Chapter 44 Alice looked stunning in her impeccable outfit, exuding elegance all the way down to her $200,000 handbag. Surrounding her were several senior technical experts from Lambert Group, their gazes filled with both admiration and respect. Most of these tech leads were in their mid-thirties, and while slightly younger than some, many held a certain fondness for Alice. Alice quickly spotted Grace and greeted her with a smile.

"Grace, are you staying here as well?" The tech leads were familiar with Grace; after all, the two had clashed in a live stream before. Now, their expressions held undisguised disdain. "Do you have time to stick around, Miss Grace?

Have those thousand orders been shipped yet?" "Yeah, some people accomplish nothing, while Miss Alice here has already led million-dollar projects." "If it weren't for that live stream, I wouldn't have even known she was the Lambert family's eldest daughter." Their laughter rang out, laced with mockery. Alice stepped in, "Enough, don't speak like that.

You are all valued employees, and my sister is technically your superior." Someone scoffed, "Does she even own any shares in the company?" Alice hesitated before responding carefully, "Mom and Dad will give them to her sooner or later." "In that case, she's not our superior." More laughter followed. Turning to Grace, Alice softly reassured her, "Grace, don't take it to heart. They are all tech experts and straightforward by nature.

I hope you won't mind." In any company, senior tech leads were a source of strength. They stayed out of power struggles, but their loyalty could either make or break an executive's position. Winning them over meant securing one's foothold. At that moment, Alice had clearly established herself within their circle. Even this small agricultural project had caught the attention of these tech experts. It was evident that Alice held real authority at Lambert Group, with others following her lead.

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Grace, uninterested in these trivial matters, turned to leave. However, the tech leads were not willing to let her go easily. They were highly respected within the company, and the thought of the so-called "eldest daughter" of the Lambert family walking away without acknowledging them was unacceptable. "How dare you imply we are beneath you?" Grace paused mid-step, impatience flashing in her eyes. "A group of grown men gossiping about a young woman to feel powerful?

You are so used to being flattered at work that you have lost touch with reality. I have no conflicts with any of you, but to me, you are just a group of insecure, middle-aged men. Do I owe you my respect?" Her words landed like a slap, igniting their fury. "You? Even your father, Quentin, treats us with respect. Who do you think you are?" Grace smirked, "If my father truly treats you with such deference, how would he feel knowing you are groveling at his daughter's feet behind his back?

It might make him uncomfortable, don't you think? He hasn't even stepped down yet." Their faces turned red, then pale. The truth behind their attitude toward Alice was apparent. She was young, attractive, and well put together, triggering a mix of admiration and envy. As Grace's words hit home, Yancey walked in, his expression darkening as he had overheard everything. "I thought your words were being twisted, but I didn't expect you to spread lies about Alice in person too.

What exactly were you implying? Are you suggesting she has improper relations with these men? How despicable! She's your sister! Who slanders their own sister like this?" Grace was speechless. When had she ever insinuated Alice's involvement with them? She had only pointed out the inappropriate behavior of those men towards Alice, a vastly different matter. Yancey was adept at twisting her words, using the minimal leverage he still had over them.

Grace sighed and headed for the rear door to enter. Unfortunately, before she could step in, Yancey grabbed her arm, his anger reaching its peak. "And you let Alice go all the way south without saying a word just to wear her down with the rumors people are spreading about her? No wonder even your own little brother sided with her. How will he face the public?" Alice had only joined the Lambert family five years ago, yet Liam stood by her unconditionally now.