Mavis ignored the sarcasm in Diana's words and responded earnestly, "Ms. Hayward, please rest assured, I will do my best to complete the task."
"It's the final quarter of the year. Everyone, stay focused and finish your work well to end this year on a high note."
After the meeting ended and everyone started to leave, Diana called out to Mavis, crossing her arms and feigning concern.
"Good luck. You barely passed the internship, and you need it. I believe you'll make a competent employee."
"Keep your petty tricks to yourself," Mavis replied.
She did not want to engage further with Diana and quickly walked away.
In the afternoon, Aileen assigned the tasks.
Mavis and Diana were each made team leaders for their respective assignments, each with three team members to help complete the work.
Diana's team consisted of her usual friends, while Mavis's team was made up of newcomers, just like her.
The company's task required the logistics department to procure all currently needed items, with a detailed list provided.
At first glance, the task seemed straightforward, but it involved meeting the needs of everyone in the company.
Diana immediately took the simpler part, handling the procurement of large equipment and general items for various departments. Mavis was left with the more detailed task of addressing individual departmental needs.
Staring at the screen filled with numerous names and numbers, Mavis felt overwhelmed.
She quickly gathered her team and outlined her expectations.
"We're all in this together now. Since the company trusts us with such an important task, we must not disappoint them. Please tell me what you're good at so I can assign tasks accordingly."
Each team member shared their strengths, and Mavis took note, knowing it would be helpful later.
"I didn't really have a choice back then. By the way, Esther, it's important to be cautious in the company, no matter how close you are to someone. Only share a little of what you know. That's the best way to survive here."
After the lessons she learned recently, Mavis wanted to pass on this piece of advice, likely influenced by the support she received from Aileen.
Esther nodded gratefully and went on to complete her tasks.
It was almost time to clock out when Mavis returned with Esther, bringing back some items that needed to be immediately submitted to the company.
Nathaniel stood by his office's window, watching the petite figure below efficiently directing workers as they unloaded the truck.
Suddenly, the office door was knocked on.
Nathaniel returned to his desk.
The person who entered was actually Aileen.
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