Aurora’s current fame was akin to that of a top celebrity in the company; recently, anyone who had glanced at a phone knew her name, not to mention the people at her company. They had always found it odd how she had managed to form a connection with the chairman amidst all the controversy.
Naturally, everyone was curious, but no one dared to ask her directly about her relationship with the chairman. However, Grandpa Montgomery took the initiative to introduce her, which shocked everyone. Could it be that Aurora was actually the young Miss Montgomery? “So, you are Miss Montgomery!”
“There’s no need for that; at the company, I am just a manager. Please treat me as you would any ordinary person,” Aurora humbly said.
Grandpa Montgomery’s decision to introduce her around the company was more effective than anything else; it quelled the rumors instantly, making others feel foolish for ever thinking Aurora had an inappropriate relationship with her father. How ridiculous.
“Take Grandpa to your office,” Grandpa Montgomery suggested, his shrewd mind always at work.
After years in the business world, he knew the workplace was like a battlefield. This news would likely turn her office into a hotspot. One could only imagine what others thought when a young woman suddenly became a manager.
Grandpa Montgomery truly considered Aurora’s feelings, wanting to minimize any harm to her, and Aurora understood his intentions, so she did not stop him.
A large group marched to her office, and upon hearing that the chairman was coming, others thought it related to the incident with Aurora. Those who thrived on gossip were eager for a spectacle, but were surprised to see Aurora escorting Grandpa Montgomery inside.
“Grandpa, this is my office. It certainly can’t compare to yours, but I do like it here,” Aurora said, introducing the space. The term “Grandpa” dispelled everyone’s doubts.
Just moments ago, Scarlett had spoken ill of Aurora, and now the embarrassment was evident on her face.
“As long as you like it. You’ve always been stubborn, my girl. I wanted you to be vice president, but you insisted on being a manager. Now, with these rumors, how could I not worry?”
Although Grandpa Montgomery appeared to be speaking to Aurora, he was actually clarifying her position to everyone else.
Hearing the words “vice president,” many faces turned pale, especially the women who had spoken behind her back. Who knew she was Miss Montgomery? They had really walked into the line of fire.
“Grandpa, I’m not experienced enough to be a vice president. Let me stay as a manager for now and see what I can do. I’m still young.”
“Yes, I know you’re young. Well, if there’s nothing else, I should head home. Visit me if you’re free. It gets rather lonely,” Grandpa Montgomery said as he turned to leave.
Aurora walked him to his car. “Grandpa, thank you for clearing things up for me.”
“I know even if I hadn’t come today, you would have handled it calmly. Seeing the aura you carried into that meeting room, I was quite impressed. Aurora, you’ve done well. I was worried you might be somewhere crying about the gossip. But you were already planning your next move, just like it was nothing. You’re doing great, and I can finally rest easy.”
“Grandpa, I won’t let you down,” Aurora firmly promised. “Hmm, I’m off then.” Aurora watched as the elderly man got into the car, then returned to her office, now drawing even more attention than before.
This time, no one was gossiping about her; instead, they greeted her with great respect. This was precisely why she didn’t want her identity revealed; everyone looked at her with a hint of flattery, and Aurora felt somewhat helpless.
She returned to her office, where it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Aurora’s high heels clicked firmly on the floor as she said, “It seems I need to reintroduce myself. My name is Aurora. I just recently returned to this city. I am the president’s daughter.”
Her voice was calm, displaying no pride in her prestigious identity, unlike others who might have boasted loudly about such a background. Instead, Aurora introduced her background with a serene simplicity that nonetheless intimidated those around her.
“Um… Miss Montgomery, we are truly sorry for the misunderstanding and the things we said earlier without knowing the full story,” someone apologized, realizing that appeasing her was now the best approach.
Aurora responded indifferently, “It’s alright.”
“Thank you, Miss Manager.”
“Here, there is no Aurora, only Anne. Carry on with your work.” Aurora left for her office without further ado. She didn’t need to do anything further; the senior management would take care of clarifying matters for her.
Aurora dove back into her work, and by four o’clock, Heather had sent her a draft. “Manager, could you check if this is okay?” Heather asked, standing by. Aurora reviewed the document, “Hmm, it’s good. You don’t need to worry about the rest.”
“Yes, Manager.”
Aurora sent the document to the editor’s email, and the editor quickly called her back. “Miss, I owe you another favor. You’ve given me another explosive story. This scoop is much more real than those online posts about kissing and car dates. Thanks to those previous posts, the Montgomery Group is already trending, and now I’ll add fuel to the fire.”
“You know what to do.”
“Don’t worry, Miss, I’ll handle it well,” the editor hung up, chuckling. Aurora fiddled with the pen in her hand. With Paul gone, Ivy and Zachary had lost their last support-a situation she found amusing. In just half a day, Aurora had resolved everything, and when she walked out of her office again, she felt completely relaxed.
Julian was waiting not far away, noticing her vibrant spirit devoid of any signs of fatigue. “You have really grown up.” The recent events had stirred up a storm, yet she was like a rainbow after the rain, magnificent and at ease, radiating brilliance. She was no longer the woman who, three years ago, had thrown herself into his arms, begging for his help.
“Yes, we all have to grow up. I used to resent the heavens for making me endure so much suffering alone. Now, I blame no one. Only those who have been cleansed by storms grow strong like I am now. No matter what happens, I will never back down or give up. By constantly climbing and standing at the top as the strongest, I will not be bullied. I am now invincible; no one can bring me down!” she declared firmly.