Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Ambiguity
After learning that Matthew Sullivan was released on bail, both Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan were on edge.
However, for several days, there was no news from the Grant Family, and even James Grant seemed to have vanished into thin air, so the two of them had no choice but to put Matthew Sullivan’s matters aside and focus on the company’s affairs.
"The HR department will be in place by tomorrow. We’ve hired someone with experience. The salary isn’t low, but such a person can get up to speed quickly."
At the morning meeting, Yara Reagan reported on the recent recruitment situation across the company’s departments.
Evelyn Clayton nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. How’s it going with the finance department?"
"There are already two employees in the finance department, temporarily assigned next to the design team." Yara Reagan glanced at her watch. "There’s still an hour before the finance department employees start work."
"Alright, then for now, Yara, you temporarily oversee both the finance and HR departments. Rhys Jacobs will be in charge of the publicity later, and Julia Lawrence and Old Wang need to prepare for the design team since we’re hiring new employees."
After arranging the company’s trivial matters, Evelyn Clayton began discussing new projects.
"As autumn and winter approach, we still have a lot of work. Besides liaising with Director Ford’s team for custom jewelry and clothing, Gem will also be launching its first batch of clothing. Before that, we need to design the logo and think about the main tone of the first batch of clothes. At tomorrow’s routine meeting, everyone in the design team except Old Wang needs to provide me with a proposal. Alright, meeting adjourned."
Just as a few employees were leaving the meeting room, Violet Ford arrived.
Evelyn Clayton was surprised, "Sister Violet, how come you’re here at this time?"
"I have something to discuss with you all." Violet Ford smiled faintly, looking at Yara Reagan, "Yara, do you have a moment?"
Yara Reagan was in a bit of a dilemma, "Um, the new employee is about to arrive. I need to take them to process the onboarding. You can talk to Evelyn, sis."
Violet Ford nodded with a smile.
After Yara Reagan left, Evelyn Clayton poured a cup of coffee for Violet Ford and asked with a smile, "What is it that you came in person?"
Violet Ford then took out two invitations with white covers and placed them solemnly in front of Evelyn Clayton.
Evelyn Clayton glanced at them, her expression growing a bit solemn.
"That’s right, next Wednesday is Felix Ford’s memorial birthday. I will hold a family gathering at the old house after the ancestor worship ceremony, and I hope you and Yara can attend."
Although Violet Ford said this with a gentle smile, there was a subtle heaviness and seriousness in her tone.
Instantly, Evelyn Clayton had other considerations in her mind.
It seemed that Felix Ford’s memorial birthday wasn’t just a simple ancestor worship ceremony.
As the elders often said, both weddings and funerals are good opportunities for networking. Though it may sound a bit cold, Evelyn Clayton still didn’t want to miss such a good opportunity.
She accepted the invitation with a humble tone, "Thank you for the invitation, Sister Violet. Yara and I will definitely be there on time."
"No need to be so formal. You are my partner and good friends with Franklin. It’s only right to invite you," Violet Ford chuckled lightly and then hinted, "Besides, Franklin really hopes you can come."
Evelyn Clayton was momentarily stunned, only slowly picking up on the faint and indescribable ambiguity in Violet Ford’s words and expression.
However, before Evelyn Clayton could speak, Violet Ford stood up with a smile, "Alright, nothing important, I’ll be off first. I really can’t stand sitting in the office. If there’s anything, just contact me."
Seeing Violet Ford off, Evelyn Clayton held the invitation, feeling it burning in her hand.
She wasn’t an inexperienced young girl anymore; Violet Ford’s attitude was indeed rather strange.
Watching Yara Reagan busy settling the new employee, Evelyn Clayton pinched her brow, feeling a bit of a headache.