Chapter 267 A Shortcut

The conference room door closed behind Emily as she walked back to the open office area. Then, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her. "I've already made a promise to Mr. Warner that the final proposal will be sent to his inbox by 4:00 pm tomorrow. "Now, send me the execution details and timeline for the sections you're responsible for so I can consolidate them immediately." Her gaze swept across the room while she spoke. There was no blame or pressure, just a calm statement of fact. After the morning's "confrontation," the undercurrent of lip service and passive resistance in the office had completely stopped. Many employees who had been on the fence now looked at Emily with genuine respect and a touch of awe. So, this new director wasn't just a pretty face with connections, after all. "Yes, Ms. Sterling," came several voices from around the room. This time, they weren't just pretending to be busy—they were putting in real, all-out effort. Even the few ol