Their venture into Hualand was still in its infancy, but they were already making waves. With Evelyn on the ground, Lilah knew she'd be in her crosshairs.

Lilah's voice was firm. "Got it. Thanks for the heads-up."

"Seriously, tread carefully around Evelyn. That lady has a wicked streak a mile wide!" Shirley's voice had an edge, her distaste—and possibly a touch of apprehension-for Evelyn apparent.

Lilah gave a thoughtful nod, absorbing the warning.

Post-call, Lilah delved into her stack of managerial tomes and business strategies, mapping out Aurora Jewelers' ascent. Besides, her sights were set on the floundering Phillips Group. With Matthew at its helm, it was drifting into choppy waters, and she intended to steer it back to calm seas.

But hurdles lay ahead. Her grandfather's attorney, a crucial key to her inheriting the Phillips Group, had vanished. Locating him was paramount to securing the group.

As she was engulfed in her tasks, hours whizzed past. It was deep into the night when she finally turned in. Around seven, she got up and headed to Aurora Jewelers’ premises. Skipping her usual stop at the design wing, she made her way to the CEO's office.

Gone were traces of Joseph. The expansive room now bathed in sunlight, punctuated with touches of verdant decor. Seated, she kicked off her day's first meeting.

The senior executives, upon seeing Lilah, appeared nonchalant.

Joseph's exit left a vacancy, and now, at the helm stood a young woman. Sure, she had a flair for design, but did that translate to leadership? Eyebrows were raised in skepticism.

Undeterred by the simmering doubt, Lilah took the floor, painting her vision for Aurora Jewelers.

"In the two years since we Launched in Hualand, we haven't quite hit our stride. One contributing factor is our design team's previous laid-back approach. During my time as design director, I rallied for more event participation, aiming to light a fire under our creatives.

I also believe in introducing incentive programs to fuel that drive.

Then there's the issue of our almost invisible retail footprint.

Smaller brands are out-advertising us, and our store presence is far from impressive. My proposal: bring in a brand ambassador and increase our store count. We need to make some noise in the market."

Lilah's concise strategy stirred the room. The atmosphere shifted from skepticism to respect; the tide was turning in her favor.

A voice piped up with concern, “But extensive advertising will strain our budget."

Lilah responded firmly, "We need to invest wisely in advertising. I have a potential brand ambassador in mind. I'm handing this over to you. I'm counting on a comprehensive plan by tomorrow."

After diving into pressing matters, Lilah touched upon other initiatives. The meeting wrapped up swiftly within thirty minutes.

"I aim to keep our sessions short and relevant. Expect all our gatherings to follow this pattern. I trust everyone to put their best foot forward for our company. Know that your hard work will be recognized," Lilah concluded.

In the past, meetings meandered, sometimes stretching over two hours, often over trivialities. It was draining for everyone. Lilah's approach was a breath of fresh air; her drive and efficiency stirred a newfound zeal in her team.

"Understood, we'll do our best."

After wrapping up the meeting, everyone dived back into their tasks.

Lilah's assistant, trailing behind her, couldn't resist complimenting her. "You're a marvel at managing time, Miss Phillips."