The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 469

After Citrine left, Monica’s expression visibly fell; the easy warmth she’d shown vanished, replaced by her familiar, businesslike composure. It was as if she’d become a completely different person from the one Citrine had drawn out just moments before.

Carlotta glanced over politely. “President Saunders, if you’d like, I can give you a tour of our company.”

With that, Carlotta moved ahead to lead the way.

Monica followed at a steady, unhurried pace.

CICI Group’s offices sprawled impressively, yet the atmosphere was surprisingly inviting. Friendly signage and encouraging reminders dotted the halls, lending the place a sense of warmth and care.

As they passed the staff recreation lounge, Monica paused, caught off guard. Inside, a group of employees lounged comfortably, chatting and laughing over cups of tea, the scene relaxed and cheerful.

She turned to Carlotta, curiosity piqued. “Aren’t they supposed to be working?”

Carlotta smiled, a hint of pride in her tone. “It’s break time right now. Our Chairwoman believes that since our work is mentally demanding, it’s important to balance effort and rest. From three-thirty to four, everyone gets a half-hour to recharge.”

Monica blinked in surprise. She’d never seen such a considerate approach from an executive before—especially not from her own sister.

“Doesn’t that impact productivity?” she asked, genuinely puzzled.

Carlotta seemed to have anticipated the question. “Not at all. Our staff are incredibly efficient and self-disciplined. If anyone ever falls behind, they’ll make up the work—even if it means staying late without the break.”

Monica had spent years at C. Corp, where the prevailing philosophy was that employees needed constant supervision and pressure. The idea of such self-motivation was foreign to her experience; she’d never seen it work in practice.

Noticing Monica’s silence, Carlotta chuckled. “I knew you’d be skeptical.”

“Come with me.”

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Each policy was designed with the employees’ well-being in mind—addressing every hardship, offering real help.

Even Monica, who prided herself on C. Corp’s generous benefits and high salaries, was floored. Compared to CICI Group, her company’s perks suddenly seemed paltry, almost perfunctory.

Carlotta spoke softly, her voice full of gratitude. “Meeting our Chairwoman changed everything for us.”

“Before I worked here, my life was a mess. Every morning, I dreaded facing my old boss’s advances, not to mention the endless overtime. I was so drained, I could barely care for my sick brother.”

“But once I joined CICI Group, the Chairwoman not only taught me so much, she paid me fairly—and even covered all my brother’s medical bills.”

Carlotta’s words lingered in the air, a silent testament to the difference true leadership can make.