to feel as if Catherine Greaves wanted to kill her with the look she was giving her, but it was Layla Davidson's order and she couldn't refuse, so she nodded. "Yes, Manager Layla, I'll do my best."

"Hmm." Layla Davidson responded, then spoke again, "The client is in New York, USA recently, so it may be necessary for you to make a personal run." "Good." Eloise Thompson was fine with that.

Next Layla Davidson adjourned the meeting straight away, but Catherine Greaves was undeterred and stayed to continue begging Layla Davidson.

"Manager Layla, just give me one more chance! You can trust me, I can really take this project."

Gritting her teeth, Catherine Greaves, a senior employee of the company, was transferred from headquarters by Layla Davidson when JS Creative Company was first created.

How could she be happy when her position in the company was so much higher than anyone else's, and now she was handing over a project to someone else, a newcomer to the company, Eloise Thompson?

When Layla Davidson didn't say anything, Catherine Greaves continued to speak up and pleaded, "Manager Layla, do you think it's really possible for Eloise Thompson to take this project? Even I can't do it, how can she, besides I know all about the project now and I will do better."

At that, Layla Davidson looked up at Catherine Greaves.

"Catherine Greaves, what makes you think she can't take this project? Think about it, how long have you been with the company? How many projects have you taken and how many projects has she taken, the Rogers Group's little prince's birthday party, the Chumley Group, and the work with Paige Coldwell, which aren't big projects, these clients, even more tricky clients than this one, why did she take it?"

Catherine Greaves, momentarily speechless, spoke up reluctantly, "That was just her luck... Manager Layla."

With all the delays because of this project in America, she couldn't afford to work on other projects!

Catherine Greaves tried to open her mouth to continue her request, but Layla Davidson was getting impatient.

"All right, go back and reflect and reflect, and this matter is settled."

Layla Davidson spoke with a hint of gloom in her tone. Seeing this, Catherine Greaves wanted to say something else, but left reluctantly for fear of upsetting Layla Davidson.

...

Outside the office, Eloise Thompson is already in Catherine Greaves' place waiting for this handover of information about the project.

Catherine Greaves came out and as soon as she saw Eloise Thompson, her face, which had been dejected, took on a more sombre look as she opened her mouth to taunt, "Eloise Thompson, you're smug now aren't you?" Catherine Greaves thinks she is the most capable and talented employee in the company, but now that Eloise Thompson has stolen all the limelight, she can't help but be angry that she has been robbed of her own project. Eloise Thompson frowned slightly and spoke faintly, "No."

But the gesture was even more offensive to Catherine Greaves.

"It's just a guy who came in through the back door, and the previous projects, I don't know what means he used to take them down, and I don't know what to be proud of."

How could anyone possibly hear the meaning in that statement. The clear implication is that Eloise Thompson's previous projects were won by improper means, like seducing clients or something ....

Eloise Thompson is well liked in the company and someone immediately spoke up in defence: "Catherine Greaves, you can't say that! Eloise works hard and works late every time she gets a project, and she's not trying to steal your project! It's Manager Layla's arrangement."

"Yes! Eloise's ability is obvious to everyone, we're all colleagues, so cut the crap!"

Those around her echoed the sentiment, and Catherine Greaves' gaze sank.

"Am I being ridiculous? I saw her having dinner with a client from the Chumley Group the other day, when the project was over, so why are you still seeing him, Eloise Thompson? It's just a hook-up! I don't see what she's capable of, she's just a good looking girl."