Revenge Wears My Ring novel Chapter 199

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As the report concluded, applause broke out across the conference room.

A smile of relief tinged with pride spread across Mr. Wallace’s face. Instead of sitting down right away, he turned toward Serena, who had been quietly listening in the corner.

“Thank you all for your recognition,” Mr. Wallace said, his voice louder now, brimming with genuine admiration. “I’d like to take a moment to formally introduce someone. This proposal wasn’t crafted by our existing marketing team.” He angled his body slightly, gesturing in Serena’s direction. “Its central concept, structure, and detailed execution plan were all independently conceived and led by our newest intern—Serena.”

A chorus of surprised murmurs swept through the room, quickly followed by even more enthusiastic applause.

Every eye in the room turned to Serena.

Most had assumed she was just another pretty face—no one expected her to be the mastermind behind such an impressive proposal. The realization was jarring, and the contrast left many stunned.

Under the weight of so many astonished, even skeptical stares, Serena rose to her feet. She wore a modest yet poised smile, bowing her head slightly. Her voice still carried that deliberate foreign accent, but now there was an unmistakable confidence and composure.

“Thank you, Mr. Wallace, and thank you, everyone, for your applause. I’m new here and still learning, just hoping to contribute a few ideas to the team. There’s so much I have yet to learn from all of you.”

Her words were humble, her posture deferential, but deep in her eyes was a flash of pride and cutting sharpness, aimed squarely at Gwyneth at the head of the table. For a fleeting moment, Serena’s gaze met Gwyneth’s with a subtle, almost imperceptible challenge.

With her results, Serena had delivered a resounding slap in Gwyneth’s face, establishing herself in front of upper management as a capable, returning professional—not some nepotistic figurehead coasting on her father’s reputation.

The applause continued, and the executives now looked at Serena with new appreciation, reassessing her with genuine interest.

Winston might not have been present, but his daughter had just played a brilliant hand, turning the tables in a matter of moments.

At the head of the table, Gwyneth sat perfectly composed, her expression as implacable as ever. She refrained from clapping, showing neither surprise nor admiration. Instead, she waited for the applause to subside, then calmly turned her gaze from Serena’s polished, seemingly humble face to Mr. Wallace.

“There are certainly some bright ideas and innovations in this proposal,” Gwyneth said, offering a measured, objective acknowledgment that made the smiles on Mr. Wallace and Serena’s faces deepen.