“What’s going on…” Wendy stammered, her anxiety evident. “How can I admit that I’m themercial director of the Wilson Group? I was caught carrying a fake Hermes bag while out. What a disaster it would be if anyone found out!”


    Lady Wilson scoffed, “You’re missing the point! In today’s world, if you hold a prestigious position, carrying a counterfeit bag is just a minor detail; it won’t matter to others. But if youe from a humble background, the truth is you’ll still be seen as fake! The Wilson Group is currently undergoing its Phoenix moment—rising from the ashes. To the outside world, you, as themercial director, are perceived as a valuable asset. Even with a fake bag, no one will believe it’s not genuine!”


    Wendy felt defeated. “Grandma, even if you don’t recognize it, as themercial director of the Wilson Group and your granddaughter, isn’t asking for $100,000 reasonable?”


    Lady Wilson retorted, “Don’t try that with me! It’s only going to be $10,000. You want it or not?”


    Wendy was disheartened, but recalling the $10,000, she realized passing it up meant losing out entirely.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    So, with a heavy heart, she agreed, “Okay, ten thousand it is…”


    Lady Wilson straightened up and said earnestly, “Listen carefully, we must restore the Wilson Group’s former glory! We need to take it to new heights. I want you to call everyone in one by one. Bring your best energy; no hedonistic thoughts allowed! Otherwise, even if it’s my son or grandson, they’ll be out! Do you understand?”


    Christopher, Harold, and Wendy all understood that this was directed at them.


    Despite their frustrations, they dared not voice any objections. They could only nod in resignation and say together, “We understand…”


    Satisfied, Lady Wilson waved her hand, “Alright, let’s eat. I have to head to thepany this afternoon to keep working!”


    With no other option, everyone lowered their heads and ate quietly.


    At that moment, Wendy scrolled through her WeChat Moments and suddenly saw a post from ine that made her face turn red with anger.


    A wave of unease washed over her: “ine’s unting her collection of Hermes bags. I wanted to buy one, but Grandma wouldn’t let me and insisted I get a fake. If I end up with a fake Hermes and run into ine, what would I do?!”


    Her anger intensified as she pondered why such expensive items were necessary.


    “I’m young and beautiful—why can’t I be as good as ine?” she thought, feeling more aggrieved. “Grandma! Look! Even ine is using real Hermes bags; why can’t I have just one real bag?”


    Lady Wilson snatched the phone from Wendy, nced at it, and said furiously, “That ine! She’s always up to something!”


    Christopher took the phone next and noticed a picture of ine posing with her bag. He remarked coldly, “That annoying girl seems to have just gotten her leg out of a cast! I can’t wait to confront her!”


    Harold, his teeth clenched in frustration at the thought of ine, quickly chimed in, “Dad, didn’t you say you wanted to punish her? When will you do it? I’ve wanted to teach that girl a lesson for ages!”


    “Don’t worry,” Jacob replied with a snort. “She’s been stuck at home with her leg in a cast, so we’ve had to hold off. But now that her cast is off, she’ll be stumbling around soon enough. When the timees, we’ll make our move, and she’ll get what’sing to her!”<fne7e8> The source of th?s content is find?novel</fne7e8>