Everything Stolen, I Left to Become CEO
Back then, she was so gentle and considerate, always standing by him, always sacrificing for his sake. But now... When everyone gathered downstairs for team activities, all the SummitCore employees could tell their bosses were in a foul mood, having clearly just fought. The private group chat immediately buzzed with gossip. People started quietly discussing the messy love triangle involving the boss, his ex, and his current girlfriend—especially after hearing that "brother-in-law" speech. ... After lunch, the Stratagem Tech team gathered. They'd hired a professional team-building company. No boring lectures or drills, just fun and games.That afternoon's activity was a team coordination game. The host held a microphone, explaining the rules. "Teams of six! Each team completes tasks within a mini-app. The tasks are hidden all over the island. In four hours, the team with the most completed tasks wins. The top three teams get amazing prizes!" Before he could finish, someone shouted, "What prizes?!" Everyone laughed, but their eyes sparkled with curiosity. The host was good at building suspense. He chuckled, "All I know is the prizes are worth between ten thousand and a hundred thousand dollars. You'll find out what they are at the end!" "Wow!" At that number, everyone's eyes lit up like hungry wolves, eager to start. Even before the official start, teams had formed.Everyone instinctively avoided including the leadership. Darcy looked around. Only five people were left: herself, Jethro, Zephyr, Cindy, and Rowan. The host smiled, "That's fine. The last five can form a team." So, they were forced into a group. Each team needed a leader. Darcy looked back at the lineup behind her—the boss, his buddy, his sister, his assistant. Well, great—looks like the job's gonna fall to her, the only regular employee here. Darcy instructed them to scan into the mini-app. Looking at the countdown and task list, she stroked her chin. "The tasks are all over the island. We should split up. Two people go one way, three go the other, and meet up later." Cindy agreed, "That saves the most time. I'm in!" But who should pair up?Cindy wanted to be with Darcy. She was about to say so when Zephyr's clear, magnetic voice cut in, "I'll go with Cindy." Cindy was stunned. She glared at him. Zephyr pretended not to see, pulling her arm toward the left. That left the other three as a group. Darcy kept her eyes forward, saying nothing, heading to the right. Jethro silently followed her. Rowan instinctively started to follow his boss, but as he took a step, he caught a subtle glance from him. Rowan's heart clenched. He immediately changed direction. I should have stayed at the hotel. I shouldn't have come on this trip. The first task on the mini-app list was: "Find at least three items with the 'Stratagem Tech' logo. Take photos and upload them. Once uploaded, the task is complete."The organizers had hidden branded items all over the island. They weren't hard to find if you looked carefully. The sun was a bit harsh. Darcy shaded her eyes, scanning the area filled with trees, a coffee shop, and a dessert shop. She thought the shops might have something. "Mr. Kerr, you check the coffee shop. I'll check the dessert shop. Look for branded items." She finished speaking but got no reply. Turning, she saw only Jethro in his white casual wear, one hand in his pocket, standing behind her. The island wind whipped his clothes, making him look effortlessly elegant. No sign of Rowan! Darcy was puzzled. "Where's Mr. Kerr?" Jethro raised a brow, his tone as mild as ever. "Stomachache. He told us to go ahead." Darcy didn't question it. "Oh." She pointed to the distant coffee shop. "Then, could you check the coffee shop?" "Alright." Jethro strode toward the coffee shop.Inside, many tourists sat. Seeing a tall, exceptionally handsome man with great presence walk in, they couldn't help whispering excitedly, "Check out the guy at 2 o'clock!" Soon, the man was at their table. "Excuse me, have you seen any items with this logo?" The young woman felt a bit dizzy. "Yes!" And so, in less than a minute, Jethro had the photo he needed. Outside the dessert shop, Darcy sighed. Man, the difference between people is like night and day! Still, she also managed to snap a photo. One more to go. They walked on, searching in silence. The quiet spread between them.
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