Steven let out a soft chuckle; amusement danced on the faces of those around.

"Lilah, you might not realize, but you're a bit green on this," he explained. “Ever wonder why Xavier Jewelers didn't opt for the First Mall? Well, it's no cakewalk to get in there. All those slots are booked up, and the rent is through the roof-way beyond most companies‘ our brand isn't a household budgets. Plus, exactly name; they might not even want us there."

The other top executives couldn't contain their laughter, sharing whispers among themselves. "Can you believe she wasn't in the know?"

"Is that the case? Well, in my view, you should always aim for the finest," Lilah remarked, her expression unmoved; she then unveiled her laptop and swiveled it toward the group.

On her screen, an email caught everyone's attention.

The First Mall reaching out to them out of the blue?

It left everyone in stunned disbelief.

"This... this can't be real," Steven stuttered in astonishment.

Lilah shut her laptop without giving them a second glance. "To make a real difference, you have to dream big; staying put won't get you anywhere."

The faces of the senior executives shifted, and Steven's particularly seemed like he'd swallowed a lemon, the bitterness evident.

What Steven had hesitated to even dream of, she had done. Now, everyone looked at Lilah with undisguised admiration. No one tried to counter her for the rest of that meeting.

Days flew by, and as summer's Last golden rays faded, various brands buzzed with excitement for their fresh launches. It was the onset of a competition between Xavier Jewelers and Aurora Jewelers in Hualand, and one could cut the tension with a knife.

With new designs unveiled and plans laid out, Lilah, seeing her team's dedication, planned a surprise. She set up a trip to the well-known Pine Resort; the announcement of which sent waves of happiness throughout the team. The news made their day. The thrill of the upcoming trip was evident in their chatter.

As the trip dawned, everyone met at the company's front steps, hopped onto a bus, and began their journey to the resort.

Throughout the drive, the sounds of conversations and laughter filled the air.

“Miss Phillips is the best; Joseph never took us anywhere this grand."

"Remember when he said he'd take us somewhere special? And we were stuck near that stinky stream."

Everyone was in high spirits, buzzing with anticipation for the trip.

Pine Resort, nestled halfway up a mountain, boasted its reputation as one of the grandest resorts in Eleywood. It stretched over various mountain peaks, each reflecting diverse architectural marvels. And depending on their intricacies, accommodations ranged from first to third class. Lilah had picked the top-tier for her team.

But the mood shifted as they reached the resort. No sooner had Lilah descended from the bus, another pulled in. From it stepped a familiar face, heading straight for the resort's manager.

Evelyn!

Lilah observed the conversation between Evelyn and the manager. From the manager's uncomfortable start to a surprised middle, and then to a pleased conclusion, the exchange was intriguing.

The manager, looking somewhat embarrassed, approached Lilah. "Ms.

Phillips, my apologies, but our first-class section is fully occupied.